AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSchengen Push: President Nikos Christodoulides says Cyprus is waiting on a political decision on joining the EU’s border-free Schengen zone “as soon as possible,” after a positive European Commission assessment heads to the Council of Justice and Home Affairs. Energy & Gas: Christodoulides also says the government is in talks with energy “giants” to secure rights for new natural gas drilling blocks, aiming to strengthen an alternative energy corridor for Europe and keep Vasiliko LNG plans moving. EU Budget Stakes: Cyprus expects about €3.5bn from the EU’s next 2028–2034 budget, with cabinet to approve projects across “free Cyprus” in 2027. Kyrenia Ferry Aftermath: In the north, two more bodies recovered from the Kyrenia wreck have been identified, keeping the death toll at 12 and the number still accounted for at 16, as search operations continue. Transport Shake-up (TRNC): Ozdemir Berova named acting “transport minister” after Erhan Arikli’s dismissal, alongside sacking of three senior officials. Crime & Courts: Police arrested a 25-year-old in Nicosia over alleged €500,000+ crypto investment fraud involving 18 victims. Public Services: Education Minister says school air conditioning rollout is “in full swing,” but progress varies sharply by district and school level.
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