AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Security & Travel Policy: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Russia’s “hybrid attacks” mean the bloc should raise the cost, including tighter controls and reviewing tourist visas for Russians. Border Checks & Schengen: Italy and Spain keep extending tit-for-tat border controls linked to the Ceuta migrant crisis, with Spain extending checks on arrivals from Italy to Oct. 8. Canada-EU Mobility Talks: Mark Carney pushes a “unique alliance” with the EU, with visa rules and possible visa-free options for Canadians on the table as he heads to Strasbourg. Tourism Trade & Promotion: Bulgaria promotes its tourism at Paris’s IFTM Top Resa, pitching culture, spa and wellness to French partners. Cruise Industry: CFC rebrands as Ambassador Croisières and expands its 2028 program. Travel Disruption Alerts: Thailand ends its 60-day visa-free scheme from Sept. 15, cutting stays for many nationalities. Safety & Disasters: Germany’s school bus tyre burst sent 16 children to hospital; Nepal reports 607 foreign tourists missing after Bhotekoshi floods. Local Housing Pressure: In London, residents accuse a housing association of selling flats and renting some to tourists while repairs complaints go unanswered.
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