AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Waste Crackdown: The European Commission has opened infringement steps against Cyprus (alongside several other countries) for missing waste recycling targets, warning this undermines the circular economy and the EU’s push for secondary raw materials. Wildfire Funding & Preparedness: The EU has approved €9.21m for Cyprus from the Solidarity Fund after the 2025 wildfires, while Cypriot MEPs are urging stronger, permanent wildfire protection and more prevention-focused support. Heat & Cooling Demand: Eurostat data shows Cyprus tops the EU for household energy used for air conditioning and cooling (16% in 2024), a stark sign of how hotter summers are reshaping energy use. Water Leak Tech: A new EU push to digitise water networks aims to cut leaks and reduce water use, with smart metering and leak detection framed as practical climate resilience. Cyber Risk Watch: Cyprus’s central bank flags EU warnings that advanced AI could speed up cyberattacks, urging stronger resilience across the financial sector.
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