AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAir Links: LOT Polish Airlines has restored direct Warsaw–Bangkok flights for the first time in 26 years, starting with three weekly services and planning five a week from October 26. Retail Technology: Zalando is testing AI-powered robots to sort clothing returns at logistics sites in Germany and Poland, tackling a costly challenge for online fashion. Press Freedom: A long-delayed Slovak trial over the alleged surveillance of journalists and politicians was postponed indefinitely after defendants pleaded not guilty. Growth Outlook: The IMF says Central Europe’s growth potential has fallen to about 2.5%, from roughly 5% before EU accession. The World Bank expects regional growth to slow to 2.2% in 2026 and forecasts Romania’s economy will contract by 0.5% amid fiscal tightening and higher energy costs. Water Stress: Czechia recorded its third-driest first nine months since 1961, intensifying concerns over water use as the country considers a major AI data-centre project.
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