EU–UK Cyber Sanctions: Brussels and London unveiled their first joint cyber sanctions package against Russia, targeting an FSB-linked “ecosystem” of spies and hackers; Cyprus is named among the countries hit by the FSB’s Centre 16, as asset freezes and travel bans roll out. Cyprus Problem Diplomacy: The EU appointed Raffaele Fitto as Special Representative for Cyprus, but Turkish Cypriot authorities and Ankara condemned it as biased and “provocative,” warning it was done without their consent ahead of informal talks. UN on “Looser” Plan: UN officials stayed guarded after reports of a “looser” Cyprus settlement concept, reiterating support for renewed negotiations without confirming details. Waste Tax Vote: Parties are lining up for a Parliament vote on a municipal waste-to-landfill tax that starts at €10 per tonne and rises to €70, with critics warning costs could land on households. Crime & Courts: A Limassol court remanded a man accused of raping his mother-in-law; separately, two Greek Cypriots were detained in the north and remanded for three days. Regional Shockwaves: Trump declared the US “Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz” and a 20% cargo fee as Iran says the strait is closed again after attacks involving a Cyprus-flagged container ship.