AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPortugal World Cup Exit: Spain ended Portugal’s 2026 run with a 1-0 Round of 16 win, as Mikel Merino struck late to send Cristiano Ronaldo off in tears and push Portugal into a “missed opportunity” mood; Roberto Martínez also confirmed he’s stepping down as coach. Spain’s Defensive Streak: Unai Simón extended Spain’s tournament clean-sheet run to a record 609 minutes, keeping Portugal scoreless and setting up a quarter-final vs Belgium. EU Border Controls: The EU rejected calls to pause new fingerprint and facial-recognition border checks despite “20 difficult spots,” warning that suspending only some routes would strand travellers. Energy Policy: Portugal’s energy minister said the Iberian Peninsula is still an “energy island,” calling for faster grid links, more flexibility, storage and resilience. Extreme Heat & Wildfires: WHO warned more deadly weeks may come as Europe braces for hotter conditions, with Portugal and southern Spain forecast near 43C. Maritime Tourism: Portugal’s tall ship Sagres will offer free public tours in Boston and New Bedford as part of Sail250.
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