CySEC Warning: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission flagged an unauthorised investment platform, warning investors about the website j2t.tech and urging checks against CySEC’s official authorisations. Eastern Mediterranean Energy: The US, Cyprus, Greece and Israel agreed to launch the Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center at Rice University in Houston, aiming to boost natural gas and LNG infrastructure, grid reliability, research and workforce training. Research Funding Pressure: Cyprus’ EU presidency proposal would cut Horizon Europe by about €7bn (nearly 4%), drawing university groups’ criticism that it undermines Europe’s competitiveness and innovation. Tech & Innovation Push: Cyprus promoted its tech credentials at the Dublin Tech Summit 2026, pitching the island as a base for start-ups, digital services and investors. Marine Tech Demo: A robotics project in Dubrovnik Bay showed how coordinated aerial, surface and underwater systems can detect and remove marine litter, with Cyprus-based ISOTECH involved in workshops. Environment & UNESCO: Cyprus is preparing a UNESCO biosphere reserve nomination for the Xeros and Diarizos river valleys, linking conservation with community and sustainable development. Pharma Milestone: Medochemie marked 50 years since its Limassol start, highlighting decades of expansion into a global pharmaceutical exporter. Construction Signals: Cyprus building permits rose sharply in February, with more residential approvals pointing to a strengthening development pipeline.