Energy Infrastructure: Cyprus’ Energy Minister Michael Damianos says the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) must stay the backbone of the energy transition, stressing network investments, storage and reliable conventional generation for security of supply. Wildfire Tech & Preparedness: TechIsland’s €2m Wildfire Initiative is now a long-term programme, and it has rolled out tools like SafeIsland CY, a free app for wildfire reporting and alerts, plus Geosfire, a satellite + machine-learning system for 24/7 fire detection. Community Response: TechIsland says it has closed funding gaps to deliver 45 community fire engines, while 45 more communities will receive small engines free via TechIsland’s €450k contribution. Space Biology: Cyprus researchers report genes affected by microgravity, aiming to help protect astronauts and speed up space-health research via an online database. Digital Policy: Cyprus is pushing closer cooperation on AI and cybersecurity, aligning with the EU AI Act and standards work. Consumer Tech: Cyprus’ digital TV switch-off deadline is set for Oct 10, 2026—rescan now or buy a CE-marked decoder. EU Regulation Watch: The EU fined Google €890m under the Digital Markets Act, a reminder for Cyprus businesses and consumers about platform fairness. Payments: Cyprus leads the euro area in card and instant payment adoption, with non-cash transactions up to 174m and €148bn value in H2 2025. Geopolitics/Energy: Turkey issued NAVTEX for Oruc Reis seismic surveys tied to a planned gas pipeline to occupied Cyprus waters.