AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCyprus Talks: President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman agreed to meet weekly after UN chief António Guterres’ push, with next Wednesday’s session set to keep momentum toward restarting substantive negotiations. Civil Society: The government named the 10-member steering committee for the civil society consultative body, with five Greek Cypriot and five Turkish Cypriot members. Pension Reform: Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas outlined a phased approach to pension increases, while public-sector groups are pressing to remove the 12% early-retirement penalty for workers forced to retire by law. Transport Rules: Cyprus is moving to tighten e-scooter enforcement, with draft rules allowing impoundment for up to 90 days for offences like speeding, underage riding, and use in prohibited areas. Education Quality: An EU report says Cypriot students lag on basic, civic and digital skills, warning the gap could hurt future competitiveness. Local Governance & Environment: Limassol authorities agreed stronger inspections after complaints of sea pollution, including foam, smells and suspected sewage along the coast. Sports Diplomacy: FC Barcelona cancelled a youth camp planned for Turkish-occupied north after objections from the Republic of Cyprus and intervention by the Cyprus Football Association.
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