AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Crisis in Catalonia (Costa Brava): A fast-moving blaze near La Bisbal d’Empordà has burned about 1,280–2,300 hectares and forced roughly 10,000–12,000 people to stay indoors, with thick smoke and major road disruption; Catalan authorities say the fire may have been sparked by roadside work using an angle grinder, and they’ve asked the military emergency unit (UME) for help. Heat and Safety Backdrop: The wider Iberian heatwave continues to push extreme temperatures across Spain and Europe, raising fire risk and health concerns. Sports Spotlight (Spain): Unai Simón set a World Cup record with 519 consecutive minutes without conceding as Spain beat Austria 3-0, extending a clean-sheet run. Tour de France Build-up: Tadej Pogačar starts his bid for a record-equalling fifth Tour title in Barcelona, with rivals including Jonas Vingegaard and rising French teen Paul Seixas. Tech/Business: Nebius reportedly signed an 18MW lease with Merlin Properties for a Madrid-Getafe data center, signaling continued Spain data-center expansion. Culture/TV: Movistar Plus+ begins filming “Iruña 97,” a San Fermín-set thriller produced in Pamplona and Vizcaya.
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