Tourism & Economy: Cyprus’ tourism recovery is steady but not fully back to 2025 levels: arrivals fell 3.3% in August (581,880 vs 602,026 a year earlier) and are down 7% for Jan–Aug, with Israel helping cushion weaker UK, Poland and Germany demand. Cost of Living: Consumer prices in Cyprus jumped 5.2% year-on-year in August, with restaurants and accommodation up 13.3%—a direct hit to holiday budgets. Air Travel Safety & Staffing: Parliament heard Cyprus air traffic control is short by about 50 controllers (90 vs 140 authorised), with MPs pressing for updates and upgrades by 2030. Winter Travel Incentives: Cyprus unveiled a €400,000-a-year scheme (2026–2029) to lure foreign sports teams for training camps, with extra support for winter months and mountain/rural stays. Justice & Travel Risk: A British father in Paphos faces continued prosecution after a hotel-window death case; the attorney general rejected a humanitarian dismissal request. EU/Global Mobility: Australia published its free eVisitor list—Cyprus is included among 36 eligible European countries. Business/Crime: Cyprus Police joined a €15.7m mobile phone VAT fraud probe, searching five companies and freezing €20.5m in assets.