Cultural Heritage & Diplomacy: Cyprus and Greece keep scoring wins for shared history: 48 Cypriot antiquities (vases and limestone figurines) have been formally repatriated to the Cyprus Museum, after being held in a private Greek collection since the 1960s–70s. EU Culture Policy: Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou told EU culture ministers in Nicosia that protecting culture and heritage is a top Cyprus Presidency priority, with special focus on AI’s impact and the fight against illicit trafficking of cultural goods. Film & Screen Culture: Nicosia hosts the Iberoamerican Film Festival (June 5–July 2), with free screenings of films from Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Cuba and Brazil at Pantheon Cinema. Arts & Community: The Mediterranean Film Festival’s 19th edition in Split (June 11–20) will screen 112 films from 39 countries, featuring the largest number of Croatian premieres to date and a children’s programme. Local Culture Calendar: The Landmark Nicosia welcomes Sumosan—Cyprus’ first Sumosan restaurant—bringing contemporary Japanese dining to the island’s dining scene. Sports Culture: Pole vault star Armand “Mondo” Duplantis takes on Lidl’s 5.50-metre “product wall” challenge in a viral stunt. Public Life & Safety: A livestock disease outbreak response in Cyprus moves to tougher measures, including culling, vaccination, stricter penalties, and tighter biosecurity enforcement.