AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCyprus Peace Process: UN Secretary-General António Guterres says he will convene another 5+1 meeting on Cyprus after “adequate preparations,” aiming to rebuild trust and move talks forward amid a volatile regional backdrop. EU Role in Talks: Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhürman told EU envoy Raffaele Fitto the EU can’t be a party to future negotiations, but can support confidence-building measures. Diplomatic Pressure: Erhürman also pushed back on property-related fears of arrest, while Fitto’s first visit to Nicosia signalled Brussels wants a bigger role in the UN track. Security & Law: Britain has requested the extradition of Rashad Sultanov, accused of “hostile surveillance” of RAF Akrotiri for Iran’s IRGC; Cyprus holds him as UK procedures continue. ID Cards Backtrack: Cyprus reversed a plan to remove parents’ names from biometric IDs, asking the EU about issuing two versions so citizens can choose. Healthcare Policy: Cabinet approved grants for nursing and midwifery students—up to €5,750 total—with a requirement to work in Cyprus for at least two years after graduation. Energy Deal: Shell agreed to sell BG Cyprus Ltd. (Aphrodite stake) to MOL for up to $720m, with completion expected in early 2027.
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