AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrowning Tragedy at Oroklini: Two 20-year-old women from Somalia were pulled unconscious from the sea off Oroklini near Larnaca and later died after strong currents swept them near the breakwaters; a large rescue response was launched (JRCC NEARCHOS), and they were taken to Larnaca General Hospital, while questions are now growing over an unstaffed lifeguard tower and missing warning signage. Public Health & Safety: Eyewitnesses and a rescuer say a lifeguard presence could have changed the outcome, with the lifeguard tower expected to be staffed from July 1. EU Bathing-Water Update: A new EU report says most European bathing sites are safe, with Cyprus among the top performers for “excellent” water quality. Local Health Access: Night pharmacies list for Thursday, June 19 across Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca. Health Policy Context: Cyprus’ competitiveness report flags low productivity as a structural weakness—an issue that can shape long-term capacity for reforms and services.
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