AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Budget Fight: Cyprus is chairing fresh talks in Brussels on the next €2tn EU long-term budget (2028–2034), with “frugal” net payers pushing cuts to agriculture and cohesion while the “Friends of Cohesion” warn against losing funding. Cyprus–Turkey Tensions: Nicosia condemned Turkey’s rejection of a Cyprus NOTAM for a naval exercise in the EEZ, with the EU signaling possible further steps if Ankara keeps escalating. Defence Funding: Cyprus received its first €177.2m SAFE payment to speed EU-backed defence investments. Digital Push: The DCO chief backed Cyprus’ growing digital ecosystem, citing partnerships and the DFDI Cyprus initiative. Local Governance: Limassol’s municipal council voted to keep the zoo operating for now, rejecting a plan to convert it into an environmental park. Cost of Living & Tourism: Cyprus inflation rose to 3.5% y/y in May; Troodos tourism leaders say poor connectivity and costly access are holding back growth. Regulation Watch: CySEC removed Epamina Corporate Ltd from its register and revoked ICF memberships for three firms after CIF authorisations were withdrawn. Business/Finance: FP Markets won “Most Reliable Broker” at Global UF Awards 2026 in Limassol.
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