AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeatwave Crisis: A record-breaking heatwave has killed at least 18 people in France, including two children found dead in a hot car, as schools close and authorities issue red alerts across parts of Europe. UK Weather & Health: The UK Met Office has issued rare red warnings for extreme heat, with amber alerts for Yorkshire and the Humber and guidance urging schools to shut or adjust schedules. Scams Watch: ETIAS is not live yet, but travel firms warn of unofficial sites selling “early access” to the new Europe travel authorisation. EU–Russia Dialogue: Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico backs reopening EU-Russia communication channels, adding to the debate over how Europe should handle the war’s fallout. Trade & Industry: South Korea says it reached broad consensus with the EU on steel quota cuts, while UPS is investing $48m to expand temperature-controlled cold-chain logistics across Europe and beyond. Culture & Soft Power: Seoul’s arts foundation is pushing cultural partnerships across Europe to boost the city’s “soft power,” including a major deal with Barcelona.
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