Media Freedom Push: The EU Delegation in Jordan says independent, professional media isn’t a “luxury” but “oxygen of democracy,” praising a five-point rise in Jordan’s Reporters Without Borders standing while warning that regulation can still trigger self-censorship, small outlets face digital-era economic pressure, and journalists—especially online—need stronger safety. Community Media Spotlight: At Amman’s Community Media Network conference, Radio Al-Balad’s Etaf Al-Roudan highlighted the role of community outlets like Radio Al-Balad and AmmanNet in amplifying local voices and said both platforms again earned Reporters Without Borders’ Journalism Trust Initiative certification. Cyber Governance: Separately, Jordan’s Audit Bureau and the National Cyber Security Centre signed an MoU to boost public-sector cooperation, skills exchange, and compliance with national cyber standards. Connectivity Deal: Sparkle says it will extend the GreenMed submarine cable into Jordan by integrating it with local fiber networks, building a Europe–Asia digital corridor via Aqaba.