AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS–Russia Sanctions: Trump is pushing to add Iran to a Russia sanctions bill that would impose up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian crude, with Slovakia named among the affected countries—though Democrats are said to resist the Iran addition. EU Inflation Watch: Eurostat reports EU annual inflation fell to 2.9% in June (eurozone 2.8%), with energy costs easing but services still pushing prices up; Slovakia remains among the higher-inflation countries. Local Justice: Slovakia’s ombudsman welcomes plans for compensation for victims of unlawful sterilisations, but warns past draft promises stalled and stresses the need for real adoption. Health & Tech: A UN report condemns surrogacy as exploitation as the industry could surge toward $99.75bn by 2033; meanwhile, Chinese AI medical tools drew attention at WAIC. Sports & Culture: Slovakia’s Púchov hosts a European para-cycling cup where UAE won medals; President Pavel backs festivals as rare spaces for dialogue beyond politics. Environment: EU states including Slovakia urge looser cormorant culling rules as fishers blame the birds for major losses.
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