EU Procurement Clash: The European Commission proposed a Public Procurement Act letting public buyers reject bids from suppliers in countries not covered by EU procurement rules, widely seen as targeting China—critics call it protectionist and discriminatory. Cyprus Governance Appointments: Cabinet approved new board leadership across key bodies, including CySEC chairman Georgios Karatzias and Central Bank executive member Panikos Vakkou, plus the first governing board for the National Cancer Institute. Textbook Supply Row: The Education Ministry says 97% of required textbooks reached schools, blaming late deliveries on a few contractors and switching to new printers and temporary booklets where needed. Housing Oversight Shift: Supervision of jointly owned apartment buildings is set to move to district local government organisations (EOAs), with a register, a supervisory authority, and conditions like an online platform and upfront funding. Turkish Cypriot Voting Reform: The Turkish Cypriot legislature voted to end “mixed voting,” limiting voters to candidates from a single party in the next legislative elections. Paphos Mayor Trial: The resumed trial of furloughed Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos heard witnesses linked to the alleged victim, with the next hearing set for Sept. 17. Israel-Cyprus Diplomacy: President Isaac Herzog proposed a trilateral meeting with Lebanon on Cypriot territory, while also discussing deepening cooperation with President Christodoulides. Transport Disruption: A TUI flight to Paphos made an emergency landing in Cardiff after a bird strike and reports of flames; passengers and crew were safe.