AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCyprus Economy: Cyprus posted a €770.6m general government fiscal surplus in the first seven months of 2026 (2.0% of GDP), as revenue growth outpaced spending, with VAT and income/wealth taxes driving the improvement. Storm Impacts: After last Friday’s severe weather, Cyprus reported damage to 183 homes (mainly in Nicosia) and crop losses assessed by agriculture inspectors, while authorities urged affected residents to submit claims with photos. Maritime Safety & Accountability: The Northern Cyprus ferry disaster continues to dominate the week: rescuers are still searching for missing passengers after the Filo Jet capsized off Kyrenia/Girne, and the captain plus seven crew members have been arrested as investigations proceed. Energy Infrastructure: Greece’s foreign minister says Turkey’s approval is not required for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), with work potentially able to restart before end-2026—an important grid link for Cyprus’ power security. Regional Industry/Defense: Israel and Greece signed the €3bn “Achilles Shield” air-defense deal, a major defense-industrial boost with potential knock-on interest for Cyprus’ Eastern Mediterranean partnerships.
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