Cyprus–Syria Connectivity: UNIFI Communications, STE and CYTA signed the UGARIT 2 deal for a new 240km submarine cable linking Cyprus (Pentaskhinos) to Tartous, aiming to boost Syria’s international bandwidth with an initial 31 Tbps capacity. Crypto Leadership in Limassol: Revolut’s Cyprus crypto arm has a new chief executive, Georgios Vasiliou, replacing Costas Michael, as the entity operates under CySEC’s MiCA authorisation. Shipping Competitiveness: Cyprus renewed efforts to attract shipowners to its flag, citing EU status, tax stability and a growing registry that has expanded 23% in gross tonnage since Sept 2023. AI for Tourism Strategy: Cyprus is pushing an AI-driven “Smart Tourism” direction toward 2032, with emphasis on human judgement and trust. Nicosia Heritage Work: Restoration continues on the Venetian walls, with Podocataro Bastion conservation expected to finish by November 2026. Public Health & Regulation: The UK FCDO updated travel advice warning that fertility treatment in northern Cyprus carries risks due to different clinic regulation standards. Local Agriculture Plan: Cyprus’ €109.3m strategy to transform the primary sector (2024–2029) targets higher GDP contribution and new jobs through sustainability-focused actions. UAP Monitoring in Europe: Brussels acknowledged UAP reporting can be handled via existing EU aviation-safety systems, while internal correspondence points to improving space-object detection. Wildlife & Climate Baselines: A long-running study in Florida is using reptiles and amphibians to track ecosystem change ahead of nearby housing development.