Diplomatic Appointments: Moldova’s Foreign Policy Committee approved two new ambassador nominations: Inga Ionesii to India and Sergiu Gurduza to Portugal, both with long diplomatic and public-service track records. EU Accession & Democracy: Moldova was highlighted as a resilience example at a Council of Europe meeting in Strasbourg, while EU leaders debate how to protect voting rights and rule-of-law safeguards as enlargement accelerates—Moldova is among the countries in the spotlight. Regional Security: Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine signed a joint declaration to step up cooperation against cross-border crime, including drugs, arms smuggling, illegal migration, and contraband. Border & Local Life: Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu marked the 34th anniversary of the Border Police, and Bulgaria’s ambassador met Taraclia’s newly elected mayor to discuss investment and cooperation. Energy & Schools: Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu inspected the Vulcănești–Chișinău transmission line, with the June 30 deadline unchanged, and World Bank-backed upgrades equipped a central Moldova school with interactive IT tools. Culture & Policy: Moldova is withdrawing from a CIS publishing agreement, saying it no longer fits national interests and European integration priorities. Sports & Culture: Moldovan wines won 66 medals at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026, and Armenia drew 1-1 with Moldova in a friendly.