EU-Moldova Summit: Brussels is hosting the second EU-Moldova summit, with leaders set to review Moldova’s reform progress and push deeper integration on security, energy, and rule-of-law issues, alongside new research cooperation and possible Growth Plan funding. Energy Accession Progress: Moldova says it has completed 61% of its EU energy chapter commitments (79 of 130 measures), including gas security and emergency oil stock rules, plus expanding residential energy-efficiency programs. Transport & Connectivity: The transport ministry says SAFE-funded highway contracts are moving fast, with 6 of 9 signed and the rest expected soon, while a Moldova-Romania delegation met ThPA S.A. to boost regional logistics and rail/cross-border links. Healthcare Digitalization: Moldova’s electronic health record push continues, with CNAM officials describing how existing health IT systems will feed into a more integrated patient record. Education Leave Rules: The labour minister says the new annual leave calculation (working days) won’t reduce leave pay or total time off—just changes how weekends are counted. Politics & Party Moves: Socialist MP Olga Cebotari resigns from PSRM’s political executive committee after its expansion, while reintegration officials say external partners are open to supporting Nistru-area reintegration. Agriculture & Food Prices: Analysts warn vegetable oil and biodiesel demand are reshaping markets, and reports note Moldova’s pork prices are at their lowest level since 2016. World Cup Spotlight: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Spain draw heroics keep dominating headlines, including updates on his mother finally getting to attend after visa issues.