Black Sea Shipping Incident: A Cyprus-linked tanker, the Aframax Rio (linked to shipowner Andreas Hadjiyiannis), was hit by unmanned vessels off Sochi, sparking a major fire; Russia’s environmental watchdog says no oil pollution was detected and air monitoring found no excessive pollutants, though beaches were temporarily restricted. Public Health & Prevention: Cyprus data presented at the Pan Cypriot Public Health Conference says cancer is now the leading cause of death, with experts urging stronger prevention from childhood and noting prevention spending is below the European average. Child Migration Risks: UN agencies report that more than two-thirds of refugee and migrant children arriving via Mediterranean and Balkan routes in 2025 were unaccompanied, with poverty, conflict and environmental hazards pushing families into dangerous sea crossings. Local Green Transition: Paphos municipalities (Paphos, Ierokipia, Polis Chrysochous) won Cyprus Environmental Awards for projects ranging from green space expansion and recycled sewage water use to urban biodiversity and eco-tourism. Maritime Skills for a Greener Port: European maritime experts visited Cyprus to boost port skills and support the green transition, with sustainability, decarbonisation and training at the centre. Corporate Environmental Recognition: Medochemie received the Golden Cedar at the Cyprus Environmental Awards for cutting manufacturing impacts, including switching electricity to renewables.