AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFisheries Reform Push: Small-scale coastal fishers and NGOs are urging Cyprus to adopt and implement a 10-year National Plan of Action to secure preferential access to traditional fishing grounds and better align enforcement with the EU Common Fisheries Policy. Tax & Investment Climate: AmCham Cyprus warns that the OECD/G20 Pillar Two minimum tax rules must be implemented carefully, saying competitiveness concerns could influence future US investment and jobs on the island. Tourism Recovery Watch: Eurobank Research says Cyprus tourism arrivals in July were only 1.1% below July 2025, narrowing earlier 2026 declines, with Israel the strongest growth driver even as the UK fell. Property Market Momentum: Cyprus property activity stayed above last year, with 1,241 sale contracts lodged in August (+10% y/y) and 13,288 contracts in Jan–Aug (+14%), led by Limassol and Paphos. Tech Sector Shake-up: BrainRocket has closed its Limassol offices and offered relocation abroad, effectively ending its Cyprus presence for most staff. Regional Security Diplomacy: Cyprus, Greece and Egypt held a trilateral summit in El Alamein focused on regional stability, with attention on Turkey-linked defence developments. Business Networking & Investment Pitch: Invest Cyprus will host the EY Cyprus Future Realised Forum in Nicosia on Sept 9, spotlighting how AI and advanced computing are reshaping investment decisions.
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