Energy & Grid Security: Cyprus’ energy minister says night-time power cuts during the heatwave were linked to generator failures at EAC, while supply is stable in daytime thanks to conventional and solar generation; he points to 120MW of storage coming in Jan 2027 as the fix for next summer’s peak demand. Renewables Outlook: Eurostat data shows renewables hit 26.2% of EU gross final energy consumption in 2025 (up from 25.2% in 2024), with renewables at 49.9% of EU electricity use—still short of the 2030 42.5% target. Oil & Gas Strategy: Energy Minister Michalis Damianos told an Economist forum Cyprus aims to become a reliable energy exporter, with first gas exports expected via Egypt’s liquefaction facilities and electricity interconnections with Greece and Israel to unlock solar-driven exports. Environment & Planning: Terra Cypria alleges construction continues at Trozena inside Natura 2000 despite missing environmental and planning permits, after a site visit and repeated requests for information. Defense Industry Move: Cyprus is set to build defense equipment locally via a joint venture between M Technologies and Heutris under the EU SAFE programme, starting with military vehicle production. EU Digital Regulation: Only one Cypriot MEP voted against reinstating EU “chat control” rules (CSAR), extending platform scanning obligations until April 2028. Cyber & Fraud Awareness: A Cyprus-focused op-ed warns that replying to scam texts can confirm active numbers and fuel more smishing attempts.