AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUEFA and Infantino Fallout: UEFA confirmed it made a “departure payment” and paid MBA fees for a former employee linked to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying the move followed rules in place at the time and that staff regulations were tightened after 2016. Finnish Trade Watch: Finland posted a €1.9bn trade surplus in June, with exports up sharply year-on-year as export volume and prices rose, while imports also climbed. Energy Costs: Finland’s electricity prices are set to rise by 70% this autumn, adding pressure to household and business budgets. Power, Water and AI: A study flags the hidden water footprint of AI use, warning that data-centre growth could drive major water demand as Europe and others expand digital infrastructure. EU Critical Minerals Push: Finland’s delegation says the EU is exploring ways to finance early-stage critical minerals exploration, including projects in Namibia, where upfront funding is a key hurdle. Security and Drones: A drone incident near Bulgaria’s Kardam border is being investigated, with authorities saying surveillance failed to detect it in time.
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