U.S. Open Spotlight: The 2026 U.S. Open kicks off in New York with a wide-open women’s draw, led by top-ranked Jessica Pegula facing Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Arthur Ashe, while Sofia Kenin meets Venus Williams in a clash of former champions. Orthodox Church & Romanian Roots: The Patriarchate of Constantinople canonized six Athonite ascetics, including four elders of Romanian origin, adding new names to the Church calendar. Romania–Moldova Cultural-Political Ties: Romania’s ambassador to Chisinau, Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, says Moldova’s EU path is “priority number 0” and stresses people-to-people connections behind concrete projects. City Life in Bucharest: Bucharest City Hall announces major road closures around the “Great National Dictation” and Evgheni Doga events, with public transport rerouted. Sports & Community Pride: Rapid Bucharest is set for the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Shanghai Final after the field was completed, while Danube Ultra Cycling Tour begins in Vidin with a 700-km route promoting cycling tourism. Exhibition in Constanța: “Her: The Queen and the Sea” highlights Queen Marie’s heart relic in a silver box, on view at the Casino through September 20.