CySEC & Cloud Procurement: Cyprus’ financial watchdog CySEC has opened two public tenders—one for expert regulatory support services (deadline July 13) and another for Azure cloud infrastructure for its EMIR-SFTR Cloud system (deadline July 20). Tech & Investment Links: President Nikos Christodoulides met Amazon VP Panos Panay to explore new projects, including potential cooperation on Project Kuiper satellite internet and broader digital infrastructure and cyber-security goals. Energy Security: Cyprus is pushing ahead with its long-delayed LNG import terminal at Vasilikos, with Energy Minister Michael Damianos saying gas remains a “bridge fuel” for years despite renewable expansion. Wealth Migration: A Henley Private Wealth Migration index places Cyprus top in Europe for millionaire mobility (score 73.5), though analysts warn about the methodology. Digital Infrastructure in the Region: AWS confirmed its Athens Local Zone will go live in July, bringing lower-latency cloud services to Greece and benefiting sectors like banking and healthcare. Local Business & Markets: Cyprus’ housing and cost pressures remain a backdrop as the island tries to attract talent and investment, including via the “Minds in Cyprus” repatriation push. Crime & Fraud: Larnaca court heard a case tied to the murder of a young student, while Nicosia police reported a new online fraud scheme stealing over €9,000 via a fake call about account security. EU Budget Politics: A regions chief warns cohesion funding could be weakened as the EU’s next long-term budget shifts more money into national reform envelopes.