Cyprus–Kazakhstan Tech & Cyber Deals: President Nikos Christodoulides’ first official visit to Kazakhstan produced five cooperation agreements covering higher education, culture, digital technologies, cybersecurity, e-government and business ties, with embassies opening in Astana and Nicosia. AI for Local Problems: NVIDIA executives say AI could help Cyprus tackle traffic, water and climate resilience, positioning the island as a fast-moving testbed for digital and green upgrades. Energy Bills & Storage: A Cyprus pilot for underwater compressed air energy storage (UW-CAES) is set to test a system BaroMar says could cut electricity costs and boost renewable use, with completion targeted for November. Heating vs Cooling Reality: A European Commission JRC study highlights that Cyprus households use energy mainly for cooling (about 70% of household energy), with heat pumps offering major potential savings. Water Security Push: Larnaca launched a water-saving drive aiming for residents to cut daily use by 26 liters by September as reservoirs recover but drought risk remains. EU Pay Transparency Deadline Miss: Cyprus is among EU states failing to meet the 7 June pay transparency rules, raising pressure for faster national implementation. Ancient Cyprus Discovery: Archaeologists uncovered a major Late Roman defensive wall at ancient Amathous, adding detail to how the acropolis was fortified. Energy Oversight Debate: ESMA and CySEC leaders discussed stronger EU supervision, investor protection and the role of smaller markets like Cyprus in the new capital markets architecture.