AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCyprus–Syria Connectivity: Cyta, UNIFI and Syria’s telecom operator are pushing the new Ugarit 2 undersea cable, linking Pentaskhinos (Cyprus) to Tartus (Syria) and aiming for service by early 2028, replacing the older 1995 line with far higher capacity. Energy Infrastructure: The Great Sea Interconnector faces fresh scrutiny after an expert questioned viability, governance and cost assumptions following Meridiam’s 66% stake and pending feasibility work. Property & Housing Signals: Cyprus’ Q2 GDP growth hit 3.3%, but the property market cooled sharply in Q2, with new-build apartment/house sales down 42.2% by volume and 46.6% by value, suggesting demand shifted toward lower and mid-price homes. Marine Environment: Cyprus is also tackling invasive lionfish as Mediterranean ecosystems rapidly change, with local efforts turning the species into food while monitoring spread. Regional Trade & Ports: KPA tightened security at the Port of Mombasa under the ISPS Code, stepping up drills and training as maritime threats evolve. Tourism Pressure: Reports say hotel prices on Turkey’s coast are easing amid Iran-war driven demand shifts, with Cyprus also seeing price declines. Regional Security: A new Saudi–Türkiye–Pakistan defence agreement was signed in Mecca, raising questions about how deterrence and alliances may reshape the Eastern Mediterranean.
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