EU Regulation Overhaul: EU Council backs the “Omnibus X” package to simplify pesticide rules and ease drone use for targeted spraying, aiming to cut red tape without lowering food, health or environmental standards. Air Passenger Rights: EU talks on updating flight-delay and cancellation compensation are nearing a breakthrough, but the remaining fights are over compensation levels and liability time thresholds. Building Safety Liability: Larnaca authorities warn that owners and management committees are legally responsible for structural safety, with penalties possible for neglect. Cyprus Parliament Aftermath: With six parties entering the new House, attention turns to the economy and a likely split between pro-business stability and stronger social protection. UN Peace Process: UN Good Offices briefed diplomats in Cyprus, warning the peace talks gap is at its longest while technical committees keep working on practical issues. Diplomacy: President Christodoulides says his June 8 meeting with UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin is part of the “new initiative” track already underway. Crime Probe: Police allege a Russian-speaking organized group linked to extortion, arson and contract killings, with the alleged leader said to be in Dubai. Energy & Region: QatarEnergy signs an MoU with Egypt and ExxonMobil to study commercialising Cyprus gas via Egypt’s LNG infrastructure. Local Infrastructure: Transport ministry installs 11 fast EV chargers across Cyprus, including at major hospitals and Paphos’ Tombs of the Kings bus station. Agriculture Pressure: Farming groups plan a Nicosia protest over worsening foot-and-mouth disease and demand presidential intervention.