Flood Risk & Infrastructure: A €2.3m stormwater culvert repair in Nicosia is set to start, reinforcing a 50-year-old structure under Digeni Akrita Avenue to cut corrosion and reduce flooding risk for vehicles. Maritime Disaster Update: Turkish Cypriot authorities say the ferry capsize off northern Cyprus has risen to 12 deaths, with 16 still missing, after two more bodies were recovered and the captain/crew were detained. Climate-Resilient Urban Nature: Baltimore has chosen the Tuliptree as its new official City Tree, aiming for a more diverse, pest- and disease-resilient urban forest. Clean Energy & Nature Protection: Microsoft is named as long-term offtaker for Cypress Creek Energy’s Ostrea Solar in Washington, adding 104MW DC/80MW AC, with earlier deals positioning solar alongside wildlife corridors and pollinator-friendly planting. Tech for Secure Connectivity: Sparkle and Hellas Sat complete a quantum-safe satellite link between Greece and Cyprus, extending protected communications beyond terrestrial networks. Policy & Accountability: Cyprus’ Finance Minister rejects claims of a corporate exodus under the global minimum tax, saying Pillar Two targets large groups and depends on complex effective tax rules. AI Delivery Push: The Cyprus Computer Society urges measurable results for the National AI Strategy 2032, focusing on practical implementation rather than broad ambitions.