AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBaltic Security Tensions: Russia sent a heavily armed frigate with cruise and hypersonic missiles near a German island, as NATO warns of possible attacks and Latvia calls for EU cash to fund defence. EU Defence Funding: Latvia says it needs €7bn from the EU to cover higher spending and economic losses from cutting trade with Moscow. Russian Crackdown: A Russian court jailed opposition figure Lev Shlosberg for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine, while Yabloko faces further barriers to elections. Drought Hits the Rhine: Record-low Rhine water levels are disrupting German construction supply chains, raising costs and threatening shortages. Leisure Travel Boom: Europe captured about one-third of global leisure travel spend in 2025, led by Southern Europe, with growth forecast to continue into 2026. AI Data Centres & Energy: Europe’s data centre boom is spreading beyond the west, driven by the AI push and cheaper renewable power. Art Theft in Sicily: Renaissance masterpieces were stolen from a museum in Messina during a religious festival, with authorities calling it a highly skilled heist. Earthquake Aftermath (Colombia): The death toll from a major quake rose to 289, with 143 still missing.
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