AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCulture: Czech author Radka Denemarková and Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi discussed how history shapes society at the Frankfurt Book Fair, where Czechia is this year’s guest of honour. Climate: August was the joint warmest on record globally, and western Europe ended its hottest summer ever recorded; the month also pushed global temperatures back above 1.5°C relative to pre-industrial levels. Connectivity: LOT Polish Airlines has launched direct Warsaw–Bangkok flights, starting three times a week and rising to five from October 26. The route restores direct Poland–Thailand service after 26 years. Rule of Law: A Bratislava court indefinitely postponed the trial of Marian Kočner, Peter Tóth and three others over alleged surveillance of journalists and politicians. All defendants pleaded not guilty. Business and Technology: Zalando is testing AI-powered robots to sort clothing returns at logistics sites in Poland and Germany. Economy: The IMF warns Central Europe’s growth potential has fallen to about 2.5%, from roughly 5% before EU accession, as ageing populations, weak productivity and slower German industry weigh on the region.
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