AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoInfrastructure Update: After 26 years, the upgraded Larnaca–Dhekelia road finally opens, adding wider lanes, pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, bus stops and 22 pelican crossings along a 3.25km stretch, with some service-road and landscaping work due to finish by October. Tourism & Travel Demand: Cyprus hotels are banking on late arrivals, while only 1 in 5 are fully licensed as the 2027 deadline looms—plus Cyprus inflation eased to 2.9% in July, a small relief for holiday budgets. Border & Airport Disruption: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) checks are still causing long waits across Europe, with guidance on how travellers may reduce queue time—useful for Cyprus-bound visitors transiting Schengen. Nature & Family Travel: Ukrainian children affected by the war spent a holiday in Cyprus via cooperation involving the president’s office, tourism ministry, the Kyiv embassy, and partners including Join UP and SkyUp. Local Events: The 44th Lefkara Festival runs Aug 7–22, with concerts, crafts and a children’s fun fair. Agriculture & Food Security: Israel is sending predatory beetles to Cyprus to tackle the cochineal pest threatening prickly pear plantations.
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