National Fathers’ Day: Moldova marks the holiday for the second time, with the Labour Ministry highlighting new ways for fathers to share childcare and family responsibilities. Soviet Occupation Remembrance: Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu marks 86 years since the 1940 Soviet occupation of Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina, stressing deportations, famine and fear. UNESCO & Media Literacy: Moldova’s foreign ministry meets UNESCO to push a 12-month project aimed at strengthening media literacy and protecting the information space from disinformation. EU Integration Milestone: Moldova marks 12 years since signing the EU Association Agreement, with the EU delegation pointing to market access, reforms and community projects. Heatwave Watch: A record-breaking European heatwave is spreading east, with Moldova included in top-level alerts and heavy-vehicle traffic restrictions set for June 28–July 1 to protect roads. Parliament Transparency: Promo-LEX says Parliament continues to violate transparency rules in decision-making, including rushed document handling. Local Funding for Cities: URBACT Accelerator opens new European funding opportunities for Moldovan municipalities, offering grants up to €40,000 and EU mentoring. Social Sector Pay Rise: Moldova plans an average 22% pay increase for social sector workers, with bonuses tied to performance.