AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave and animal welfare: In Podgorica, activists say abandoned horses are roaming near an illegal dumpsite and improvised settlements with no shelter, water or food as temperatures near 40°C bake the Balkans, raising alarms about weak enforcement and lack of large-animal facilities. Climate pressure across Europe: Multiple reports track a record-breaking heatwave linked to human-driven global warming, with health impacts, storm-related deaths in Belgium, and even temporary shutdowns at a Swiss nuclear plant due to river temperatures. Montenegro’s infrastructure push: A groundbreaking ceremony in Kolašin starts the Matesevo–Andrijevica highway, Montenegro’s biggest current project, with bridges, tunnels and a stated “green construction” approach. Adriatic tourism outlook: The Adriatic Sea Tourism Report 2026 forecasts growth in cruise, ferry and marina activity, with Montenegro expected to keep rising. Protected nature under threat (region-wide): A Mongabay investigation describes alleged permit-free construction and fencing for a luxury resort in Albania’s Vjosa-Narta protected landscape, threatening dunes and habitat for endangered species. Circular economy momentum: EU-linked circular battery and packaging initiatives highlight efforts to scale recycling-ready design and lower material footprints.
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