IOC vs EU sports funding: Nine EU states, including Romania, urged Brussels to stop financing bodies that re-admitted Russian and Belarusian athletes; the IOC says its move to provisionally lift the ROC suspension is limited and tied to removing occupied-territory regional bodies. Black Sea energy links: Transelectrica says the Romania–Georgia Black Sea submarine cable is in technical preparation after a memorandum with Georgia’s GSE, aiming to strengthen EU electricity integration and security. Romania–Serbia hydropower cooperation: PM Ilie Bolojan and Serbian energy minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic signed an MoU on information exchange for Djerdap 3, with Serbia starting conceptual and technical documentation this year. SMR dispute: Romania’s energy ministry rejected Nuclearelectrica’s push to reassess the SMR strategy, keeping the Doicești path tied to meeting final investment decision conditions. Ukraine summit line: Romania’s Nicușor Dan joined leaders signing the Kyiv Declaration, with air defense and pressure on Russia front and center; Serbia stayed out. Bucharest earthquake risk: The Guardian reports 207 illegal tourist rentals in seismically vulnerable RS1 buildings, with listings still live on Airbnb and Booking.com. WorkinRomania platform: A draft government decision sets rules for a new digital recruitment and visa workflow for foreign workers via WorkinRomania.gov.ro. ETS reform pressure: Ten EU countries including Romania want ETS rules softened, seeking longer timelines for emissions cuts.