AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU trade pressure: The European Commission warned that nearly a quarter of EU imports are rising at “unusually rapid” rates, blaming China for the bulk of the surge in machinery, textiles, base metals and chemicals. Eurozone inflation: Eurostat put September eurozone inflation at 3.8%, driven mainly by higher energy costs, keeping pressure on the ECB. Cyprus fiscal watch: Cyprus’ fiscal council warned against broad tax cuts as inflation persists, while Cyprus’ current account deficit rose to €1.3bn. Banking: The Central Bank of Cyprus fined Banque SBA Cyprus €750,000. Tourism & travel links: Wizz Air launched a year-round Larnaca–Madrid route, and Nicosia’s tourism board promoted the capital to Greek visitors. Property & housing: House prices kept climbing across Europe, while Cyprus’ housing affordability concerns intensified; in parallel, a Cyprus Business Now update flagged ongoing cost-of-living and real estate pressures. Culture & heritage: Conservation works at a Limassol mosque and Kyrenia churches were completed, funded via EU and UNDP guidance. Local community: Europa Donna Cyprus’ Pink Silhouette March in Nicosia is set for Oct. 3, with former EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides urging participation. Investor protection: CySEC launched a campaign to protect investors from online scams.
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