AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPilgrimage & Faith: Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing to Slovakia’s national pilgrimage in Nitra as tens of thousands marked the feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, with Cardinal Ladislav Nemet calling for Christians to “disarm” words and curb aggression in public life. Bratislava Life Stories: Ukrainian brothers Roman and Vladimir Tsankov rebuilt their lives in Bratislava after war destroyed their family home and bakery, opening the “Coffee and People” café as a second chance for their parents. Contemporary Art: Riga Contemporary wrapped up its record-breaking second edition with 17,000 visitors, bringing 42 galleries from 16 countries and a packed public programme to strengthen the Baltic’s cultural exchange. Disaster Response (Global): Venezuela’s search-and-rescue dog Tsunami retired after saving 25 people from earthquake rubble, highlighting how international canine teams are aiding survival efforts. Gender Equality: A new EU-wide look shows the gender pay gap is smaller than the gender pension gap, with women receiving far less in retirement across Europe. Business & Industry: Haidlmair expanded in Slovakia by acquiring TFM Slovakia, boosting CNC manufacturing capacity and keeping TFM as an independent contract manufacturer. Sports & Culture: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a late-career breakout at the World Cup, turning a small-island story into a global fan favourite.
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