Cost of Living Pressure: Cyprus inflation stays stubborn as fuel, food and housing costs keep working-class households under strain, with June CPI up and sharp annual jumps in petroleum products and housing-related categories. Ports & Waterfront Plans: Cyprus Ports Authority unveiled a €415m, 20-year master plan to finally upgrade Larnaca port and marina, keeping public ownership while using partnerships, and reshaping the Phinikoudes seafront into a unified coastal zone. Money Skills for Kids: A local fintech founder argues Cyprus should teach basic financial education earlier, using AI-powered, game-like learning to build economic resilience from a young age. Cyber Safety Alert: The Cyprus cybercrime unit warns of scam calls and messages impersonating payment services, urging people to verify contacts, use two-factor authentication, and report suspicious links. Media & Courts: The Union of Cyprus Journalists says a British Bases judge at Dhekelia has restricted press coverage and threatened journalists with criminal consequences, sparking fresh concern for freedom of expression. Sports Spotlight: Maria Erokhina set new Cyprus breaststroke records after dominating both the USA Pro Swim Series and the Cyprus National Championships in Limassol. Arts & Film: Kieron J Walsh’s Irish-British feature “Skintown” heads to the Edinburgh International Film Festival, premiering in August and competing for the Sean Connery Prize.