Education-Industry Link: EMU and the Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry (KTSO) signed a collaboration protocol to connect academic know-how with industrial needs. Tax Enforcement: Cyprus’s Tax Department pursued 513 high-risk debtors, recovering €44.1m in unpaid taxes as part of a wider 2025 crackdown. Digital Payments: The Central Bank of Cyprus says the digital euro will launch by 2030 as a voluntary, offline-capable payment option with fixed 1:1 value to cash and limits to prevent it being used as a savings tool. Property Market: Apartment prices in Cyprus jumped 10.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with foreign demand still a key driver, especially in Limassol. Banking & Economy: Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Cyprus is in a “stability and growth” phase, citing 3.8% GDP growth in 2025 and strong bank capital buffers. Labour Disruption: Hourly government workers began a 24-hour strike in a pay dispute, with services including health and lifeguards affected. Governance Watch: Cyprus’s anti-corruption authority referred former President Nicos Anastasiades to prosecutors over alleged abuse of power, which he rejects as unsubstantiated. EU Workplace Safety: Cyprus’s EU presidency backed updated rules on hazardous workplace substances, including new exposure limits under the carcinogens directive.