Groundwater crisis: Investigative reporting says Cyprus can’t accurately track how much groundwater is pumped, with 76% of irrigation supply coming from private boreholes and nitrate pollution plus seawater intrusion leaving 14 of 22 groundwater bodies in poor condition. Flooding and warnings: Larnaca was hit by torrential rain and thunderstorms, with water entering homes in Aradippou as a yellow weather warning ran from Thursday night to Friday. Civil defence response: Civil defence defended its CY-Alert message during the yellow warning, after some areas reported zero rainfall, saying each alert is assessed case by case. Marine waste push: A tourism-led initiative, “Tourism Cares: Unite for Cleaner Destinations,” will expand from Cyprus to Greece for a cross-border clean-up on 25 September, including underwater clean-ups. Shipping and climate policy: Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta are aligning against parts of the EU’s shipping decarbonisation push ahead of IMO talks, warning about costs and competitiveness. UN diplomacy: President Christodoulides heads to New York to meet UN officials and address the General Assembly, with the Cyprus issue and energy on the agenda. Local environment governance: Akel criticised the government’s prison-site choice in Ayios Sozomenos, calling for studies and consultation with local authorities.