School Infrastructure: Etek is pushing for better long-term planning after an Audit Office report found prefabricated classrooms used for over a decade, warning temporary fixes have become permanent and calling for proper assessments and new facilities. Mediterranean Research: Cyprus University of Technology joins an international “living lab” at the Mar Menor to study coastal pressures and test sustainable management ideas for the wider Mediterranean. Digital Euro: The ECB selected 36 payment providers for the digital euro pilot, starting in late 2027 for a 12-month test to validate operations and refine the user experience. Online Child Safety: The European Commission is moving toward tighter social media rules, recommending age-appropriate restrictions with a minimum access approach for minors under 13. AI at Enterprise Scale: Kyndryl launched AI orchestration to coordinate AI agents across supply chains, commerce, finance, IT and customer service—aimed at large-scale deployment in regions including Cyprus. Cyprus Housing Costs: A property developers’ association says planning and permitting delays can add about €60,000 to a new apartment’s price, shifting the burden onto buyers. Construction Sector: Oseok condemned illegal contractor practices and flagged a serious worker shortage threatening projects and compliance. Maritime Incident: A Cyprus-flagged container ship, GFS Galaxy, was disabled in the Strait of Hormuz; Oman rescued most crew while one Indian seafarer remains missing. Limassol Skills Funding: Anad paid €11.7m to Limassol businesses for training and employment support, with participation strong across multi-company programmes. Healthcare Care Quality: A patient advocate says Cyprus thalassaemia care stands among the world’s best, highlighting fresh blood handling and haemoglobin thresholds.