Quick Commerce & Betting Ads: Cyprus-based Parimatch ads on Zepto’s quick-commerce app are now under scrutiny by India’s Directorate of Enforcement, testing whether platforms can dodge responsibility by blaming ad agencies—especially under new betting-ad rules. AI for Cyprus Infrastructure: NVIDIA executives say AI can help Cyprus tackle traffic, water and climate resilience, while local energy innovators pitch tech that could cut bills. Energy Storage Pilot: BaroMar’s underwater compressed-air storage (UW-CAES) is set for testing at PROTEAS Research Centre, aiming for major long-duration savings and more renewable use. Electricity & Nuclear Debate: Cyprus’ energy future is also in focus, with renewed discussion of small modular reactors alongside renewables. Water Update: Reservoirs are much better than last year—dams at 42.4% capacity vs 21.2%—but officials warn it’s not a full recovery. Construction Costs: Cyprus building materials costs are up sharply, driven by energy prices and geopolitical pressures. Connectivity for Maritime: Cyprus-headquartered Tototheo Global partners with Eutelsat to expand OneWeb LEO connectivity for maritime, enterprise and government across Greece and Cyprus. Cyber Supply Chain: npm attacks include a Rust-based information stealer and a self-spreading worm variant, targeting developer secrets. EU Pay Transparency: EU countries face a June 7 deadline to implement pay transparency rules, with many still lagging. Culture & Heritage: Greece returns 48 rare artifacts to Cyprus to strengthen heritage protection and fight illicit trafficking.