AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat & Climate Watch: A Europe-wide early-season heatwave in late May 2026 smashed historical records, driven by a persistent high-pressure “heat dome” that trapped hot air from North Africa—another sign Europe is warming faster than the global average. Local Commerce & Community Resilience: Altea la Vella held a Local Commerce Day to boost neighbourhood shops and cafés, with discounts, music and family activities aimed at keeping small businesses vibrant against online and big-centre competition. Governance & Sustainable Development: Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic met Andorra’s FM Imma Tor Faus to discuss EU integration and cooperation in tourism, education and sustainable development. Local Integrity Case: In Catalonia, an investigation into Altafulla city hall legal-services contracts found alleged irregularities tied to former ICV figure Salvador Milà, with services reportedly bypassing open tender rules. Press Freedom Snapshot: A new World Press Freedom Index map shows global press freedom at a 25-year low, with most countries now in “difficult” or “very serious” categories—highlighting widening divides that affect public debate on environmental and climate issues.
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