AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEurovision Fallout: Israel’s Noam Bettan made it through to the final in Vienna despite boos and “stop the genocide” chants, with four protesters removed during the first semi-final and the EBU/host ORF later stripping the protest audio from the online upload. Boycott Pressure: The row is now bigger than the stage—Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands and Slovenia are boycotting the broadcast, while Australia’s SBS faces fresh calls to switch off coverage and artists join the protest. Bucharest Nine Security: In Romania, NATO eastern-flank leaders and Nordic allies backed stronger air defenses and defense spending, with Iceland represented at the B9 summit and new drone-deals and defense cooperation discussed. Climate Warning: Scientists say the Atlantic “conveyor belt” that moderates northern Europe may be weakening faster than expected, raising collapse-risk concerns. Local/Business Watch: EcoFlow says plug-in solar products are headed to British supermarkets soon, as the UK pushes “warm homes” and energy independence.
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