Energy Efficiency & Homes: A European Commission JRC study says heating and cooling drive ~70% of household energy use in Cyprus, with cooling dominating; it estimates heat-pump upgrades could sharply cut energy use and CO₂, while many homes still rely on oil or gas boilers. Water Security: Larnaca launched “Larnaca -26” to push residents to save 26 litres per person daily by September as drought pressure continues; officials link even modest demand cuts to protecting reservoir levels. Construction Costs: Cyprus construction materials prices rose 10% in two months and 35% over five years, with iron, aluminium and steel among the biggest drivers. Shipping & Industry: More Greek-owned ships are registering under the Cyprus flag, with officials pointing to faster processing and a size-based tax approach. Tourism & Travel Risk: The US downgraded Cyprus from “Reconsider Travel” to Level 1, while keeping an armed-conflict warning tied to past disruptions. Archaeology & Heritage: Work on the new Cyprus Archaeological Museum is facing about a 13-month delay, with revised delivery targets now pointing to late 2027. Public Health & Safety: A report highlights “killer kitchens” concerns over engineered-stone cutting dust and silicosis risk, raising pressure for safer workplace controls. Regulation & Enforcement: CySEC fined Limassol forex firms over missing risk warnings in CFD ads, while enforcement moves against quick-commerce Zepto over betting-ad exposure.