Public Safety Tech: Cyprus Civil Defence has rolled out a new national Public Warning System using Cell Broadcast, powered by GCC and Intersec, with geo-targeted alerts now deployed across all four mobile operators. Climate Governance: On World Environment Day, Cyprus was urged to strengthen climate governance as the eastern Mediterranean faces rising temperatures, drought, biodiversity loss and more intense wildfires. AI & Research Infrastructure: Cyprus’ upgraded national supercomputer is set to go live this month at the Cyprus Institute, with NVIDIA support, aiming to expand AI, big data and simulation capacity for researchers, universities and businesses. Energy Efficiency: A European Commission Joint Research Centre report highlights Cyprus’ heavy cooling needs (cooling degree days far above the EU average) and the potential gains from heat pumps over diesel/gas boilers. Digital Economy & Skills: CITEA says Cyprus’ ICT workforce is highly educated (96.4% with tertiary degrees) while also flagging a gender gap in tech roles. Cyber/Connectivity for Maritime: Eutelsat’s LEO services will be delivered to maritime customers worldwide via Tototheo, including Greece and Cyprus. Tech Events in Cyprus: iFX EXPO International launches iFX Hack 2026, a 24-hour trading & fintech hackathon powered by AWS, hosted at the University of Limassol on 13–14 June. EU Policy Watch: EU cohesion ministers meet in Nicosia under Cyprus’ EU presidency, with a focus on island regions and the upcoming EU Strategy for Islands. Maritime Risk: Posidonia 2026 spotlights seafarer safety and decarbonisation, while separate coverage warns shipping risks are increasingly “hybrid,” including cyber threats and drone attacks.