EU Recovery Funding: The European Commission has approved a €120m Recovery and Resilience Facility payment for Cyprus after the country met 22 milestones and five targets, covering healthcare, education, public administration, the business environment and greener transition. Waste Tax Debate: Cyprus lawmakers are set to vote on a municipal waste-to-landfill tax that starts at €10 per tonne and rises to €70 by 2033, with critics warning the bill could push costs onto households. Cyprus Envoy Row: Turkish Cypriot authorities and Turkey condemned the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as Cyprus envoy, calling it biased and unlawful, while Brussels argues it supports renewed talks. EU-UK Cyber Sanctions: The EU and UK rolled out their first joint cyber sanctions package against Russia’s FSB-linked “cyber ecosystem,” naming Cyprus among countries targeted by the Centre 16 operation. Energy & Gas Pipeline: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Turkey to respect Cyprus sovereignty after a Turkey-TRNC gas pipeline agreement. Business Investment Watch: Keo is awaiting final approvals for a €50m Limassol distribution and spirits bottling centre, with delays raising costs. Maritime Risk: The Strait of Hormuz was declared closed again as a Cyprus-flagged ship was hit, adding fresh pressure to shipping and energy prices.