Tourism Season Push: Cyprus is planning to extend its summer draw with a roadmap to prolong the tourist season, as arrivals and receipts remain under pressure from the Middle East crisis. Rural Easter Tourism: The deputy tourism ministry says an Easter Villages scheme will launch in 2027 along the Heartland of Legends route, funding 10 communities for guided tours, traditional food, crafts, dance, Byzantine music and outdoor activities. EU Disaster Support: The European Parliament has approved €144.1m from the EU Solidarity Fund for Spain, Romania and Cyprus after 2025 wildfires, floods and heatwaves, with Cyprus receiving €9.21m to restore infrastructure, services and temporary accommodation. Air Passenger Rights: New EU rules on air passenger compensation were backed in Strasbourg, keeping payouts for delays over three hours and adding protections like alternative transport duties and free adjacent seats for children up to 14. Energy Security: Cyprus faces a severe electricity deficit by 2030 unless the delayed Vassilikos gas terminal is completed, with MPs told the project is the only viable long-term path. Digital Infrastructure: Cyta signed an agreement to acquire and expand the RedMax Data Centre in Latsia, aiming for phased upgrades and commercial operation in early 2027.