Air Connectivity Boost: Aegean Airlines has resumed its Athens–Paphos route with three flights a week, strengthening access to key tourism markets across Germany and Northern Europe. Tourism Licensing Reality Check: Cyprus still has a licensing gap: only 23% of hotel and tourist accommodation holds a full operating licence, while 55% operate without full compliance and 22% with temporary licences. Port Development Watch: The Cyprus Ports Authority unveiled a €415m roadmap to revamp Larnaca port and marina, with phased work running to 2045 and plans for hotels, retail, dining and passenger facilities. Travel Disruption Alert: EU leaders admit “a lot of work” remains to fix Entry/Exit System (EES) issues blamed for major border delays, with Cyprus exempt from EES but Schengen travellers still affected. On-the-Ground Enforcement: Customs officers at Ledra Street and Agios Dhometios seized undeclared tobacco from travellers, reminding visitors that undeclared goods can be confiscated and fined. Tourism Demand Signals: Israeli media reports a gradual recovery in Cyprus tourism, citing short flight times and renewed demand once flights resumed. Safety & Media: The Union of Cyprus Journalists criticised a Bases judge’s conduct toward reporters during a high-profile court remand hearing.