Coastal fight in Mazotos: Residents protested an €85m desalination plant after environmental approval, calling it a “great environmental disaster” and disputing claims in the rushed marine study, including the impact on seabed biodiversity and water quality. Climate signals from Europe: A new WMO/ECMWF State of the Climate report says Europe is warming fast, with 95% of the continent seeing above-average temperatures in 2025 and extreme heat reaching far north. EU transport push (Cyprus Presidency): Ministers in Luxembourg backed conclusions on shipping and ports, focusing on cleaner mobility, resilience, and decarbonisation beyond 2030. Water-life comeback: In Tennessee’s Cypress Grove Nature Park, living mussels were found for the first time in 100 years—good news for water filtering and ecosystem health. Climate Justice Week (Cyprus): Friends of the Earth Cyprus is running free events on environmental democracy, energy justice and mobility justice, aiming to boost public participation in decisions. Responsible governance (Cyta): Cyta hosted a forum on turning corporate governance principles into real sustainability and trust outcomes.