Public Finance: Moldova’s parliament approved a 2026 budget revision in first reading, setting aside 560 million lei for one-time allowances of up to 4,000 lei for public sector employees earning up to 20,000 lei a month. EU & Accession Talks: Deputy PM for European integration Cristina Gherasimov joined an informal EU General Affairs Council meeting in Dublin, while Lithuania urged Moldova to open remaining accession negotiation clusters and finish by Jan 1, 2027. Transnistria & Security: Russia plans to open 15 polling stations in Transnistria for the State Duma; Moldova’s reintegration deputy says this undermines Moscow’s credibility as a mediator, and the foreign ministry has protested. Trade & Food Supply: Parliament approved a provisional licensing regime for grain and oilseed imports until Oct 31, drawing criticism from MPs and farmers who warn of dumping pressure and possible export bottlenecks. Economy & Markets: Moldova’s new Moldova International Stock Exchange (with Bucharest’s BVB holding 26.7%) received an unlimited-term operator licence. Education: The Education 2030 program was published in the Official Journal, outlining 13 billion lei in investment for 2026–2030. Health & Society: Chisinau’s Holy Trinity Hospital marked 50 years, with Mayor Ion Ceban attending in a wheelchair after surgery. Public Safety: PM Vasile Tofan said electronic monitoring bracelets need fixes after failed tenders and announced investigations following a domestic violence tragedy.