AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPortugal Innovation Watch: Portugal narrowed its innovation gap with the EU, hitting 93.2% of the EU average in 2026, with public support for business R&D and scientific output highlighted. Water Crisis in Almada: Expresso reports Almada’s weeks-long dry taps and low pressure stem from deeper system strain—ageing infrastructure, heavy groundwater reliance, rising demand and limited monitoring—not just a single burst main. Wildfire Response Pressure: Portugal’s Canadair firefighting planes can’t operate in extreme heat (38C+), meaning key assets may be sidelined as heatwaves intensify. Fuel Costs: Diesel is forecast to jump about 7 cents per litre and petrol about 3 cents next week amid renewed oil-market volatility. Tourism & Living: A new motorhome park opened near Algarve’s Burgau beach, while Marvila Studios in Lisbon launches a hybrid student-hotel concept. Sport & Portugal: Jorge Jesus is set to replace Roberto Martínez as Portugal coach after the World Cup exit, with a four-year deal reported.
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