AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUniversity Leadership: Marina Neophytou, dean of engineering, has been elected the University of Cyprus’s first female rector. Public Health: Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as Cyprus’s leading cause of death for the first time in 30 years; experts say prevention funding lags the European average and call for healthier habits to start in childhood. Smart Cities: Primetel has joined the EU-backed Metacities project, connecting Cyprus, Greece and Bulgaria to develop digital twins, AI and data analytics for urban planning, mobility and energy management. Defence Innovation: Four Cypriot MEPs backed a €115 million EU programme to help small businesses develop emerging defence technologies. Water Resilience: Cyprus plans more than €200 million in water infrastructure upgrades by 2030, including desalination, reducing network losses and expanding the use of reclaimed water for irrigation.
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