AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEurovision in Vienna: The 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicks off this week with 35 countries, including Montenegro, with U.S. fans getting live streams via Peacock and YouTube (no U.S. national TV broadcast). EU foreign policy: At UN talks in Vienna, the EU pushed tougher global action against illicit firearms trafficking, including support for a new UNODC global study, while EU Foreign Affairs Council discussions also focused on Western Balkans cooperation and Ukraine-related sanctions. Montenegro energy: EPCG commissioned the 55 MW Gvozd wind farm, backed by an EBRD loan, adding major new generation capacity and marking the biggest EPCG build since 1982. Health & crisis response: A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius near Tenerife triggered large-scale evacuation and repatriation planning, with cases and fatalities reported as authorities trace the outbreak’s origin. Regional business & policy: Montenegro’s presence also shows up in Mediterranean parliamentary work, while energy and investment themes continue to dominate the Western Balkans agenda.
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