AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoDrought and Crops: The European Commission says summer heat and rainfall deficits cut 2026 yields, including soya beans by 15%, fresh forage maize by 14% and potatoes by 7%, raising pressure on livestock farmers ahead of winter. Czech Voices: At the Frankfurt Book Fair, Czech writer Radka Denemarková and Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi discussed how women’s stories and historical memory shape societies; Czechia is this year’s guest of honour. Air Links: LOT Polish Airlines has restored direct Warsaw–Bangkok flights after a 26-year gap, with service increasing to five times weekly from October 26. Growth Outlook: The IMF warns Central Europe’s growth potential has fallen to about 2.5%, down from roughly 5% before EU accession, as ageing, weak productivity and slower German industry weigh on the region. Slovakia’s Surveillance Trial: A court case over the alleged spying on journalists and politicians, including murdered reporter Ján Kuciak, opened in Bratislava but was postponed indefinitely; defendants pleaded not guilty. Retail Technology: Zalando is testing AI-powered robots to sort clothing returns at logistics sites in Germany and Poland, tackling a costly challenge for online fashion.
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