AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIceland in the spotlight: Iceland assumes the CBSS Presidency from 1 July with “resilience” at the centre, pushing work on hybrid threats, maritime security, critical infrastructure and child protection. Tourism & culture: A new wave of polar travel marketing highlights Quark Expeditions’ expanded Arctic 2028 and Antarctica 2028/29 seasons, including photography-focused programmes. Business & markets: Plzeňský Prazdroj reports weaker beer export demand, with sales down 7.9% last year and softer performance in key markets including Slovakia, Germany and Poland. Policy & finance: A European map of R&D tax subsidies shows implied relief rates for profitable large firms ranging from 1% (Denmark) to 39% (Portugal), with the US at 7% and China at 32%. Health & environment: Research links microplastics to faster antibiotic resistance, raising new public-health concerns. Corporate news: Syntholene Energy Corp announces a $1.5m non-brokered private placement.
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