Akrotiri Antenna Protest: Residents and environmental groups marched outside RAF Akrotiri against planned British bases antenna expansion in the Akrotiri Salt Lake area, warning of ecological harm and health concerns; Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus cite the Ramsar and Natura 2000 protections and past bird deaths/collisions, demanding a scientifically grounded environmental assessment and proper consultation. Nicosia Park Delays: Plans to turn the State Fairgrounds into the Nicosia Metropolitan Park (and potentially redevelop SOPAZ) are stuck in procedural delays, with residents worried about knock-on effects from revisions to the Nicosia Local Plan. DNA for Water Monitoring: Cyprus is among the few European countries using DNA-based (eDNA) techniques for routine water monitoring, applying it to track phytoplankton in rivers and coastal waters. Glamping Regulation Gap: Glamping in Cyprus is growing as campsites close for upgrades, but a lack of a clear legal licensing category leaves operators without a register and raises planning, environmental and sustainability concerns. Heat and Weather: Forecasts point to mainly clear conditions with temperatures up to around 40C inland, with only isolated afternoon rain. Cyprus-Greece Ferry Funding: The Cyprus–Greece passenger ferry is secured through 2027, but subsidy decisions for 2028 are still pending, as operators warn the route may not be financially viable outside peak summer demand.