AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Resilience: Cyprus faced widespread power cuts on Friday after a generation-system failure linked to the occupied areas, raising fresh questions about how the EAC/TSOC handle sudden shocks across the island’s interconnected grid. Energy Infrastructure: A former CERA chair, Andreas Poullikkas, argues the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) should be judged by what it could make Cyprus become—an Eastern Mediterranean energy hub—not just by its €50m cost. Urban Environment & Mobility: Nicosia’s Makarios Avenue traffic debate continues, with the mayor pushing back on claims that reopening to cars is the core issue, pointing instead to EU funding safeguards and broader changes in how people shop and travel. Wildlife & Biodiversity: In the Sovereign Base Areas, police say preparations for the bird trapping season are nearly complete, with a zero-tolerance approach aimed at stopping illegal snaring of migrating birds. Agriculture & Animal Health: Foot-and-mouth disease compensation is still incomplete for several farmers, with concerns raised about delays and next steps for restocking. Climate Extremes: Heatwaves and wildfire pressure across Europe are driving calls to strengthen firefighting capacity, including more professional firefighters and better response tools.
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