Digital Payments Infrastructure: Europe’s payments shift from “convenience” to core financial infrastructure as new rules like PSD3 and the EU Instant Payments framework move toward finalisation. Sports Tourism & Accessibility: Strovolos and Nicosia push accessible sports tourism via SPORTS4ALL, upgrading the Glafcos Clerides Municipal Sports Centre with digital apps and VR experiences. Startup Reality Check: EIC Summit adviser Ana Barjasic says founders should validate real customer demand and willingness to pay before chasing investors. AI Power for Data Centers: US regulators back faster grid connections for large energy users to meet surging AI data-center demand. Surveillance Exports Watch: HRW accuses Bulgaria of licensing spyware exports to repression-linked destinations, spotlighting EU control gaps. Limassol Zoo Decision: Limassol’s council voted to keep the zoo operating while future proposals for a biodiversity centre are drafted. EV Adoption Barriers: Cyprus EV growth lags despite solar home charging; financing costs and weak incentives are flagged as key blockers. Cyprus in the Digital Economy: DCO chief backs Cyprus’ expanding digital ecosystem, citing partnerships and the DFDI Cyprus initiative. Fintech/Trading Oversight: FTC lawsuit alleges a Ukraine IT firm used Cyprus and Delaware shells to run deceptive subscription schemes. Energy Planning: A call for Cyprus to build an integrated long-term energy plan balancing security, affordability, competitiveness, decarbonisation and water needs.