AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefence & Industry: Portugal has signed a €3.9bn state-to-state deal with Italy to buy three Fincantieri FREMM EVO frigates under the EU SAFE programme, with deliveries due 2029-2030 and upgrades at Arsenal do Alfeite aimed at replacing older ships by 2030. Atlantic Tech: Google and other US tech firms have approached Portugal’s telecoms regulator ANACOM about new submarine cable projects, including Google’s “Nuvem” link to the US via the Azores and Sines. Wildfire Response: Avincis has leased two Bridger Super Scoopers for active firefighting in Portugal through mid-October, boosting aerial suppression capacity during a demanding season. Energy & Climate: Aon’s H1 2026 catastrophe recap flags Portugal’s costliest windstorm on record (€4.4bn) alongside broader global insured-loss trends. Local Life: Albufeira has banned TVDE ride-hailing vehicles from busy streets, triggering an immediate backlash from operators. Travel & Cost of Living: The Algarve tops Europe’s best-value family holiday destination for 2026, with Albufeira highlighted as a key base. Security & Law: Bison Bank becomes the first Portuguese bank authorised to offer crypto-asset services directly under EU MiCA rules. Environment: A suspected wolf attack in Miranda do Douro killed 46 sheep and injured 12, with potential compensation and conservation-livestock measures under review.
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