AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Deal: Shell has agreed to sell its 35% non-operated stake in BG Cyprus (Aphrodite gas field, Offshore Block 12) to MOL Group for up to $720m, with closing expected in early 2027, as Cyprus pushes ahead with its gas-export ambitions. Banking & Rates: The Central Bank of Cyprus set the reference interest rate at 11.32%, a legal benchmark used to determine whether lending terms could be classed as usury. Banking Results: Eurobank reported €738m profit in H1 2026, with Cyprus contributing €231m. AI & Jobs: A new look at Cyprus’ labour gap argues the bigger risk isn’t AI taking jobs, but employers struggling to find enough people as vacancies rise and demographics tighten the workforce. Tourism Pressure: European hotspots are seeing earlier “max capacity” crowds, with Cyprus among destinations flagged as likely to feel too hot for traditional summer travel by 2030. Education Expansion: The University of Cyprus won approval for four new English-taught undergraduate degrees starting in 2027, widening options for local and international students. Public Sector Procurement: Cyprus Police is adding 80 Hyundai Tucson 4x4 hybrid SUVs to modernize frontline patrols. Housing & Consumer Finance: Coverage highlights how Cypriots are increasingly choosing fixed-rate home loans to avoid interest-rate shocks, alongside signs of household debt edging higher.
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