AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate & Resilience: Europe’s heat is turning into a wildfire and drought problem that UN agencies say is getting harder to outpace, with EU land burned far above the 20-year average and risks spreading into drier, colder regions. Weather Watch: The UK is set for a brief summer-like warm spell this weekend as hot air grips Europe and pushes north, though rain and cloud should blunt the worst extremes. Security & Diplomacy: Germany is moving to close the Russian consulate in Bonn, with Bild alleging it served as a hub for Russian intelligence and hybrid operations across Western Europe. Aviation Incident: A Greek F-4 Phantom crashed during Athens’ airshow near Athens, with the pilots’ fate unclear as a search-and-rescue operation begins. Energy & Cooling: Chinese-made portable AC units are surging into Europe as heat waves outpace cooling capacity, highlighting how older buildings make standard installations difficult. Travel & Business: Bristol Airport adds nine new routes and seeks to raise its passenger cap, while Ajman expands tourism ties with an India roadshow and incentive programme. Culture & Society: Spain’s clock-change plan is back in focus as Brussels publishes dates through 2031, after Spain moved to end seasonal changes.
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