India-Cyprus Push: President Nikos Christodoulides wrapped the Mumbai leg with stock-exchange bell-ringing and a ceremonial welcome in New Delhi, using the trip to sell Cyprus as a “gateway” for Indian investment—while Eurobank opened a Mumbai office and launched Greece-to-India remittances via UPI, and Cyprus Airways moves to link Larnaca with Dubai through flydubai. EU Budget & Energy: At an informal European Council, the EU budget fight stayed front and centre as leaders rejected funding cuts and warned the 2028–2034 talks will be “bumpy” amid energy shocks. Marine & Food Security: Oceana urged Cyprus to ban bottom trawling in territorial waters and create a coastal fishing zone for small-scale fleets. Prisons Under Pressure: Prison wardens alleged intimidation and harassment tied to complaints about overcrowding and conditions. Local Governance: Paphos faces a morgue crisis after refrigeration units reportedly failed for days, with bodies needing transfers for autopsies. Business Pulse: Asbis said April revenues jumped 74% year-on-year; FootballersCV launched a global football recruitment platform. Energy Watch: ExxonMobil is reportedly in talks with Cyprus over a new offshore block, as the EU forecasts slower growth and higher inflation from the Middle East-driven energy shock.