AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Strategy: Cyprus is aiming to become the Eastern Mediterranean’s leading trusted AI hub by 2032, with plans to apply the technology in public services and five key industries. Officials also raised AI security concerns at a Dublin summit, where warnings about AI-enabled cyberattacks underscored the need for stronger safeguards. Defence Innovation: Nicosia is hosting the EU’s EUDIS Defence Hackathon for the first time. Teams are developing ways for drones and robots to operate without satellite navigation and to protect infrastructure from hostile unmanned aircraft. Climate Research: A Cyprus Institute-highlighted study warns that the share of households at risk of poverty could rise from 14.9% to 49% by 2100 under severe warming without substantial adaptation. STEM Education: Free BridgeSTEAM workshops return to Nicosia in November, giving girls aged 14–16 hands-on coding and technology experience. Bank of Cyprus also brought students together with experts to discuss AI’s impact on jobs and skills. Startup Ecosystem: Alexey Gubarev says Cyprus’s startup growth is strong, but founders need more talent, capital and experience as EU-wide company registration becomes easier. Limassol has entered the global top 200 startup cities.
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