Heat Safety in Moldova: Chisinau and districts set up 18 special heat tents after 2,447 people sought help on June 29; responders warn today’s heatwave could hit about 41°C in the south and 37°C in Chisinau, with advice to avoid sun 11:00–18:00 and stay hydrated. Healthcare Cooperation: Moldova’s health ministry met partners including Belgium’s ENABEL and UZ Leuven to expand healthcare resilience, prevention, and training links. EU Accession Momentum (Environment): The EU green-lit negotiations on the Environment chapter/cluster, with officials stressing cleaner, healthier outcomes and support for water and climate-related investments. Medicine Costs & VAT: President Maia Sandu said VAT on medicines should not rise without a compensation mechanism, and that the tax reform draft needs more careful review. Budget Pressure: Moldova’s state budget deficit climbed to about 7.7 billion lei by May, driven by faster spending growth and weaker foreign grants. Road Safety During Heat: Heavy trucks over 12 tons face daytime restrictions on national roads from June 28–July 1, with medical and perishable-goods exemptions. Digital Services for Business: Over 78% of business services are now digitized, with 425 services available online.