Energy & Water Emergency: Moldova’s parliament approved a 60-day nationwide state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors starting Sept. 26, aimed at keeping electricity, gas and heating running, managing low Dniester/Prut flows, and protecting vulnerable consumers; the National Crisis Management Commission can speed up procurement, adjust district heating operations, and temporarily restrict energy use. Energy Market Pressure: Energocom is pushing another tariff jump as the cold season nears, while authorities also approved CNMC measures to prioritize power for hospitals and critical infrastructure and manage fuel logistics. EU-Linked Digital & Identity Moves: Moldova plans a new national facial image registry for law enforcement searches and is introducing a new passport model from Oct. 15 with 100+ security features. Investment Pitch Abroad: PM Vasile Tofan told U.S. audiences Moldova can be an export and trade hub and discussed AI pilots in public services with ServiceNow, alongside talks with U.S. investors on energy and infrastructure. Diplomatic/Regional Business Links: Moldova’s PM met Croatia and Slovenia on the EU path and investment cooperation, while Japan-backed funding will deliver an ultrasound machine to Balti Clinical Hospital. Politics & Courts: Prosecutors sought harsher charges against former President Igor Dodon in the “Kuliok” case.