Bathing Water Watch: Cyprus and Greece lead Europe for “excellent” bathing water quality, with Cyprus hitting a perfect 100% across all monitored sites in 2025 and Greece close behind at 97.1%, while the EU overall reports 85% of sites rated excellent and only 1.5% poor. Coastal Conservation Clash: British Bases at Limassol’s Lady’s Mile defend their turtle-protection record after Terra Cypria criticised enforcement over light/noise, overnight beach equipment, waste and other pressures affecting loggerhead and green turtle nesting and hatchling survival. EU Chemicals Simplification: EU Council and Parliament negotiators reach a provisional deal under Omnibus VI to simplify rules on classification, packaging and labelling for chemicals, cosmetics and fertilising products—aiming to cut red tape while keeping health and environmental safeguards. Food & Climate Tip: A UK study finds swapping just one beef steak per week for salmon could cut food-related greenhouse gases, with savings compared to a round-trip flight’s emissions. Local Planning Note: Barnet Council validates an application to change a home into a children’s care home in Finchley’s area (22B Fairholme Gardens), alongside other planning and tree-pruning items.