AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & safety: Two boys (8 and 10) died after being left in a hot car in Xylophagou, with their father and stepmother arrested over alleged negligence; medical professionals reported extreme stiffness and sun-related burns. Workforce pressure: Cyprus recorded 63 occupations with labour shortages in 2024, with the biggest gaps in healthcare and digital roles, including nurses and medical imaging technicians. Emergency care at sea: A 67-year-old Belgian passenger was airlifted from a cruise ship off Paphos to Nicosia General Hospital under the NEARCHOS plan. Fire response: Four firefighters were treated after smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion during the Aradippou factory blaze; authorities say all workers were accounted for. Healthcare leadership: Hadassah Medical Center Limassol named George Zachariades as CEO ahead of its opening. EU health policy: EU lawmakers backed stronger rules to protect girls from cyber violence, with Cyprus officials highlighting support for victims, schools and tougher enforcement. Energy outlook: An expert warns Cyprus still lacks a coherent long-term energy strategy amid costs, climate targets and geopolitics.
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