Energy Policy (Cyprus): A Cyprus energy expert says the post-election moment is a chance to move beyond electricity-price slogans toward a coherent, long-term strategy that fits EU rules on security of supply, reliability, viability and net-zero targets. Skills & Hiring (EU SMEs): A new Eurobarometer finds 46% of European SMEs struggle to find the right skills; most hiring outside the EU is still limited and often blocked by admin/immigration complexity, candidate fit and language barriers. Green Jobs (UK): UK research argues the net-zero economy is already worth over £100bn a year, supporting about 1.1m jobs and generating £105bn in gross value added, with most net-zero businesses being SMEs. Youth Unemployment (UK): A report warns Britain risks a “lost generation” as youth inactivity could rise to 1.25m by the early 2030s unless schools, health and welfare support, and job access are overhauled. Cybersecurity (Netherlands): Dutch police dismantled a major proxy botnet, seizing 200 command servers tied to malware on at least 17m devices across 163 countries. SME Finance/Payments (UK): Spondula opens an invite-only beta for global payments using simple “S-Handle” usernames instead of bank details, aiming to help cross-border freelancers and small merchants. EU Space (Bulgaria/Cyprus): Bulgaria pushes for simpler rules to cut red tape for EU space firms while boosting SME and research participation in space value chains; ministers also backed progress on the EU Space Act. Green Accelerator (Philippines via EU funding): An EU-backed circular-economy accelerator launches in Mindanao to help local entrepreneurs and MSMEs build green jobs and scalable sustainability pilots.