Airlines & Middle East Impact: Wizz Air says its annual profit collapsed after a €50m hit tied to the Iran war and route cancellations, while it also flags uncertainty ahead as the Strait of Hormuz situation keeps disrupting travel. Real Estate & Urban Planning: Limassol’s investment focus is shifting back toward the city centre, driven by rental demand, infrastructure and “urban living” appeal, while developers stress the need for strategic planning to keep projects aligned with real needs. Food Safety & Retail Logistics: Cyprus health services want stricter hygiene checks on food delivered by platform couriers, citing dirty or damaged transport boxes and noting legal hurdles in inspecting self-employed riders. Energy & Shipping: Cyprus-based Robin Energy shares jumped on heightened Strait of Hormuz tensions, with LPG shipping demand seen as a direct beneficiary of any supply-route risk premium. EU Policy for Industry: The EU Commission unveiled its first strategies for islands and coastal communities, and EU co-legislators agreed ETS2 market-stability changes to support households and smooth carbon-price swings. Maritime & Defence Geopolitics: Turkey warned France-Cyprus defence cooperation could threaten northern Cyprus, as lawmakers also push the U.S. to oppose Turkey’s “Blue Homeland” maritime doctrine. Construction & Infrastructure: Cyprus construction costs remain under pressure, while EU moves to streamline defence procurement aim to speed investment and reduce delays for industry.