Moldova-Romania Reset: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan made his first official trip to Bucharest, meeting President Nicușor Dan and Romania’s parliament leaders as both sides pushed EU integration, resilience, and new transport links like the Ungheni bridge and A8 works. EU Accession Push: EU ambassador Iwona Piórko says Moldova is the fastest progress-maker among candidate states and expects all negotiation clusters to open after summer. Bavaria Boost: President Maia Sandu met Bavaria’s Markus Söder in Chisinau, highlighting German support for security, institutions, and the economy, with no “shortcuts” on EU reforms. Turkey Defense Deal: Chisinau and Ankara expanded defense cooperation, focusing on defense industry, technologies, and trade. Local Governance Deadline: Sandu urged localities to finish voluntary mayoralty amalgamation by Aug. 31 or face normative amalgamation. Energy & Prices: ANRE set new fuel maximums (gasoline AI-95 at 30.77 lei; diesel at 32.54 lei) amid Danube low water and regional supply pressures; gas supply claims tied to Turkish Stream were challenged by regulators and experts. Justice & Courts: Parliament advanced rules requiring Transnistrian gas suppliers to build strategic reserves; Moldova also reported strong interest in filling judge and prosecutor vacancies. Sports: Moldova’s U17 wrestler Margarita Lisita won bronze at the World Championships in Baku.