Nuclear & Water Security: Romania shut down its last working Cernavodă reactor after record-low Danube levels threatened cooling water, leaving the country temporarily without nuclear generation and triggering emergency power measures. Public Health & Care Access: Moldova’s Ministry of Health announced competitive selection processes for leadership roles at six medical facilities, alongside planned changes in psychiatric hospitals in Chisinau, Bălți, and Orhei. Teachers’ Pay & Budget Pressure: Teachers protested in Chisinau demanding higher salaries, but Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said the budget can’t cover the September 1 raise—public sector pay increases are now set for January 1, 2027. Investment & Investor Protection: Moldova is negotiating reciprocal guarantees with Sweden to protect investors from discrimination and expropriation, with dispute resolution via arbitration, and the agreement would end upon EU accession. Moldova–Turkey Partnership: Tofan met Turkish lawmakers to expand investment ties and support Gagauzia, noting Turkish-backed projects—about 90%—are concentrated there. Disability Services Upgrade: Moldova plans to improve the disability determination process, including revising criteria and digitizing Medical Form 088/e to reduce paperwork and speed assessments. Environment & Health Risks: Reports say the Rîbnița Metallurgical Plant’s restart has brought back air pollution complaints and health problems for residents. Sports & Wellness: Moldovan para-judokas won four medals at the European Para-Judo Championships in Heidelberg.