Energy Security & Climate Policy: Cyprus still lacks a coherent long-term energy strategy, with experts warning the island’s island grid, heavy fuel imports, delayed projects, and weak storage leave it exposed as climate-driven demand rises. Electricity Reliability: Another energy expert says Cyprus’ power system is “finely balanced” and could face shortages if a major fault hits, pointing to delays in switching to natural gas and ageing units. Heat & Weather Watch: Cyprus faces another hot day with inland temperatures near 39°C and mostly clear conditions, easing toward seasonal averages. Water Resilience: Desalination now supplies about 80% of drinking water, with plans to push close to 100% by 2027. Wildfire Preparedness: The EU adopted integrated wildfire risk management rules after a record 2025 season, urging better prevention, data use, early warnings, and cross-border response. Chemicals Oversight: EU lawmakers agreed a stronger, standalone legal framework for the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), boosting capacity to manage risks from substances like PFAS and microplastics. Plastic & Reuse Rules: New EU packaging rules will require takeaway outlets to accept customers’ reusable cups from next February—Cyprus must set enforcement details. Invasive Marine Species: Greece is paying fishermen to catch invasive silver-cheeked pufferfish/toadfish, but scientists warn culling won’t fix the wider ecosystem damage driving spread. Digital Rights & Online Safety: Half of Cypriots don’t feel safe online and don’t know their digital rights as Cyprus moves to draft a Digital Rights Charter; EU Council also backed action against cyber violence targeting girls. Tourism Pressure: Cyprus tourism revenues fell 35.1% in April 2026 amid regional conflict impacts.