Environment & Public Health: AKTI warns Paphos microplastic pollution needs “immediate action,” citing monitoring since 2022 with some beaches reaching up to 4,000 microplastics per sq m and pointing to winter patterns and summer wave activity. Justice & Social Policy: SPAVO reports domestic and gender-based violence rose in Cyprus in 2025, with psychological abuse in every case and the 1440 helpline receiving 5,728 calls. Sports: Cyprus’ junior skeet team won world gold in Germany, with additional individual medals for Cleanthis Cleanthous (silver) and Andreas Pontikis (bronze). Agriculture & EU Funding: Cyprus is set to receive €4.6m in emergency EU agricultural aid after drought and extreme heat cut yields and raised livestock feed costs. Local Governance & Environment Enforcement: Forest authorities urge visitors to use licensed camping sites and warn illegal camping and fires are criminal offences, with summer inspections planned. Tourism & Economy: Hoteliers say last-minute bookings are helping, but reservations remain below expectations after earlier disruptions. Labour & Welfare: The Labour Department issues a heat-stress warning, urging employers to assess risks and prevent heat stroke. Politics & Diplomacy: Christodoulides briefed parties at a National Council meeting on a UN peace initiative, while debate continues over the National Council’s role. Infrastructure & Water Politics: Mazotos residents demand the president scrap the approved desalination plant, arguing the decision process lacked key environmental assessments and threatens sensitive marine habitats.