AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Sanctions: The EU imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and firms tied to a yearslong cyberespionage campaign targeting EU governments and critical infrastructure, with France saying it will summon the Russian ambassador. Norwegian Defence & Industry: Kongsberg said Q2 orders jumped 53%, driven mainly by Joint Strike Missile demand, as European governments keep boosting air defence and counter-drone spending. Energy Policy: The IEA urged the EU to re-examine its Arctic drilling ban, arguing Europe needs more supply security and pointing to Norway as a reliable partner. Arctic/Seabed Tech: TGS and Norway’s Allton signed a collaboration to speed up deployment of deepwater ocean-bottom node (OBN) technology, aiming to cut costs and expand where high-resolution seabed imaging can be used. Business & Finance: LNS became the first to deploy Volvo’s A30 Electric electric articulated haulers on Hafslund Kraft’s Hemsil 3 hydropower project, while SBI Funds Management’s IPO opens for subscription tomorrow with anchor interest reported from major global investors including Norges Bank Investment Management. Travel & Consumer: UAE travellers are still booking Europe despite the heatwave, but are “editing” trips toward coasts, alpine areas and luxury stays; separately, a study presented in Barcelona suggests multilingualism may slow brain ageing. Sports & Economy: England’s World Cup semi-final push is already boosting pub trade, with landlords reporting strong takings ahead of the next match.
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