AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfires & toxic smoke: Firefighters battled major blazes across Portugal, Greece and Spain, with evacuations and warnings to stay indoors as toxic smoke spread from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki; in central Portugal’s Vouzela area, the fire had already burned about 12,000 hectares by Sunday, while cross-border reinforcements were sent to help. Heatwave risk: Europe braces for another heat surge with tropical nights returning and temperatures again pushing toward 40°C, raising the odds of fresh outbreaks. Prevention crackdown in Portugal: The GNR reported arrests of more than 130 suspected arsonists and said enforcement will focus on compliance with fire-safety rules during a week when most of the country is at very high or high risk. New wildfire detection tech: FireSat satellites are set to launch to spot fires faster and better distinguish smouldering from flaming blazes, aiming to improve response and reduce smoke impacts. Accessibility & sustainability tech: NOS launched Guia-Nos, a free AI accessibility app that helps blind and visually impaired users navigate and read documents via a phone camera. Reuse over replace: IKEA expanded its second-hand marketplace to Portugal, supporting longer product lifespans and cutting waste.
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