AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConnectivity Upgrade: Cyta, Syrian Telecom and UNIFI Communications are building the Ugarit 2 undersea cable to link Pentaskhinos (Cyprus) with Tartus (Syria), aiming for service by early 2028 and replacing the 1995-era Ugarit line. AI Skills Focus: A Microsoft exec says Southern Europe’s next AI leap will be driven less by tools and more by workforce skills, public-sector readiness and data-center investment. Smart Tourism Push: Cyprus is moving toward an AI-driven “Smart Tourism” strategy by 2032, betting on tech to modernise visitor services. Marine Change in Real Time: Cyprus is tackling invasive lionfish by turning them into food, as warmer Mediterranean waters accelerate new non-native arrivals. Regional Energy Scrutiny: Questions are raised over the Great Sea Interconnector’s governance, route depth feasibility and cost risks after Meridiam’s stake move. Cyber/Border Tech Watch: The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System is causing major travel bottlenecks, with queues and IT issues hitting holiday plans. Local Tech Culture: A Cyprus indie studio, XOCUS, has released Omega Pilot: Evolution for PSVR2/PS5, with more platforms coming next.
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