Cyprus-Libya Business: Keve met a Libyan National Development Agency delegation in Cyprus to push new partnerships in construction, renewables and port/airport modernisation, with b2b meetings linking Cypriot firms to Libyan projects. Aviation Safety Row: Cyprus air traffic controllers’ union alleges unauthorised Turkish aircraft and drones are operating near Larnaca and Paphos, while the civil aviation authority says it needs transport-ministry permission to speak to media. Nicosia Traffic Fight: Shopkeepers and a revitalisation platform renewed calls to reopen Makarios avenue to traffic, saying two-thirds of shops remain empty; the mayor says implementation is tied to council decisions and funding conditions. Negotiations Prep: Community negotiators meet Aug. 20 at 11:00 ahead of the Aug. 26 Christodoulides–Erhurman leaders’ meeting, with UN-led confidence-building and convergence documentation continuing. Energy/Interconnector: ADMIE filed an EU TEN-E investment approval application for the Great Sea Interconnector, with France’s Meridiam set to become majority shareholder. Economy & Tax: Cyprus inflation hit 4.4% in July; a public consultation opened on tightening minimum tax rules for large groups under Pillar Two. Copyright Payments: Businesses face new demands for royalties over public use of music, after gaps in implementing the 2017 copyright framework left no clear authority for fees and oversight. Kyrenia Culture Split: EXIT withdrew from the Nexus festival near Kyrenia castle, saying the site’s political sensitivity outweighed its aim to bring communities together. Regional Security: Reports say Iran has considered targeting US assets in Europe, naming Cyprus and Bulgaria; Cyprus officials insist the island is not a target.