AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Pulse: Croatia posted its strongest July in two years, with 4.7 million arrivals and 29.6 million overnight stays, while June saw a dip and a sharp 28% plunge in German overnight stays. Heat & Drought Watch: Europe is bracing for another major heatwave as drought dries rivers to record lows, raises wildfire risk, and strains water and crops—MeteoAlarm flags coastal Croatia among the affected areas. Environment & Health: President Zoran Milanović demanded urgent cleanup of an illegal waste site near Gospić after USKOK-linked expert findings confirmed soil and groundwater contamination, including PFAS “forever chemicals.” Transport & Trade: HŽ Cargo and Slovak Railtrans International plan a joint venture for intermodal freight linking Adriatic ports with Central Europe, targeting 500,000 tonnes by 2028. Zagreb in the Spotlight: Hollywood stars Adrien Brody and Sean Penn are filming a political thriller in central Zagreb, with scenes tied to the Nord Stream sabotage storyline. Sports (Croatian angle): Lens reportedly agreed a loan deal for Croatian striker Franjo Ivanović from Benfica, with an option to buy.
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