AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCatalonia Civil Society: Òmnium Cultural re-elected Xavier Antich as president, warning of a “diabolical” electoral cycle and pushing a broad “national construction” agenda tied to language, education, culture and youth. Vigo Armed Forces Day: In Vigo’s Armed Forces Day parade, low visibility forced the air show and parachute display to be cancelled, while a flag-raising mishap saw the rope snap; Princess Leonor attended in uniform. Barcelona Demography: Barcelona recorded its lowest birth rate in 85 years, with births down to 11,012 in 2025 and a continued youth exodus amid the housing squeeze. Weather & Heat: A record-warm late-May heatwave is hitting northern Spain and spreading weekend alerts, with sea warming adding to the “soup” effect. Colombia Election Watch (Spain-linked): The IACHR urged Colombia to protect candidates amid political violence, while international observation ramps up with observers including Spain; Colombia also accused Ecuador of “deliberate interference” over tariff moves tied to a presidential candidate. Sport (Spain angle): Liverpool sacked Arne Slot and is reportedly moving toward Basque coach Andoni Iraola. Tourism/Heritage: Peñíscola in Castellón leans into medieval history and film fame, while a replica Spanish galleon (Galeón Andalucía) docked in Cardiff Bay to showcase Andalusian maritime heritage.
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