Taxi shake-up: Cyprus is set to overhaul its taxi licensing for the first time in over 20 years, aiming to curb illegal operators, stop licence trading and bring booking apps under state control, after years of driver and tourist complaints. Public transport trust: Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades says buses must become reliable and practical before people change habits, with plans for better timetables, more frequency, real-time info and park-and-ride. EU air passenger rights: After 13 years, EU lawmakers struck a deal to modernise air passenger rules—keeping compensation for delays of 3+ hours and ending cabin baggage fees, with clearer claims and protections for families and reduced-mobility travellers. Connectivity push: Vafeades told an aviation summit that “connectivity is not a luxury” and stressed aviation’s role in tourism, trade and keeping islands and remote regions connected. Tourism jobs: Cystat reports 13,905 job vacancies in Q1 2026, with accommodation and food service and tourism-related activities among the biggest demand areas. Paphos cleanup: Paphos launches a cleanup and restoration plan for the Minoos/Psarohori area after reports of severe deterioration and people sleeping rough. Culture calendar: Nicosia hosts Alkis Alkeos tribute and the Cyprus Bloomsday Festival, plus a week of alternative cinema at Hambis. Community stays: Ronald McDonald House Cyprus opened a new wing, adding four rooms and boosting capacity by up to 120 families per year.