AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Road Safety: Nicosia is set to trial AI traffic cameras that flag drivers using mobile phones, starting on Griva Digeni Avenue, with no fines during the pilot. Digital Regulation: CySEC warns crypto firms to tighten anti-money laundering controls as MiCA’s transition ends on July 1, pushing providers toward MiCA-compliant authorisation. Fintech & Banking: Bank of Cyprus earns an Extel “Most Honoured Company” ranking, while a €42m public share offering launches the Pancyprian Cooperative Bank (up to 42m shares; individuals 60%, Cyprus companies 40%). EU Tech Funding: Cyprus signs up to ETCI 2.0, aiming to mobilise €80bn for fast-growing tech firms across Europe. Youth & Gambling Online: A new study finds 93% of 18–35s in Cyprus have seen gambling content on social media, mostly via Instagram, driven by platform recommendations. Health & Research Infrastructure: Cyprus inaugurates a new Neurology and Genetics Institute building, boosting local research capacity. Space/Defense Tech: RAF Akrotiri’s first H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopter completes its maiden flight, supporting year-round crisis response and aerial firefighting from Cyprus. Environment: Coral Bay in Peyia loses about 60% of its sand to erosion, shrinking beach access for visitors. Science & Heritage: Exhumation resumes at Limassol’s Agios Nikolaos Cemetery to test DNA samples and identify Cyprus’ national poet Vasilis Michaelides.
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