Fintech & Payments: Mercuryo, a Nicosia-based payments platform, has been ranked 60th in Sifted’s “100 fastest-growing startups in Southern Europe” list, highlighting rapid payments growth and compliance-focused on/off-ramp services. Sports Media & Tech: Titan Operating System (Titan OS) is launching Inter 24/7 FAST channels, with an Italian feed for viewers in Italy, San Marino and Vatican City plus an English version across Europe—aimed at delivering nonstop match replays and club content. Travel Rules & Consumer Impact: A UK mum says she was refused boarding on an easyJet flight because her passport was issued more than 10 years before entry, leaving her £700 out of pocket—another reminder of post-Brexit entry-date rules. Luxury Fraud Case: A luxury jeweler and watch seller, Nelson Holdo, faces fallout after years of alleged non-delivery and excuses, with lawsuits and criminal charges tied to customers’ Rolexes and diamonds. Energy Deals: Azerbaijan’s Baku Energy Week reportedly secured about $7.5bn in commercial agreements, including a 15-year Absheron Phase 2 gas supply deal with Turkey. World Cup Business Angle: FIFA is collecting memorabilia after each 2026 World Cup match for future museums, adding to the tournament’s long-term brand and merchandising footprint.