AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPower & Utilities: Power outages hit parts of Nicosia after technical faults, with Anthoupoli, Lakatamia and Pano Deftera affected and restoration expected by noon. Fuel Costs: Cyprus extended its reduced motor fuel excise tax until Sept. 17, keeping the 8.33 cents per litre cut and estimating €15.5m in consumer benefit. Telecom Competition: The debate over a third telecom operator is back on the agenda, with CG, WorldLink and UTL eyeing market entry and renewed competition. Water & Infrastructure: Desalination plans are facing fresh local pushback, with residents questioning the scale and permanence of a proposed mobile unit in Mazotos. Governance & Accountability: EAC unions accuse board chairman George Petrou of governance breaches and unilateral interference, calling for an extraordinary board meeting. Legal Developments: Police investigations into the Sizopoulos and Fedonos cases are nearing final stages, with files expected to move to the Attorney General for next steps. SME Finance: Cyprus is set to launch a new financing body for SMEs and startups under fast-tracked reforms. Property & Housing: Cyprus revives an affordable land plots scheme after a 15-year pause as pressure on rents and prices continues. EU Context: Cyprus-related diplomacy also features in EU/UN coordination discussions, while Ireland’s upcoming EU presidency agenda is framed around competitiveness, digital/tech rule changes and energy policy.
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