AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoEU Agriculture Pressure: Visegrad Four urged the European Commission to act fast as drought cuts fodder yields and hits crops, warning of knock-on effects for livestock and food security. Czech Cybersecurity: The Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency warned of Russia-linked social-engineering attempts to hijack Signal accounts by tricking users into linking unknown devices or sharing PINs. Industrial Policy & Research: Czech universities and KNUST discussed new partnerships in cybersecurity, science and tech, while EU funding boosted doctoral and postdoctoral research programmes with a €105.5m package. Energy & Industry: ČEZ began turbine model testing for the Orlík pumped-storage conversion, and Holcim started calcined-clay production in Czechia to scale its sustainable offering. Auto Sector: Volkswagen said its restructuring plan won’t directly affect Škoda Auto, even as it targets global job cuts; Škoda also launched the Karoq Sportline Black Edition and reported a 936km EV range run. Defense Procurement: Supacat started production of 18 HMT Extenda 6x6 vehicles for the Czech 601st Special Forces Group, with deliveries due in 2027. Economy Watch: Czech inflation accelerated to 1.9% in August, while retail sales growth rebounded in July.
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