AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire recovery: TechIsland says it has completed another phase of its Souni programme, using woodchipping to turn leftover burned branches and debris into mulch to cut erosion and lower the fire threat ahead of summer 2026. Energy interconnector funding: Cyprus warns the Great Sea Interconnector may need extra money if an EIB cost assessment shows the price has ballooned, with options including new investors or more EIB support. EU policy push: Cyprus’ EU presidency is set to keep housing and energy on the agenda, while EU ministers also agreed new cross-border rules to protect vulnerable adults. Cyprus finance oversight: CySEC suspended voting rights and barred a sole shareholder from management at Lydya Financial, citing risks to sound management. Shipping and compliance: Cyprus-linked Safe Bulkers ordered four fuel-efficient Japanese dry bulk vessels for 2029 deliveries, while Mokas and the Cyprus Compliance Association signed an MoU to strengthen AML cooperation. Business & security: Blackstone agreed to buy a majority stake in Greece’s Skroutz, and Cyprus-linked ship and energy stories continue to intersect with wider regional tensions.
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