AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire recovery in Limassol: 13 community leaders from fire-hit mountainous villages in Limassol were honoured in Vouni for their role during last year’s devastating wildfire, which burned about 125 sq km and destroyed homes and green areas. Waste tax debate: Parliament is set to vote on a landfill tax for municipal waste, starting at €10/tonne and rising to €70 by 2032, with critics warning the cost could land on households and won’t fix the waste problem fast enough. EU funding for greener transition: The European Commission approved Cyprus’ next €120m Recovery and Resilience Facility payment, tied to reforms across healthcare, education, public administration and a push toward a greener economy. Energy geopolitics with Cyprus at the centre: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Turkey to respect Cyprus’ sovereignty after a Turkey–TRNC natural gas pipeline agreement, while Brussels also appointed Raffaele Fitto as its Special Representative for Cyprus talks under the UN framework. Heat and wildfire risk for travellers: The UK Foreign Office issued “high risk” wildfire warnings for Cyprus (along with Spain and Turkey), urging people to follow local evacuation rules during April–October fire season.
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