Schengen Tech Upgrade: Cyprus is set to scrap the current passport control scanners at Larnaca and Paphos airports and replace them with fully automated ABC biometric gates by the end of the year, with categories of travellers to be reviewed ahead of the abolition of internal border controls. AI & Finance Regulation: A weekly finance roundup highlights the growing use of AI agents in trading and the unanswered question of who is liable when autonomous systems cause losses, as regulators and brokers debate responsibilities. Cyprus Startup Push: Plug and Play Cyprus has launched its first cohort of 10 startups, aiming to connect local innovators to international markets and investment as Cyprus climbs in global startup ecosystem rankings. Digital Payments & Customer Service: Call Centre Cyprus (Infocredit Group & EPS Group) announces a strategic partnership to expand contact centre and customer experience services across Cyprus and Greece. Connectivity Investment: BMIT Technologies will acquire long-term capacity rights on the Arsinoe submarine cable system linking Egypt, Cyprus and France, marking its first investment outside Malta. Tech Jobs: Bank of Cyprus is recruiting for next-generation technology, cybersecurity and digital transformation roles across multiple engineering and product areas. Cybersecurity Policy Watch: A U.S. memo-backed push would allow private-sector hackers to target cyber-enabled transnational crime groups, raising new governance questions. Local Tech Economy: Limassol IT distributor ASBISc Enterprises reports estimated July 2026 revenues of about $531m, up 89% year-on-year, driven by demand for AI infrastructure and servers.