AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Disruption: Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis says the Strait of Hormuz conflict has put global shipping in “crisis mode,” with route diversions around the Cape of Good Hope raising fuel, time and operating costs. Defence & Tech: Nicosia and Athens will co-produce a small ISTAR multicopter drone under SAFE, plus Cyprus will receive Greece’s Kentavros anti-drone system. Tourism Regulation: STEK is pushing for a full overhaul of Cyprus short-term rental laws after an Audit Office review flagged licensing gaps, weak inspections and poor authority coordination. Energy & Industry Logistics: Allied Biofuels signed a logistics cooperation deal with Pro Logistic Services to build export infrastructure for SAF/e-SAF from Uzbekistan to Europe and the GCC. AML Innovation: FinHarbor launched an AI co-investigator for AML that runs inside clients’ own infrastructure ahead of EU AI Act transparency obligations. Packaging Deal: Lordos United agreed to buy 51% of P&S Carton Industries, expanding into paper-packaging for food, retail and pharma. Local Governance & Workforce: A new push for remote work in Cyprus civil service is expected to reshape expectations across the private sector. Marketing Spotlight: Redwolf Ogilvy won multiple awards at the Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards, including Social Media Agency of the Year. Education & Skills: Frederick University’s EU-CONEXUS marine biotechnology master earned a Joint European Degree Label.
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