AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSports Tech & Media: Liga Asobal has launched Asobal TV, a direct-to-consumer streaming service for all top Spanish handball matches in 2026-27, with coverage in Spain and Andorra plus free and subscriber-only programming; it starts at €5.99/month or €49.99/year (limited €29.99 annual offer) and is rolling out via web, Android/iOS apps, and connected TV support (Chromecast/AirPlay). Digital Childhood Regulation: France has approved a ban on social media access for under-15s, with rollout from Sept 1 for new accounts and Jan 1, 2027 for existing ones (pending a constitutional review), adding to a wider European and global push toward age-verified platforms. Payments & Sovereignty: The EU is pressing for alternatives to US card rails, arguing that Visa/Mastercard dependence could become a geopolitical risk and supporting the digital euro debate. Climate Watch: July 2026 tied July 2024 as Earth’s hottest month on record, according to NOAA, with NASA and Copernicus also ranking it at the top. Space & Science Outreach: A total solar eclipse on Aug 12 will darken parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including Spain, with NASA-backed teams using aircraft, balloons, and ground observations to study the Sun’s corona. Maritime Industry: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is expanding with 26 national pavilions, 11 new exhibiting countries, and first-time official representations from India and Vietnam.
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