AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCroatian Sport Spotlight: Filip Hrgović stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title at London’s O2, becoming Croatia’s first heavyweight world champion after Itauma’s corner threw in the towel and Itauma was taken from the ring on a stretcher. Tennis & Local Pride: Donna Vekic knocked out Australian Talia Gibson in a three-set US Open opener, handing the Croat a win after Gibson had looked set to take her first Grand Slam outside Australia. Public Health: West Nile virus has been confirmed in dead crows across Zagreb, prompting urgent mosquito-control measures and advice to remove standing water and use repellents. Environment & Science: Croatian researchers are launching an early-warning system to track non-native species in the Adriatic, aiming to spot new arrivals and slow potential ecosystem damage. Economy & Living Costs: Croatia’s retail sales rose for the 40th straight month in July, while GDP growth eased to 1.7% year-on-year in Q2. Agriculture Support: Zadar County is preparing up to €250,000 to expand Marasca cherry orchards over three years, backing new plantations, irrigation, and soil work. Travel & Weather: Dubrovnik braces for more scorching days with an orange heat warning for Monday.
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