Drug Safety & Digital Reporting: Moldova launched the “STOP-DROG” anonymous app, letting citizens report drug sales, concealment or consumption online in about a minute—no account, no personal data, and reports automatically go to the nearest patrol team. Education & Youth Retention: Nearly 95% of young teachers placed in schools and kindergartens between 2021–2026 stayed in education (2,083 of 2,195), with especially high retention for the 2025 cohort. EU Integration at Local Level: Moldova’s Deputy PM stressed that EU progress must show up locally—better services, faster digitalization, and stronger capacity to use EU funds. Culture & Ireland Connection: The National Library discussed an exhibition on Irish journalist Michael Davitt and a Dracula-themed film event with Ireland’s ambassador. Transnistria Indoctrination: Reports say separatist authorities keep militarizing children via “Suvorov” and cadet programs, while schools in the region start weeks with separatist flags and anthems. Gagauzia Language Support: The state plans a 300,000 lei one-time allowance for teachers who go to Gagauzian schools to teach in Romanian. Patriotic Arts in Parliament: Over 500 artists performed “I Sing, Homeland and Nation” under “Unity through Culture,” with the Moldovan National Youth Orchestra. World Map Debate: The UN’s new “Equal Earth” map to better reflect Africa’s size draws mixed reactions, including Moldova’s abstention.