AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeatwave toll in Europe: Germany reported 99 drownings last month, the most since the 2003 record heatwave, as extreme temperatures fuelled wildfires, travel chaos and higher mortality. Southern Europe wildfire crisis: Spain’s deadliest blaze in Almería/Bedar killed at least 12 (including four believed to be British) with 23 missing; a British couple were found badly burned in a ravine after being trapped while hiking. Tour de France under pressure: Organisers shortened Stage 9 by 30km after a red heat alert in Corrèze, with France in its third heatwave since late May. Baltic energy and security: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia say they’ve ended dependence on Russia/Belarus grids by syncing with the EU market, while Baltic diplomats protested Russian disinformation and denied airspace access for strikes. NATO dependence debate: Germany agreed a deal with the US to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles, raising questions about Europe’s reliance on Washington. World Cup spotlight: Semifinals are set: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina, with heat-management via retractable roofs. Kazakhstan crypto push: President Tokayev signed a decree to accelerate regulated digital-asset adoption, including stablecoin payments and tax incentives.
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