AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCyprus Tourism: The Deputy Ministry of Tourism faces a near €15m cut in 2027, with spending dropping to €59.45m as 2026 EU Council presidency-related costs end, though tourism promotion funding is largely protected at €26.9m. Public Finance: Finance Minister Makis Keravnos heads to Eurogroup/Ecofin in Luxembourg seeking more fiscal breathing room and relief from high energy costs, including a derogation on heating oil excise duties. Shipping & Risk: A Cyprus-linked tanker, the Aframax Rio (linked to Andreas Hadjiyiannis), was hit off Sochi in the Black Sea after drone attacks, with all 23 crew rescued and authorities reporting no oil pollution. Trade & Exports: Halloumi exports are worth €350m annually, with 45% going to the UK, and producers eye growth in the US ahead of SIAL in Paris. Markets & Companies: Jumbo Cyprus sales rose about 15% year-on-year in September; Yoda Plc will add 24.675m shares to the CSE ECM from Oct 12; Cyprus treasury bills stop trading ahead of the Oct 23 maturity. Real Estate: Property sales contracts hit 14,969 in the first nine months of 2026, up 14% year-on-year, with growth concentrated in Limassol and Paphos. Business & Innovation: Invest Cyprus pushes deeper Cyprus–Greece investment and innovation links, while a Cyprus forum in October will focus on practical AI for businesses.
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