Foot-and-mouth update: Cyprus Veterinary Association says the FMD situation is stabilising, with no new positive cases; samples from Limassol and the latest from Nicosia tested negative, and an island-wide surveillance campaign is set to start while vaccinations continue to finish by late August/early September. Local safety: A new road in Strovolos (Argyroupoleos Avenue) is flagged as a fall risk because it sits up to 2.5m above nearby backyards with no protective barrier; Public Works says a metal barrier is being installed and may review noise protection. Tech & identity: Cyprus is preparing a pilot of new biometric ID documents from Veridos at the end of June, with full rollout expected by end-August 2026. Smart cities: Paralimni–Deryneia begins installing smart parking sensors under “Smart Cyprus” to show real-time availability. Agri-tech matchmaking: Keve launches a June push to connect agri-food and agri-tech firms to the NEXTCHAIN platform for cross-border partnerships. Food prices: Cyprus Consumer Protection Service reports further May increases in key grocery items, while some fresh produce fell month-on-month. Security & drones: RAF 9 Squadron at Akrotiri has integrated APKWS “drone killer” capability, and other Eurofighter operators show interest. Missing person: Larnaca police continue searches for a missing Bangladeshi student, now treated as a kidnapping case with alleged ransom demands.