Hamas-linked security crackdown: Greek police arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete over an alleged plot to attack an Israeli cruise ship, with Greek investigators citing links to four suspects detained in Cyprus and training allegedly received in Malaysia. Public health: Cyprus state lab confirmed salmonella in a chicken à la crème batch tied to a Limassol wedding mass food poisoning case that sickened 70+ people and hospitalised 21. Trade & investment ties: Cyprus and Uzbekistan held talks in Tashkent focused on expanding trade, investment, and transport/logistics links, with both sides also discussing business-to-business cooperation. Finance & markets: ECB chief Christodoulos Patsalides argued for joint European debt to create a common safe asset, while Cyprus’ central bank chief framed the case as timely amid geopolitical and economic pressures. Energy costs: A fuel-price update shows Cyprus among the higher-cost EU markets for both gasoline and diesel, underlining how Middle East shipping risks are feeding into household budgets. Crypto policy watch: Greece is moving toward a 15% flat tax on crypto capital gains, positioning itself as more predictable than before. Business & tech: Cyprus-based Tototheo and Eutelsat signed a partnership for maritime, enterprise and government connectivity, adding to the island’s push in digital services. Culture & tourism: Chinese Film Week returns to Cyprus with screenings in Nicosia and Limassol, marking diplomatic milestones and featuring a premiere by Cypriot artist Marios Joannou Elia.