Energy Infrastructure: Moldova’s energy ministry says a faulty current transformer at the Chisinau substation will delay commercial commissioning of the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line; the equipment is being repaired in Spain and the contractor may face penalties. Gas & Bills: PM Alexandru Ursu argues Moldova can’t buy “cheap gas” due to storage limits and regional constraints, while ANRE’s new tariff hike (about +41%) keeps political heat on energy costs and the euro exchange-rate used in pricing. Emergency Fuel Rules: Parliament is set to consider a draft law creating ANRE-approved rules for storing emergency petroleum reserves, including separate accounting and monitoring. EU Path & Deadlines: A week of EU-accession pressure continues, with reform milestones due by Sept. 1 and more objectives in October, alongside renewed calls for predictable policy. Grain Trade: The government plans a temporary import licensing regime for cereals until Oct. 31 to protect local producers, even as officials warn it could raise input costs for milling, baking and livestock. Business & Investment: Moldova IT Park residents (BPO firms) pressed for regulation that keeps up with new models, while the government promised stability for the MITP tax regime. Security & Airspace: Another Shahed-type drone entered Moldovan airspace early Saturday and left minutes later; separately, SIS and military intelligence say Cobasna’s depot risk has been exaggerated, with about 14,000 tonnes of ammunition estimated. Aviation & Arbitration: FlyOne Airlines has filed for international arbitration against Moldova over an investment dispute tied to national security concerns. Agriculture & Markets: Potato prices in Moldova are low and expected to soften further as supply rises, but drought may later push prices up.