AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMontenegro–Egypt Trade & Shipping: Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović met Egypt’s Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, with both sides agreeing to deepen economic ties and study a direct shipping link after Alexandria and Montenegro ports signed an MoU focused on port operations, digital upgrades, capacity building and environmental sustainability. Defense Industry / Shipbuilding: Portugal will buy three FREMM EVO frigates from Italy’s Fincantieri under the SAFE programme, with deliveries planned for 2029–2030; the deal is framed as a boost to European defense industry autonomy and includes sustainment and technology transfer. EU Digital Enforcement: The European Commission hit AliExpress with a record $629m fine under the Digital Services Act for failing to properly assess illegal or unsafe products. Cybersecurity: Sophos launched Sophos Fusion, an AI-native cybersecurity defense system aimed at coordinating responses across security tools as attacks move faster. Regional Economy Watch: Kosovo’s inflation topped the Balkans at 6% in June, while Montenegro reported 3.6%, keeping pressure on household costs. Tourism Pressure in the Region: Albania’s tourism minister says recent protests slowed arrivals, with cancellations and a sharp drop in visitors from key markets including Montenegro.
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