AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Deals: Shell has agreed to sell its 100% Cyprus unit BG Cyprus Ltd. to MOL Group for up to $720m, tied to customary adjustments and milestone payments, as Shell exits the Aphrodite gas stake (35% non-operated interest in Block 12) while MOL moves to acquire the interest and EGAS is set to buy produced gas. Banking & Finance: Eurobank reported €738m net profit for H1 2026, with Cyprus contributing €231m, as the group raised its outlook after stronger performance. Housing & Credit: The Central Bank of Cyprus says borrowers are increasingly choosing longer-term fixed-rate mortgages, reducing exposure to interest-rate shocks and narrowing lending/deposit rate gaps. Consumer & Regulation: Cyprus police arrested a Paphos man accused of taking €9,800 for solar panels that were never installed, after investigators found the claimed installer company did not exist. Public Policy: Cyprus is restoring parents’ names on future biometric ID cards after public backlash, while also asking the European Commission about issuing two ID versions. Workforce: The Council of Ministers approved grants for nursing and midwifery students starting 2026-27, up to €5,750 total, with a requirement to work in Cyprus healthcare for at least two years. Business Events: The Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2026 returns in Nicosia on 14 October, with AI as a core theme.
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