Energy & Water Alert: Energocom says Moldova’s power needs are covered, but Romania’s 30-day energy alert tied to low Danube flows could trigger price swings; it urges households to cut electricity use between 18:00–23:00. Dniester Monitoring: Moldova and Ukraine will keep direct, permanent contact to manage reduced Dniester flow and protect water supply, with 24/7 monitoring of the Novodnistrovsk reservoir and Chisinau intake. EU Path & Governance: Shadow reporting on media freedom highlights ongoing structural problems like ownership concentration and political pressure, while Moldova also moves to regulate investment funds and align more laws with EU standards. Transnistria Pressure: Former PM Anatol Șalaru argues companies using Moldovan authorizations must pay taxes in Chisinau, warning that extra local demands could push firms to relocate. Local Politics Clash: Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban rejects xenophobia accusations over dormitory housing for foreign workers; Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu also criticizes City Hall over water use during a crisis. Security Cooperation: The U.S. and Moldova plan closer joint action against fraudulent call centers and cybercrime networks. Economy Snapshot: Reuters-linked data shows eurozone growth at 0.4% in Q2, while Moldova expects weak but positive GDP growth around 0.7% for the quarter.