Cyprus Talks Watch: President Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Erhürman will meet weekly after UN chief António Guterres’ visit, with leaders aiming to show whether the process can realistically move toward a five-party conference later this year. Energy Politics: Cyprus’ reservations over the Cyprus–Crete electricity interconnector are resurfacing, with reporting suggesting Nicosia may be shifting attention toward other supply options as it weighs geopolitical and financial concerns. Education Reform: The education minister says teacher appointment changes and classroom reforms are set to be evaluated as schools reopen, while ruling out abolition of morning prayer. Public Safety: Severe storms hit Cyprus, bringing down trees, disrupting roads, and damaging photovoltaic installations and greenhouses, with municipalities on alert. Crime & Security: Three people were arrested over alleged paid contract-killing plans in Cyprus after Europol-linked information, with court detention orders sought. Diplomatic Tension: Turkish Cypriot leader Üstel condemned the cancellation of a Barça academy camp in the north, calling it an attempt to isolate Turkish Cypriots from the world. Local Tragedy: Limassol businessman and former rally champion Dimis Mavropoulos died after a rescue operation off Cape Greco when rough seas destroyed boats and swept him away.