AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Geopolitics: Cyprus says Turkey is blocking the Great Sea Interconnector, a roughly €1.9bn subsea power link meant to connect Greece–Cyprus and then Cyprus–Israel to Europe’s grid. Independence Day & Weather: Cyprus marks 66 years of independence with military and maritime events, while a low-pressure system brings showers and possible thunderstorms. Biodiversity Update: Athalassa wildlife centre reports seven baby Balkan terrapins hatched in its breeding programme, with drought, habitat loss and illegal collection cited as key threats. Public Health Alert: A second dead bird at Athalassa is being tested for H5N1 after Cyprus confirmed the first case in a goose; authorities urge people to avoid and not touch birds in the park. EU Environment Policy: EU member states back “technical zero” residue limits for banned pesticides in imported food and feed, including risks to bees and groundwater. Shipping Decarbonisation: A new METAVASEA survey finds shipping firms are raising climate ambitions, but skills shortages and limited capacity are slowing real-world delivery. Local Economy: Limassol businesses report weaker demand and higher uncertainty tied to the Middle East crisis, alongside ongoing labour and bureaucracy issues. Reuse Culture: A new Nicosia exhibition, “Forking Through Time,” turns cutlery into art to spotlight reuse and recycling.
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