Great Sea Interconnector: A fresh debate is heating up around the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), with critics warning it could leave Cyprus exposed to higher costs, grid risks and geopolitical blowback even as officials insist the project will proceed. Courts & bad loans: Non-performing loan cases are taking an increasing share of court time, with credit-acquiring companies featuring in a growing number of first-instance rulings in 2025 and 2026. Energy prices: Fuel costs in Cyprus are edging back toward 2022 crisis highs, even after an excise duty cut extension, and consumers expect further pressure on household and business budgets. Property & foreign buyers: Parliament is working on amendments to restrict non-EU property acquisitions, with lawmakers citing price effects and security concerns near sensitive sites. Shipping cooperation: Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy have signed a common declaration to strengthen their shipping stance in EU and international negotiations, focusing on competitiveness and decarbonisation. Livestock sector plan: Halloumi and livestock producers face “systemic risk” from over-concentration, as a €610.9m, 12-year rebuild plan targets biosecurity and restructuring. Citizenship revocation case: Jho Low’s Cyprus Golden Passport has been revoked and a court-ordered auction is tied to the villa he bought under the old citizenship-by-investment scheme. Health regulation crackdown: The health ministry is investigating unauthorised medical treatments, including unlicensed plasma therapy and fake weight-loss injectables sold online. Tourism & culture: Troodos drew thousands to a mountain communities festival, while Nicosia prepares its first DOG FEST bringing pet businesses and animal-care professionals together.