AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPortugal Football: Jorge Jesus has reached an agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become the next head coach, replacing Roberto Martínez after Portugal’s 1-0 World Cup last-16 exit to Spain; reports say Jesus will sign a four-year deal through the 2030 World Cup and be unveiled in Lisbon on Friday. World Cup Fallout: Bruno Fernandes said Portugal were “sad, frustrated, and disillusioned” after the tournament ended, adding the squad’s quality and togetherness raised expectations. Belgium–Portugal Link: Belgium’s quarter-final plans were shaken by a club-vs-country dispute: Sporting Lisbon has banned defender Zeno Debast from facing Spain over a fitness disagreement. Public Health & Safety: Consumer group DECO warns Portugal has lost enough treated drinking water over the past decade to supply around 30 million people, pointing to ageing networks and recent shortages in Almada. Politics: Parliament’s committee approved a bill to ban face-concealing clothing in public spaces, with PSD, Chega, Iniciativa Liberal and CDS backing it. Economy & Travel: Portugal’s economy is forecast to grow 0.6% sequentially and 2.2% year-on-year in Q2, while tourist arrivals hit 29.9 million in 2025 (+3.3%), though spending per trip fell. Environment: The Algarve is seeing marine heatwaves, with sea temperatures off Faro reported above 26°C. Culture: Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at 75 in Portugal after illness and emergency intestinal surgery.
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