Maritime & Shipping Risk: India told ship owners not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after attacks, as Cyprus-flagged incidents keep raising crew-safety and compliance questions. Port & Logistics Education: DP World Limassol backed Tepak’s Excellence Awards with a €1,000 donation, continuing its internship and research partnership to build local logistics talent. Energy Connectivity: Cyprus and Lebanon, with the World Bank, agreed to start a preliminary feasibility study on connecting their electricity grids to boost regional energy security. Carbon Policy Pressure: Ten EU countries including Cyprus urged Brussels to reconsider ETS2 carbon pricing on transport and heating fuels, warning of added household costs. Power Storage Pipeline: Cyprus expects several hundred megawatts of grid-connected electricity storage by end-2027, with TSOC contracts already in motion. Tourism Regulation: Stek renewed calls to overhaul Cyprus’ short-term rental rules after an Audit Office report flagged weak supervision and enforcement of online platforms. Energy Efficiency Gap: Eurostat data show 28% of Cypriots live in homes with improved energy performance, but the upgrade gap is stark between poorer and better-off households. Renewables Deal Watch: Cyprus-linked maritime and energy coverage also highlights major solar-plus-storage momentum abroad, underscoring the global push for firm clean power.