AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfires Crisis (France & Spain): France’s PM Sébastien Lecornu says the Gironde blaze has returned to a “critical” level after gusty winds, with about 170,000 people still evacuated and nearly 33,000 hectares burned; across the border, Spain has declared a national emergency as more than 270,000 people flee, including 70,000 around Madrid, where smoke is thick enough to force residents to keep windows shut. Emergency Response (EU support): France is mobilizing the military and aviation, including an A400M dropping flame retardants, while Macron thanks multiple countries for help; evacuations also hit Bordeaux suburbs, and the Tour de France’s final stage was shortened to free security staff for firefighting. Czech Angle (rail upgrade): The Czech government approved the next phase of a major Prague–Beroun railway tunnel: a 24.7 km double-track link expected to start in 2032 and cut Prague–Beroun travel to about 13 minutes, with Prague–Pilsen around 45 minutes. Sports (Sparta Prague): Sparta Prague signed Norwegian striker Jonatan Braut Brunes, cousin of Erling Haaland, on a multi-year deal ahead of Champions League qualifying. Culture (Prague event): Thai Market 2026 returns to Prague on 4 September with Thai food, workshops, performances, and activities in cooperation with Prague 6.
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