AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire Emergency (France/Spain): More than 325,000 people have fled homes as major wildfires rage across southwest France and central Spain near Madrid, with authorities warning a fresh heatwave could worsen conditions around Bordeaux; France’s president called a crisis cabinet meeting. Italian Mobility & Travel Culture: A viral incident on Bangkok’s BTS involved Italian schoolchildren and a Thai woman over noise and public manners, leading to fines and a formal apology from the Italian embassy. Maritime Security (Drugs): Italy’s border police seized over 2.6 tonnes of cocaine worth about €500 million off Portugal, with four arrests after the drugs were found on an ultra-fast rigid inflatable boat. Road Freight (Labor Crunch): A new report highlights a structural truck-driver shortage across Europe, with Italy among the most exposed countries, threatening capacity and reliability. Cybersecurity (Ransomware): A tracker reports 148 ransomware claims against Italian organizations in H1 2026, with manufacturing the most targeted sector. Aviation/Private Travel: Analysis of GCC private-jet demand points to Europe—especially the UK, France, Spain and Italy—as the top destination for late-summer travel.
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