AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Cost of Living: Spain’s heat toll keeps climbing, with Germany reporting a record ~14,000 heat-related deaths this summer and Spain’s public health institute logging nearly 4,500 since June 1, underscoring how extreme weather is turning into a public-health and economic drag. Housing & Tourism Pressure: In the Canaries, holiday rentals are shrinking: advertised homes fell 15% year-on-year to 39,678 in July, while demand stays intense (95% booked at least once), and Tenerife still dominates with 41% of listings. Luxury Property Watch: Tenerife’s Costa Adeje (Avenida de la Macaronesia) is flagged as the archipelago’s priciest street, with average asking prices near €6m. Mining & Investment: Spain has secured its first mining investment license in Iran, opening a new European channel into Tehran’s sector despite sanctions. Security & Crime: The US Treasury sanctioned an Ecuador-based cocaine network using fishing vessels to move drugs toward Mexico, tying it to violent Ecuadorian groups. Tech & Cyber: A new Android malware family (“Manic”) targets 169 app types and spans multiple European countries, including Spain. Labour & Policy: Spain’s long-running relationship with the ILO is highlighted as Yolanda Díaz’s bid for the organisation’s leadership draws attention to Madrid’s extensive convention record.
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