Schengen Push: President Christodoulides says Cyprus is ready for Schengen and is seeking a political decision “as soon as possible,” after a positive EU Commission assessment—potentially boosting tourism and investment. Maritime Links: Cyprus and Bahrain sign a new MoU to expand maritime safety, training, search-and-rescue and innovation, with joint working groups to follow. Border-Breaking Travel Rules: UK travellers face renewed EES border checks from Monday, ending the stress-relief suspension—plus a separate warning that many UK passports may not meet Schengen validity rules. Tourism & Culture Calendar: TOUR EXPO 2026 opens in Yerevan with Cyprus among participating exhibitors, while September’s Cyprus concert scene heats up with major international acts. Kyrenia Port Grief: Ongoing recovery efforts continue after the Kyrenia ferry/catamaran tragedy, with families gathering at the “new” port as authorities pursue new methods. Regional Security Watch: Israel’s National Security Council keeps Cyprus on its lowest-risk list for Jewish travellers, while issuing broader holiday travel warnings for other countries. Local Life: Back-to-school starts for 41,280 teenagers, bringing the return of school traffic and routines.