AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Grid Reliability: Cyprus’ solar boom is running into curtailment trouble, with CyprusGrid reporting 162 GWh of PV output cut in the first five months of 2026—about 65% of what could have been generated—leaving households paying the EAC for power they could have stored. Construction & Timber Trade: Saudi Wood Expo opens in Riyadh today (Aug 30–Sep 1) with 200+ exhibitors; Cyprus Forest Industries is attending for the first time, highlighting timber and engineered wood demand for construction, interiors and manufacturing. Business Services & Talent: A Cyprus-based data expert says the island can export high-value senior data leadership across Europe and the US via remote fractional roles, leveraging infrastructure, talent and time-zone overlap. Cost of Living: Euro area inflation expectations eased in July, but Cyprus still faces higher pressure, with annual inflation at 4.4% in July. Labour Market Reality Check: Cyprus reported 13,905 job vacancies in Q1 2026, led by wholesale/retail, accommodation/food and construction—though “ghost jobs” concerns remain for younger seekers relying on online platforms. Environment & Accountability: Limassol sea pollution sparked a high-level meeting, but officials struggled to pinpoint causes of foam, smells and waste, with multiple agencies and possible sources including wastewater and fish farms.
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