AI Safety & Security: Anthropic says it disrupted misuse of Claude between Dec 2025 and Aug 2026, including attempts tied to scams, cyber operations, surveillance, influence campaigns, and especially biological weapons research—warning that it can be hard to tell legitimate science from harmful intent. Public Health & Access: A new UNICEF–Moldova cooperation plan (2026–2027) aims to make the justice system more child-friendly, with stronger protection for child victims and witnesses, more alternatives to detention, and expanded Barnahus-style services and restorative approaches. Energy Costs & Health Stress: An Ipsos/Sécours populaire survey finds energy and fuel bills are pushing many Europeans to cut essentials like food and healthcare; Moldova is among the countries reporting the biggest sacrifices. Local Governance & Reintegration: Chisinau says the old “5+2” format can’t work now and is pushing direct talks with Tiraspol in a “1+1” approach, focusing on gradual economic, educational, and legal rapprochement. Health & Risk in Moldova: Moldova police detained a 49-year-old Azerbaijani suspect over alleged information-gathering for Russia’s FSB, including military targets in Moldova and the US.