AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNorthern Cyprus Ferry Disaster: Survivors of the Filo Jet capsize off Kyrenia describe panic, loud noises from below decks, and people failing to grab lifejackets as the vessel listed and sank; authorities say 8 died, 18 remain missing, and 241 were rescued, with the captain and seven crew detained and court hearings underway while divers and Turkish assets search deep waters. Court & Investigation: Nine people appeared in Kyrenia district court over the disaster, with arrest warrants issued for more suspects and officials saying a “black box” recovery is key to understanding what went wrong. Road Safety Push: Police recorded 550 distracted-driving offences in a nationwide campaign, including 520 involving mobile phones. Sports Spotlight: Cyprus won its first Mediterranean Games tennis medal (bronze in men’s doubles) and also added gold in hammer throw, plus more medals on opening day. Local Politics: Disy leader Annita Demetriou appointed former fiscal council chief Michalis Persianis to her shadow cabinet for “resilience and development.” Public Finance Transparency: The Treasury’s Power BI budget platform has drawn 537 users since launch, offering public budget execution data.
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