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New Legislation on Daily Rentals: A Step Forward for Cyprus Real Estate?

The Cyprus Real Estate Agents Registration Council has warmly welcomed recent initiatives aimed at legislating daily property rentals. These regulatory steps were discussed during a House commerce committee session, focusing on bolstering the framework for self-catering accommodations and implementing penalties.

This comes at a critical time when the council has voiced concerns on how short-term rentals could potentially hike rental prices by reducing the supply of long-term housing. This legislative move seeks to address such challenges while emphasizing quality and safety standards in accommodations.

With tourists increasingly turning to daily rental properties, issues like planning zone violations and unregistered accommodations, resulting in possible tax losses, have surfaced. Such discrepancies highlight the need for regulation to protect Cyprus’ tourism reputation.

“We are pleased to see more support from various organizations and members of parliament in tackling these daily rental challenges,” said Marinos Kineyirou, President of the Council. Forward-looking legislative measures are paramount for safeguarding consumer interests, maintaining our property market’s health, and preserving Cyprus’ tourism image.

For more insights into how Cyprus real estate is evolving, read about Cyprus joining the Schengen Area and its impact on investment.

Apple Embeds Agentic Coding In Xcode, Pioneering AI-Driven Development

Introduction

Apple has taken a bold step in transforming the software development landscape with its latest Xcode update. By integrating agentic coding, the company is empowering developers with advanced AI tools that can autonomously generate and test code, streamlining complex workflows. This move underscores Apple’s commitment to innovation and positions the tech giant at the forefront of AI-driven development.

Expanding The Developer Ecosystem

The updated Xcode now supports powerful AI agents, including Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex. With these integrations, the development environment is set to handle multi-step tasks, allowing the AI to build projects, search through Apple’s extensive documentation, and resolve coding issues. In a recent demonstration, an Apple representative highlighted how coding agents and Xcode collaborate to manage complex processes seamlessly.

Driving A Paradigm Shift In Coding

The update builds on earlier enhancements introduced in the summer, when Apple added support for tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI services. The new agent-based features reflect a broader industry trend sometimes referred to as “vibe coding,” where developers provide prompts and AI systems generate initial code that is later refined by humans. This approach can reduce development time and shift how programmers interact with software tools.

Implications For The Future

While Apple’s consumer AI products have seen mixed reception, the integration of AI into Xcode is drawing attention from iOS developers. The system allows additional compatible AI services to be connected through an open API, reducing dependence on a single provider.

Market Rollout And Industry Impact

Xcode 26.3 is currently available in beta for registered Apple developers and is expected to reach a wider audience through the App Store later this year. The release follows a broader shift in the technology sector toward AI-assisted coding tools, as companies including OpenAI continue to introduce new developer-focused applications.

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