Kazakhstan–Cyprus Diplomacy: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides wrapped a milestone visit to Kazakhstan, with Tokayev backing a roadmap for cooperation through 2028 and plans for an intergovernmental commission and business council, alongside new direct air links and education/tech/cybersecurity MoUs. Alatau City Governance: President Tokayev pushed for Kazakhstani businesses to be full participants in Alatau City’s smart-city build, while also criticizing lawmakers who mock the country’s “Penaltystan” approach, saying law and order are essential amid global instability. Energy Update: Kazakhstan reported a 300 million kWh electricity surplus in Jan–May, with generation at 53.6 billion kWh versus consumption of 53.3 billion kWh, and expects new capacity additions to help sustain surplus by 2029. Road Safety: Kazakhstan’s Interior Ministry said drunk-driving penalties won’t be softened after 200+ people were injured since the start of the year in crashes linked to alcohol. AI Adoption: OpenAI said Kazakhstan is among the top Central Asian countries for practical AI use, with ChatGPT most often used for guidance, writing/editing, and information search. Trade & Logistics: A new JSQ freight train from China’s Guiyang to Central Asia launched, aiming to reach Kazakhstan in about 15 days via Horgos. Global Finance: The ECB said gold has overtaken U.S. Treasuries as the top reserve asset, driven largely by valuation effects.