EU Agriculture Support: Cyprus approved a €1.5m EU-funded emergency aid package for farmers hit by higher diesel and fertiliser costs, with applications opening in November and payments capped per beneficiary. Energy Storage Push: Cyprus Institute president Stavros Malas says diesel and natural gas can’t be the long-term answer, urging sustainable energy storage alongside renewables as Deputy Minister Nikodemos Damianou visits the PROTEAS research facility. Sovereign Credit Boost: S&P upgraded Cyprus’ long-term credit rating to A for the first time since the 2011 crisis, citing stronger fiscal revenues, services exports and foreign direct investment. Digital ID Deadlines: EU Digital Identity Wallet deadlines are colliding with uneven readiness; Cyprus is bidding on a €9.8m upgrade to its public service app to prepare for EUDI Wallet integration. Maritime & Fisheries Policy: The EU proposes doubling minimum fisheries funding to €4bn, while Cyprus’ shipping sector continues to be shaped by broader EU rules and cooperation moves. Public Order in the Buffer Zone: The UN warned hunters that hunting in Cyprus’ buffer zone is strictly prohibited and will be reported for prosecution. Infrastructure & Planning: The new Central Prison will be built in Agios Sozomenos instead of Mathiatis, after cost and timeline assessments. Local Economy Signals: Cyprus’ short-term outlook returned to marginal growth in August, with domestic indicators offsetting weaker external conditions.