Cyprus–EU Shipping Green Rules: Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy agreed to coordinate positions on EU ETS and the IMO Net-Zero Framework, pushing for “realistic, globally applicable and cost effective” measures developed with industry input. Maritime Risk in the Gulf: Iran’s PGSA expanded its Hormuz non-compliance blacklist and warned insurers, P&I clubs and classification societies to stop servicing listed vessels, raising pressure across shipping finance. Energy & Infrastructure: France is taking a bigger role in the Great Sea Interconnector (Greece–Cyprus–Israel), including seabed survey oversight, as Turkey continues to object. Mining Restart: Cyprium began acid commissioning at its Nifty Copper Complex in Australia, moving toward first copper cathode in Q4. Housing Supply: Cyprus plans 4,100+ new homes over three years via incentives and built-to-rent, with faster licensing cited as a key driver. Banking & Homes: A Cypriot MEP urged banks to better protect vulnerable borrowers’ main residences, especially where borrowers have repaid a substantial share. Food & Pharma Quality: Remedica recalls multiple batches of medicines after out-of-specification results; separate EU data shows agricultural output prices down while input costs rise. Local Industry & Community: EKO will invest €3m over three years to support Cyprus mountain communities. Business & Tech: Mastercard says AI agents could handle more routine shopping and payments by 2030. Security & Crime: Police in Limassol detained Israeli and Palestinian couples over a ketamine trafficking case.