Cyprus Gas Supply: Cyprus says the Cronos field could start feeding Europe with natural gas by the first half of 2028, with TotalEnergies and Eni pushing pipeline and LNG processing plans via Egypt. Ukraine Energy Security: Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after a drone explosion near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline; separately, Zelenskyy says US Patriot interceptor deliveries will be monthly but still not enough after Russia’s ballistic missile strikes. EU Funding for Ukraine: The EU adds another €30m to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine, bringing total support to €279m, while Serbia pledges €2m for the sector. Bulgaria Pipeline Incident: Bulgaria’s defence ministry says the drone carried a significant explosive payload and is investigating NATO airspace vulnerabilities. Oil Market Pressure: BNP Paribas links higher oil prices to rising bond yields, noting Germany’s 10-year Bund near 3.15% and the US 10-year Treasury above 4.67%. Energy Risk Warning: A new analysis warns Europe’s next energy crisis may come from gradual peak oil production, not sudden shocks, unless the bloc accelerates domestic clean energy. Heat & Power Stress: Romania’s Danube drought has forced emergency steps at Cernavodă nuclear, with conservation appeals as low river flows threaten output.