AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArchaeology in Cyprus: Excavations at Kissonerga (Skalia) uncovered more evidence from one of the island’s longest-inhabited Bronze Age settlements, including renewed support for a possible ancient “brewery” role in social and ritual life. Local Defence Industry: Cyprus is set to build defense equipment locally for the first time via a joint venture between Greek M Technologies (Metlen) and Cypriot Heutris, using EU SAFE-linked vehicle production and know-how transfer. Cybersecurity: A Qrator Labs report says Cyprus’ fintech and iGaming sector remains a major DDoS target even after botnet infrastructure disruptions, with attacks still escalating in scale. EU Money Design: The Central Bank of Cyprus invites the public to vote in an ECB survey to help choose the next euro banknote designs (themes: European culture; rivers and birds). Road Safety Tech: After a heavy truck overturned on the Limassol–Nicosia motorway, police defended the closure as unavoidable, highlighting how recovery logistics can cripple traffic. Higher Education (Greece): Greece approved seven non-state universities to operate in 2026–27, including European University Cyprus, with program accreditation next. Energy & Geopolitics: Turkey’s push for a natural gas pipeline to Turkish-occupied Cyprus continues amid EU grid planning constraints and regional monitoring.
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