AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAkamas Protection: BirdLife says an audit of projects in the national forest park confirms long-standing concerns over weak oversight, flawed environmental assessments and unresolved illegal activity. Livestock Health: Cyprus has confirmed Bluetongue virus serotype 4 at sheep and goat farms; the disease is spread by biting insects, and authorities urge farmers to stay vigilant. Water Security: More than €200 million is planned for water and irrigation projects through 2030 as drought deepens. Plans include desalination, reducing network losses and expanding the use of reclaimed water. Akrotiri Concerns: Residents are fighting plans for more antennas, warning of risks to their community and the environment; one local representative also alleged birds are being killed by the installations. Waste and Conservation: Cyprus faces renewed EU scrutiny over waste management, with reports of a referral to the EU’s top court over inadequate handling. Athienou, meanwhile, has been named a Green City of Cyprus for an eighth consecutive year, recognised for reusing materials and celebrating local embroidery traditions.
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