AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLivestock & Food Security: Cyprus farmers agreed to accept livestock culling after foot-and-mouth disease detections, with the government promising higher compensation and tougher biosecurity and enforcement measures. Coastal Infrastructure: Dromolaxia-Meneou’s mayor urged faster action against coastline erosion, warning works are overdue and threatening access, beaches, and local economic activity. Energy & Shipping Finance: Castor Maritime reported a sharp jump to $69.2m net income for Q1 2026, while Safe Bulkers began dual trading on Euronext Athens to deepen European capital links for the Cyprus-based shipping group. Tourism Demand: Cyprus got a boost as the US restored its travel advisory to Level 1 and the UK eased wording, helping confidence after earlier regional instability concerns. Economy & Retail: Cyprus GDP grew 3% y/y in Q1 2026, and retail turnover rose in April, though everyday goods prices still showed volatility with increases up to 9.8% in late May. Industry Events: Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe returns to London on June 10-11, with Cyprus Airways listed among participants. Citrus Health: IVIA reinforced biological control against the citrus HLB vector in Cyprus, stressing vigilance as residual populations remain.
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