Bird Flu Watch: Cyprus health and veterinary officials say there’s no reason for panic after H5N1 was found at Athalassa park; five people who had contact with an infected goose are being monitored and urged to avoid geese, with authorities extending monitoring to 14 days. Public Health & Safety: A second dead bird at Athalassa is now being tested for H5N1, and officials stress visitors should not approach, touch or feed birds while precautions remain in place. Gambling Harm Prevention: Cyprus’ 9th Safer Gambling Conference in Nicosia on Oct. 12 will focus on player protection, illegal betting, and how technology and research can reduce gambling-related harm. Health System Alerts: Cyprus Health Insurance Organization and police warn residents about fake GESY text messages. Infectious Disease Context: An infectious-disease expert says there’s no sign of human-to-human spread from the Athalassa cases and that risk is mainly linked to close contact with domestic birds. Road Safety: A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a Protaras crash; the passenger has a fractured tibia and was admitted for treatment. Drug Enforcement: Two young Israelis were arrested in Limassol after police found more than 27 kg of ketamine plus cocaine, MDMA, mephedrone and cannabis in their rented apartment.