National Awards Commission: Moldova’s Government approved the 2026 commission that will pick nominees and winners across science, culture, art, sports and social work, chaired by Culture Minister Dan Suruceanu and including leaders from education, health, the Academy of Sciences and major universities. Disaster Preparedness: The Cabinet approved Moldova’s National Program for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026–2030, focusing on spatial risk maps, upgraded forecasting and early-warning systems, better meteorological and hydrological monitoring, and prevention work like wetland restoration and drought-adapted farming. Strategic Investment Rules: A draft new Investment Law would align Moldova with EU standards, simplify procedures via a single Investment Agency contact, and create a special regime for strategic projects (25m+ euros for land facilities; 50m+ for investment agreements). Cybersecurity Benchmark: A global National Cyber Security Index ranks Albania #1, while noting surprising gaps among major economies and highlighting cybersecurity readiness as a national priority. TB Vaccine Breakthrough: The TB vaccine pipeline is accelerating, with the M72/AS01E candidate in phase 3 (20,000 participants) and manufacturing capacity secured for potential rollout. CIVITAS Mobility Network: Chisinau joined the CIVITAS European mobility network to share know-how on cleaner, safer and smarter urban transport. Drone Incident & Air Defense Debate: Moldova recalled its ambassador to Russia after a drone crash near Crocmaz; former Defense Minister Anatol Şalaru argues Moldova must rethink security policy, including limits of current missile defense and the need for stronger air defense capabilities. Heat & Drought Pressure: Europe’s heatwave and drought are worsening water levels, disrupting shipping and energy, and exposing how climate stress hits infrastructure fast.