NATO & Turkey: NATO leaders head to Ankara for the 36th summit with defence spending and regional security on the agenda, and President Erdoğan set for high-stakes bilateral talks including with Donald Trump. F-35 row: Netanyahu is urging Washington not to approve F-35 sales or engines to Turkey, warning it would shift the regional balance and citing Turkey’s stance toward Cyprus and Greece. Cyprus economy: The University of Cyprus’ CypERC says Cyprus’ Composite Leading Economic Index stayed negative in June (down 0.65% year-on-year), pointing to continued external pressures and weaker confidence. Gender-based violence: Police reported 18,409 cases of violence against women since 2021 to June 2026, with Parliament pressing for stronger implementation of domestic violence laws. Road safety: MPs renewed efforts to install countdown timers at camera-controlled traffic lights, arguing drivers need clearer signal timing. UN buffer zone: UN chief Guterres warns the Cyprus buffer zone remains fragile, criticising military modernisation and actions that blur civilian/military lines. National Guard goes green: The Cypriot National Guard is rolling out greener upgrades, including a major LED streetlight replacement on bases. Health & science: Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics inaugurated a €31m campus extension, positioning the island as a regional research hub. EU aviation stance: Cyprus submitted proposals to Brussels to protect Larnaca and Paphos airport support from upcoming EU state-aid rule changes.