AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCabinet Watch: President Christodoulides kept a centre-right course after a partial reshuffle, naming Evanthia Tsolaki transport minister and Christos Senekis agriculture minister, plus new deputy posts for social welfare and culture. Banking & Savings: A Central Bank report shows Cyprus deposit rates still lag the eurozone, with big gaps between lenders. Housing Support: The mortgage-to-rent scheme passed 4,200 applications and the deadline was extended to September 30 as processing remains slow. Tourism Pulse: August is still about 10% behind, but hotels are leaning on last-minute demand and discounts; Nissi Beach was also ranked Europe’s second-best for 2026. Public Safety & Health: Unions and government will discuss sick-leave misuse next month, with safeguards sought for chronic patients. Justice & Security: Authorities are investigating a Captagon trafficking surge through the north, with seizures far higher than last year. Society & Animals: A new study warns Cyprus’ stray-cat population has topped 2 million, driven by weak coordination and enforcement. Culture: Cyprus Comic Con lands Star Wars actor Jonny Coyne as a special guest. Business & Energy: MOL signed with Shell to buy BG Cyprus and take a major step toward developing the Aphrodite gas field.
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