AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUNGA Leadership Shake-up: Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session, beating Cyprus’ UN envoy Andreas Kakouris 99-91, with Rahman pledging to act as a “bridge-builder” amid strained global trust. EU Disaster Readiness: The European Commission is pre-positioning a record firefighting force—777 firefighters plus aircraft and helicopters—across high-risk areas including Cyprus, as wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive. Cyprus Economy & Tourism Signals: Cyprus’ GDP growth is reported at about 3% and retail sales rose in April, but tourism revenue is still down sharply, pointing to uneven recovery pressures. Cyber & Consumer Safety: Police warn of a surge in scam calls using automated prompts to “confirm” payments, urging residents to verify via official channels. Energy/Shipping Links: Safe Bulkers has started trading on Euronext Athens, highlighting Cyprus’ role in Greek-linked shipping capital markets. Aviation Connectivity: Kazakhstan’s direct flights to Cyprus are set to expand business and tourism ties, with President Christodoulides visiting Kazakhstan to mark the new connectivity.
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