AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeatwave toll and strain: Spain reported at least 1,028 heat-related deaths in June, with Europe’s total excess deaths now put at 1,300+ as record temperatures keep pushing health systems and daily life to the limit. Central Europe records: Hungary and Slovakia logged new all-time highs (around 42°C and 41.3°C respectively), with water restrictions and tanker deliveries in some areas. Water crisis in Hungary: Lake Velence near Budapest has dropped to a record low, exposing mud and cutting supplies that farmers and residents rely on. Storm disruptions: Severe thunderstorms hit Zurich Airport, cancelling about 70 flights and diverting dozens more. Business and connectivity: Škoda Group says 2025 brought nearly €1.8bn in new orders; Norsk Hydro agreed to partially restart Slovakia’s Slovalco aluminium smelter; and Budapest launched its first direct flight to Riyadh. Culture and industry: Ji.hlava opened a €110,000 documentary support call, while KVIFF’s Industry Days gear up with major international names. Politics and identity: A commentary argues Central and Eastern Europe’s politics are shaped by nostalgia and nationalism, not just anti-globalism.
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