AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGlobal Peace Index 2026: Iceland stays the world’s most peaceful country for a 19th straight year, while Cyprus drops nine places to 80th and Greece climbs to 53rd, as the index flags a 12th consecutive year of worsening peace driven mainly by conflict. Energy costs: A new cross-country ranking shows electricity prices vary wildly, with Bermuda topping residential costs and Europe’s fuel-importers featuring heavily among the most expensive markets. Trade & investment: India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal will visit Switzerland (June 12-13) to push implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), including talks with Swiss officials and the pharmaceutical industry. Crypto crackdown: U.S. prosecutors charged two men linked to the AudiA6 crypto laundering service, accused of processing about $389m in illicit funds, in a multinational takedown that included support from Iceland and other countries. Climate tech watch: Carbon dioxide removal experts warn that research and funding shortfalls are holding back CDR, which currently removes only a small share of global emissions. Business in Iceland: Food prices in Iceland are among the highest in Europe, according to the Iceland Competition Authority’s findings.
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