Foreign Investment Push: President Nikos Christodoulides told the Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards that Cyprus is betting on stability, growth and stronger international ties to attract more investors, pointing to improved growth, healthier public finances, lower debt and a return to an “A” investment-grade rating. Conflict-Related Justice & Support: Cyprus urged stronger international action at the UN to back survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and end impunity, stressing the long-lasting harm from the 1974 invasion; the European Parliament also passed a resolution condemning crimes against Cypriot women and calling for survivor-centred support. EU Housing Focus: Cyprus’ six-month EU Council presidency wrapped up with housing affordability as a key priority, alongside progress on civil protection and EU policy coordination. Public Health & Safety Rules: Parliament is set to decide whether the Cyprus Lifesaving Federation can keep certifying lifeguards, with concerns raised about uneven training quality at public pools. Local Health System Capacity: Athalassa’s psychiatric hospital faces severe overcrowding, renewing pressure on mental health services. Fire Risk & Preparedness: Cyprus’ fire response capacity is in the spotlight after reports of initiatives to improve aerial firefighting water intake points and speed up response times.