Maritime Policy: Cyprus used a London visit to the IMO to underline its role in sustainable, competitive shipping and safe navigation, with Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis stressing the island’s major registry and push to strengthen its international presence. Energy & LNG Economics: A new look at LNG for Cyprus argues the real question isn’t the headline LNG price, but the full delivered cost to EAC and PEC once financing, terminal operations, regasification and logistics are included—raising doubts over whether Vasiliko can meet its original goals. Telecom Infrastructure: Cyta signed to acquire and expand the RedMax Data Centre in Latsia, targeting phased upgrades and early-2027 commercial operation, positioning it as the largest privately owned data centre in Cyprus. Hospitality & Tourism Industry: Pasyxe elected Yiannos Pantazis as its new president as the hotel association marks its 90th anniversary and launches a digital platform to improve sector decision-making. Shipping Security Shock: US-Iran tensions spiked again after strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices jumping and the ceasefire under fresh strain—directly relevant to the region’s trade and logistics flows. Local Business & Payments: FXBO partnered with LetKnow Pay so broker clients can accept crypto payments with fiat settlement options and fraud controls. Fashion Tech: Cypriot founder Nicole Georgiou launched i spy in London, a fashion-tech visual search app aimed at helping users discover, save and shop outfits seen online.