GSI Politics: Surprise in Nicosia over French move on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) — Meridiam became majority shareholder via an Athens-signed deal without Cypriot representation, leaving the Republic to check key conditions like NAVTEX, seabed surveys and EIB viability. Transport & Daily Life: New Transport Minister Evanthia Tsolaki puts congestion at the top of the agenda, weighing Park-and-Ride expansion and more frequent bus services alongside road works. Public Appointments: Government defends the advisory council after criticism over semi-government board appointments, with Akel alleging the council was bypassed and DISY raising concerns linked to Cyta. British Bases & Environment: Residents protest RAF Akrotiri antenna expansion, citing health and ecological risks; Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus warn the Ramsar-protected salt lake and bird migration corridor are at stake. Cyprus Memory & Justice: Isaac and Solomou’s 30th anniversary is marked in Paralimni with President Christodoulides speaking and renewed calls for justice and arrest warrants. Regional Security: Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says peace on Cyprus depends on Turkish soldiers, while also outlining Türkiye’s Mecca Joint Defence Agreement stance as it seeks wider participation. Aid & Diplomacy: Cyprus will fund restoration of Gaza’s Church of Saint Porphyrius and related education and social programmes via the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.