Energy Costs & Protests: Moldova’s energy regulator ANRE approved higher natural gas tariffs for households, lifting the price to 26.14 lei per cubic metre (with VAT) and also set a major heating tariff jump for Termoelectrica, as opposition parties and Mayor Ion Ceban protested outside ANRE, arguing the PAS government is pushing costs onto citizens. Hydrology Watch: The Prut River situation is worsening too, with the Environment Ministry cutting releases from the Costești–Stânca reservoir to protect dwindling reserves amid severe hydrological conditions. EU Accession Roadmaps: The EU is preparing phased accession roadmaps for Moldova, Ukraine, Montenegro and Albania, with indicative timelines and reform steps—aimed at speeding up progress for the most advanced candidates. Business & Investment Push: Moldova Business Week 2026 opened in Chișinău, with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan urging investors to “win through speed, agility and trust,” while EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said reforms are making Moldova a more predictable “European success story.” Capital Market Move: Moldova International Exchange (BIMx) began admitting brokers and issuers, paving the way for first listings by end-2026. Security & Airspace: Moldova reported another airspace incursion over Transnistria, while officials continue tracking drone-related incidents. Diplomacy & Community: Moldova’s foreign ministry highlighted consular services for 868 citizens in Canada via the “Embassy Comes Closer to You” program, and President Maia Sandu awarded Poland’s outgoing ambassador the “Order of Honor.”