AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoGibraltar-Spain border opens: After a new EU-UK deal, the Gibraltar land border fence and routine checks were dismantled at midnight, with thousands crossing freely and Schengen-style checks shifting to Gibraltar’s airport and port—big news for daily commuters and holidaymakers in the Campo de Gibraltar. EU travel disruption watch: Ryanair warns the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is still causing slow passport processing and long queues at 15 airports this summer, urging UK families to build in extra time. Outdoor travel trend: Gear libraries are growing across Europe, letting travellers rent or borrow equipment to travel lighter and more sustainably. Tourism policy push: Portugal’s tourism could get a stronger EU role, with Renew Europe calling for tourism to be treated as a strategic competitiveness pillar plus crisis-ready funding. Ukraine drone deal: Von der Leyen announced a new €1bn EU payment for drones under the Ukraine loan, aiming to scale production with EU industry and Ukrainian know-how. Safety tragedy in Spain: A mum and her two children died after a triple drowning at Roncal dam in the Pyrenees; authorities say it’s being treated as accidental while investigating.
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