AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCyprus Marine Ecology: Cyprus is turning invasive lionfish into a practical food source as Mediterranean waters warm and non-native species surge, with researchers tracking new arrivals and using traps to keep the spread in check. Energy Infrastructure Scrutiny: A University of Nicosia expert urges a reality check on the Great Sea Interconnector, questioning governance, pending feasibility work, cable depth readiness, and who would absorb cost overruns. AI & Tourism Strategy: Cyprus is pushing ahead with an AI-driven “Smart Tourism” direction, aiming to upgrade services and planning by 2032. Crypto Regulation Focus: Cyprus is moving toward on-site audits for crypto custodians, tightening oversight as licensing and enforcement remain key themes. EU Travel Tech Impact: The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System is fully live, and holidaymakers report long queues and friction at borders—prompting some travelers to rethink summer plans. Regional Security Shockwave: The “Mecca Pact” defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan is drawing regional debate over deterrence, while Greece and Cyprus watch for spillover effects.
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