Paphos Economy Diversifies: KPMG Cyprus says Paphos is moving beyond tourism into real estate, education, tech and professional services, with the shift accelerating after its 2017 European Capital of Culture title. EU Border Delays for Summer Travel: The Entry/Exit System (EES) is adding biometric checks at EU borders, with airlines warning of queues and half-full flights during peak season. Cyprus Peace Process Pushback: UN envoy María Ángela Holguín is urging renewed Cyprus talks, but Turkish Cypriot leadership criticises her role and mandate. Tourism & Safety Pressure Points: Cyprus faces wider regional heat and water stress, with reports flagging heavy freshwater use and calls for consumption cuts and desalination. Jet2Weddings Expansion: Jet2holidays is adding wedding destinations for 2027 (Turkey, Portugal, Lanzarote, Italy, Malta, Santorini), building on its Cyprus offering. Monaco Bomb Fallout (Cypriot link): A Monaco “parcel bomb” attack has triggered a manhunt; reports say the injured Ukrainian tycoon holds Cypriot citizenship, keeping Cyprus in the travel-news spotlight. Local Human Tragedy: Cyprus will cover repatriation costs for two Bulgarian children found dead in a car in Xylophagou, as investigations continue.