Energy & Costs: Energocom warns that high electricity acquisition costs during peak hours will “inevitably” push tariffs up, urging households to cut use between 18:00–23:00 as Moldova faces limited external supply. Power Infrastructure: Storm damage to the 330 kV Bălți–Dnestrovsk line won’t hit final consumers, but repairs may take over a week as Moldelectrica replaces damaged pylons. EU Integration & Business Climate: Parliament will return for an extraordinary session starting Aug 24 to pass laws needed by Sept 1 to unlock the next EU negotiation clusters. Tax & Housing: The government is pushing fiscal changes for 2027, including a property tax that could reach 1% of cadastral value from 2027, while PM Tofan argues housing should be built around 800 euros/sqm (not 3,000) by boosting supply and competition. Diaspora & Digital Services: Diaspora Days saw PM Tofan and officials stress investment and jobs, while remote citizen identification testing starts in October with full rollout in 2027. Trade & Energy Security: Transgaz and Argent LNG signed an MoU to explore a stake aimed at bringing US LNG via the Vertical Gas Corridor. Logistics & Investment: Mărculești Airport is set to be folded into Chișinău Airport and positioned for cargo, with investors showing interest. Local Governance: Over 450 town halls chose voluntary amalgamation and will receive investment funds.