AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoNations League Shock in Brussels: France edged Belgium 1-0 as Michael Olise struck in the 88th minute, handing Zinedine Zidane a perfect start with two wins and leaving Mark van Bommel’s side with their first defeat. Belgium Football Buzz: Belgian media praised Van Bommel’s bold approach despite the loss, while Olise’s late heroics became the headline across match reports. Italy’s Bounce-Back: Italy responded to an earlier setback by thrashing Türkiye 4-1 in Bursa, with Pio Esposito and others firing after a fast start. Cross-Border Fuel Push: Dutch drivers spent more in Germany and Belgium, with card transactions up 20% and €1.5bn total in the first half of 2026, as price gaps pulled motorists abroad. Energy Pressure Watch: A diesel price surge is rattling Europe’s economy, raising freight costs and squeezing farmers and businesses. Belgium Business Abroad: Belgian firms are exploring deeper cooperation with Kazakhstan in petrochemicals, logistics, smart cities and AI, including startup and pilot projects.
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