AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Security & Energy: Cyprus, Greece and Egypt are set for a trilateral summit in El Alamein on Sept 8, with defence, energy cooperation and Turkey’s “revisionist” posture on the agenda. Electricity Interconnector Watch: Energy Minister Michalis Damianos says the Great Sea Interconnector is “progressing as planned” and will pass through Cyprus, while officials discuss costs and how to limit the impact on Cypriot consumers. Fuel Price Relief: Government talks are underway on extending measures to keep fuel costs down, with decisions due by Sept 17 and tax reductions expected to continue after Sept 18. Labour & Pay Policy: A minimum wage bill is headed to parliament by year-end, alongside plans for salary transparency and stronger collective bargaining. Worker Protection: Labour ministry moves to crack down on illegal employment. Agriculture Under Pressure: Farmers in the Chrysochous valley plan a road protest over irrigation interruptions, warning of irreversible damage to crops and the environment. Schengen Push: Cyprus’ Schengen bid is back on the EU agenda after President Christodoulides’ meeting with Antonio Costa, aiming for a political decision “as soon as possible.” Maritime Tragedy: The Kyrenia ferry disaster toll rises, with a 14th body recovered and 14 still unaccounted for as search-and-rescue continues.
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