AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPayments Rollout: Bizum is starting to show up as a payment option in Spanish shops and restaurants, with a gradual push aimed at reaching most of its 31+ million users before the end of 2026—an upgrade from its strong online use (already 120,000+ e-commerce sites and millions of daily transfers). SME Tech Gap: Eurostat data puts Spain’s e-business software adoption at 66% (Cyprus 51%), but the real story is the divide: small firms lag far behind large ones, especially for ERP and business intelligence tools. Sovereign AI Push: Indra and Cohere signed an MoU to build sovereign AI collaboration between Spain and Canada, including tools to help SMEs grow and expand abroad. Short-Term Rentals Rules: New EU platform rules for short-term accommodation rentals kick in across member states, forcing digital host registration and regular data sharing with authorities. Startup Spotlight: A Paphos hospitality automation startup says building in Cyprus’ “stable” legal and tax setup helped it scale across Europe.
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