AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeatwave & wildfires: Spain is bracing for another day of extreme heat, with warnings over 44C as firefighters tackle deadly blazes across the country and the wider Mediterranean. Tobacco crackdown: The government has approved a major anti-smoking expansion, moving to ban smoking on terraces, beaches and other outdoor public spaces, with tougher rules also covering vaping and new fines. AI child-safety push: Spain’s digital minister backed an international coalition at the UN in Geneva to protect children from AI risks, warning that countries were “late” with social media. Energy storage boost: Spain and Portugal back 3.5GW of new pumped-hydro storage capacity, funded via EU grants, as both countries accelerate grid resilience. Economy & business: Bankinter beat profit forecasts with a 16% jump in net profit, helped by higher fees and lending income. World Cup fallout: Spain’s triumph is still sparking debate over possible US tax deductions on prize money, while FIFA says it found no match-fixing in the tournament. Football transfers: Barcelona signed Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund, and Liverpool are reported to be leading the race for PSG winger Bradley Barcola.
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