Black Sea Security: Romania scrambled F-16s to destroy an explosive naval drone near the Neptun Deep gas project, as the EU warned of a “hybrid-war campaign” and pushed drone-defence capacity. Nuclear Cooling Stress: Bulgaria will cut output at Kozloduy after record-low Danube levels, joining Romania and Hungary in drought-hit nuclear operations. Gas Market Politics: Moldova’s? No—Greece moved to curb “energy tourists” by flagging repeat unpaid power-bill customers and freezing supplier switching after three arrears notices. Nord Stream Fallout: Poland’s Tusk said Germany should target the pipeline builders, not suspects, as a Ukrainian national detained in Croatia faces extradition. Oil & Markets: European stocks drifted toward a weekly fall as bond yields stayed elevated and Strait of Hormuz tensions lifted Brent near $95. Drought Shock: Switzerland’s exceptional drought is drying rivers and lakes, with knock-on risks for navigation and cooling-dependent power. Energy Transition in Industry: Heineken UK is installing a heat-pump-based low-carbon heat network at its Manchester brewery to cut gas use. EU Funding: The EU pledged €143m to Malawi across agriculture, energy efficiency, education and skills.