AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoCyprus ferry disaster: TRNC says wreckage of the capsized passenger vessel off Girne has been located, with imaging and search running 24/7 as TCG Alemdar joins efforts; the Filo Jet incident has left multiple people dead and many missing. Cybercrime: A Russian man arrested in Cyprus in 2025 has been extradited to the US and indicted over a malware campaign that used 255 fake accounts and weaponised Excel files to infect about 80,000 freelancers, with charges carrying up to 20 years. Regional security tech: Israel and Greece signed the “Achilles Shield” multi-layer air-defence deal worth about €3.5bn, with Cyprus cited as part of the Eastern Mediterranean alliance push. Quantum connectivity: Sparkle and Hellas Sat report Greece’s first quantum-safe satellite connection between Greece and Cyprus using “Quantum Safe Interconnect” to protect sensitive data. Local innovation & STEM: Coral Cyprus backs University of Cyprus Formula Racing Team (FRTUCY), which placed 2nd overall at Formula Student Romania 2026. Digital finance: Alpha Bank Cyprus wins international awards for its Alpha 360 mobile app and integrated consumer banking website. Energy policy: A US presidential order restricts bulk-power equipment from “covered foreign entities,” with Cyprus listed through Sept. 30, 2026.
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