Black Sea Grain Pressure: Grain prices jumped as Black Sea disruptions, constrained river transport and severe weather tightened supply routes; record-low Danube levels in Romania are limiting barge loads to Constanța, while strikes have diverted Ukrainian cargo away from Odesa. Drought Impacts on Nature & Food: Europe’s summer drought is hitting rivers and fish hard, with reports of mass die-offs risk in Danube side channels and major losses for fish farms across Romania and the region. Danube Works vs Nuclear Safety: The European Commission says a WWF CEE complaint over hydrotechnical works on the Danube’s Bala branch remains open, with the dispute linked to maintaining safe conditions for the Cernavodă NPP during low-water periods. Invasive Species Watch: Japanese shrimp are spreading in the Danube Delta area (including Lake Razelm), displacing crayfish and raising concerns for other freshwater species. Local Recycling Push: A Romanian company, ABS 2000, opened a glass recycling plant in Romania, adding to the country’s growing recycling capacity. Energy & Water Stress: A report highlights how water scarcity is increasingly shaping infrastructure plans, including data centres, as drought and restrictions raise costs and environmental risks.