AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoECB Rate Hike: The ECB lifted key interest rates again by 0.25 percentage points, raising the pressure on Cyprus households with variable-rate loans and potentially higher monthly repayments. Kyrenia Ferry Probe: The Kyrenia ferry captain returned to court as police said they’ve gathered “new evidence,” seized company computers and a crew member’s phone, and issued arrest warrants for five more people. Cyprus Financial Markets: The Cyprus Stock Exchange will remove ProsperTree PLC from the emerging companies market from September 14 after trading was suspended. Bank of Cyprus Innovation: Bank of Cyprus opened applications for its 7th Fintech Hackathon (Nov 27-29 in Nicosia), targeting fintech, AI, cybersecurity and smart-city solutions. Energy Business Links: Oev is organising free one-to-one meetings in Nicosia in October to connect Cyprus energy-storage and electric-mobility firms with German companies. Tourism & Consumer Watch: Lidl Cyprus is restarting its Food Academy for 2026-27, while UK travel firm Barnes Worldwide Travel has ceased trading, with ABTA advising customers on booked trips. Public Safety: Police warned of a fraud ring impersonating cybercrime officers, urging people not to share bank details. Transport Rules: MPs heard complaints about e-scooters and e-bikes surging, with thousands of complaints logged and calls for better enforcement and safer riding infrastructure.
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