AI Strategy: AmCham Cyprus convened a roundtable with the Chief Scientist to move the national AI strategy from vision to a practical framework, stressing stakeholder buy-in across business, government, academia and civil society. Higher Education: The education ministry outlined a push to strengthen Cyprus’s research role, expand English-language programmes and align growth with housing, quality assurance and labour-market needs. Energy Storage: Energy Minister Michalis Damianos says Cyprus is targeting several hundred megawatts of storage by end-2027 to boost renewables integration and system adequacy. Digital Safety: UK regulator Ofcom opened a child-safety investigation into TikTok’s age verification, focusing on whether its age-inference approach is effective enough. Maritime Skills & Tech: Safe Bulkers launched €100,000 in scholarships (10 awards) for maritime-related degrees, including AI and cyber security. Climate & Health: A Cyprus Institute-led study links climate change to worsening desert dust episodes over Europe, with measurable impacts on mortality and child respiratory admissions. Tourism Watch: June arrivals dipped 1.7% year-on-year, with the decline moderating after a tougher spring. Cyber/Finance Fraud: Dutch police disrupted an international investment fraud network allegedly running call centres across multiple countries, including Cyprus, with proceeds claimed at over €100m per month. Broadcast Transition: Cyprus is considering subsidies after the DVB-T2 switch left thousands without signal, with temporary fixes and retuning guidance already in place.