Tourism Pressure: Cyprus hotels say August is running about 10% behind, with operators leaning on last-minute demand and discounts as Middle East-linked uncertainty still weighs on bookings. Hotel Licensing Crunch: Only 141 of 728 hotels hold operating licences, and hoteliers warn that procedural and institutional hurdles must be fixed before the 2027 deadline to avoid “serious consequences.” Shipping & Energy Security: Eight maritime bodies, including the Cypriot-linked International Chamber of Shipping, urge the UN/IMO to block compulsory Hormuz tolls, warning they threaten freedom of navigation and supply-chain stability. Jobs Watch: Registered unemployment in Cyprus rose 5.8% in July to 11,728, though seasonality (education and public administration) explains much of the monthly jump. Industry Output: Cyprus industrial turnover rose 3.5% in May, led by manufacturing, with notable strength in machinery repair/installation and wood products. Banking & Growth: Eurobank reports higher first-half profitability, citing Cyprus as a core growth market and highlighting merger synergies. Labour Market Risk From AI: A World Bank report flags higher AI job displacement exposure in high-income economies, raising questions for future workforce planning. Agriculture Dispute: Livestock breeders block veterinary services in Nicosia over delayed foot-and-mouth compensation, despite a new €6.35m support package approved by cabinet. Online Shopping Costs: Cyprus Customs collected nearly €2m in July from the new €3-per-item duty charge on low-value non-EU purchases. Aviation Maintenance: Cyprus Airways extends its heavy maintenance partnership with Bird Aviation for C-checks and scheduled work at Larnaca facilities.