AGP Executive Report

Ebola Response: The US is reportedly planning to quarantine and treat Americans exposed to Ebola in a newly built facility in Kenya, while Uganda has ordered a border closure with Congo as the outbreak (including the Bundibugyo strain) accelerates and WHO warns of a “catastrophic collision of disease and conflict.” Czech Health & AI: Czechia opened a major new Cancer Prevention Centre in Brno (EU-backed), combining screening, genetic counselling and AI-assisted imaging to speed early detection and personalised prevention. Nuclear Supply Chain: Doosan Enerbility will support Rolls-Royce SMR component manufacturing for the Temelin SMR project in the Czech Republic, via manufacturability reviews and supply-chain work. Energy Tech Startup: Czech grid-balancing startup Delta Green is piloting a platform that helps households shift consumption to manage volatility, with local partners in Romania. Biotech Leadership: Immunic Therapeutics appointed Erik Lundgren as CEO as it advances late-stage oral MS therapy programs. Robotics Research: A self-learning robotic hand that can play piano by ear points to faster, less data-hungry learning for future machines. Tech & Business: Groupon cuts up to 400 jobs in an AI shift; Webout is expanding from Czechia to the US with real-time personalised video. Aviation Note: Smaller airports are growing faster than megahubs, with Prague among the examples of route expansion and passenger recovery. Culture: A contemporary Czech comics exhibition opened in Taiwan, co-curated with Czech Academy of Sciences and Moravian Museum scholars.

Public Health Crisis: Uganda plans to close its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola spreads across both countries, while WHO warns the outbreak is colliding with conflict and calls for an immediate ceasefire. US–Africa Health Policy: Reports say the US wants to send Ebola-exposed Americans to Kenya for monitoring and treatment instead of bringing them home, as Kenya insists any cooperation will follow its own biosafety and public health rules. Czech Health & AI in Medicine: Brno’s Masaryk Oncological Institute opened a new Oncological Prevention Centre (CZK 739m) with seven specialised units and AI-assisted tumour detection. Industry & Climate Policy: Czechia and five EU states urge Brussels to protect heavy industry from carbon-cost pressures, including keeping free emissions allowance levels in the ETS. Space & Navigation Markets: EUSPA published an updated Market Report covering GNSS, Earth Observation, secure satellite communications and space situational awareness, highlighting growth and tighter synergies. Tech & Startups: Brno video-personalisation startup Webout secured US expansion backing from JIC Ventures, while ProdPro appointed Christina Nowak to lead European research. Cyber & Fraud: A UK-focused study flags a surge in scam finance ads on social media, including AI trading-bot promotions. ICT Workforce: Eurostat data shows ICT specialists are 5% of the EU workforce, with Italy among the lowest shares and Cyprus slightly down.

Hybrid-Warfare Claims: AnewZ released “TARGET: Yerevan,” alleging secret recordings tied to Russian-Armenian oligarchs and a coordinated social media push aimed at toppling Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan—framing it as part of Russia’s hybrid strategy in the South Caucasus. Space Economy: EUSPA published its new Market Report 2026, bundling GNSS, Earth Observation, Secure SATCOM and Space Situational Awareness for the first time, signaling tighter links between Europe’s downstream space markets. Ebola Policy Shock: The NYT reports Trump officials want Ebola-exposed Americans sent to Kenya for monitoring and treatment instead of bringing them home, as the outbreak in DR Congo keeps escalating. Czech Tech & Mobility: Volvo says Czech EV drivers will get access to Tesla Superchargers via the Volvo app across Europe from Q4 2026. Czech Diplomacy: Czech police released a Russian Orthodox bishop after a drug-possession arrest, while Russia summoned a Czech diplomat over the case. EU Crypto Rules: MiCA is now live, with ESMA’s register showing 204 authorized crypto firms—ending the “which country is best” guessing game.

Prague Culture: German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk are set to play Prague’s Forum Karlín on July 15, bringing their tightly structured audiovisual live show that helped define modern synth and electronic music. Czech Diplomacy: Russia has summoned a Czech diplomat over the detention of a Russian Orthodox cleric in the Czech Republic after “white substance” containers were found in his car—Czech police say no charges yet. AI Materials: Czech-linked research highlights a biodegradable polymer (pB6CC) from a trans-Atlantic team, used to build memristors aimed at more brain-like, lower-energy AI. Public Health Watch: Ebola vaccine work is nearing clinical trials in England, while the wider outbreak situation in Africa keeps escalating and drawing international pressure. Local Economy: Czech restaurant and pub prices are up sharply since 2019, with beer among the biggest jumpers after VAT changes. EU Policy Fight: Several EU states—including Czechia—are pushing back on data-center sustainability rules that may favor renewables over nuclear.

Defense & Industry: Lithuania’s national security adviser calls a South Korea partnership “win-win,” pointing to record Lithuanian defense spending and a review of Korean systems in ammo, counter-drone tech, air defense and maritime security. Drones & Supply Chains: Taiwan says drone exports are surging, driven by Ukraine-era demand and a push to build “non-red” supply chains that avoid China-linked components. Cyber & Control: Iran’s officials claim Chinese tech is being used to enable long-term throttling of Internet access during an ongoing blackout. Public Health: Ebola in the DRC is escalating fast, with Africa CDC and WHO warning that the outbreak is outpacing response capacity and calling for international cooperation. Czech Economy & Daily Life: Czech restaurant, pub and café prices are up 56% since 2019, with beer and schnitzel rising fastest after VAT changes. Prague Diplomacy: The UAE used GLOBSEC in Prague to pitch trade-resilience measures amid Iran-related route disruptions. Security Tech: A zero-click WhatsApp takeover campaign is reported hitting iPhone users on iOS 16.

Hybrid Warfare Watch: Leaked Kremlin-linked plans reportedly describe a “cognitive strike” using severed pig heads marked “Macron” to inflame tensions around Paris mosques—another reminder of Russia’s hybrid playbook against Europe. EU Diplomacy: 22 EU ambassadors and deputy heads of mission are in Kathmandu for a two-day mission, meeting Nepal’s new government and leadership on trade, climate, and cooperation. Czech Tech & AI: Stellora.AI says its “Quantum Flow” is advancing toward healthcare and drug-discovery use cases, aiming to turn research inputs into executable quantum logic. Cybersecurity: A zero-click WhatsApp takeover campaign is hitting iPhone users on iOS 16, with accounts hijacked and no linked devices shown. Energy & Industry: The European Commission awarded €400M to 65 industrial heat decarbonisation projects, including Czech participation. Local Safety: A major rescue operation pulled five cavers to safety from a gas-filled cave near Holstejn. Defense Tech: UK reporting raises alarms over how many Chinese 3D printers are used for weapons—apparently not centrally tracked.

UAE Supply-Chain Pivot: At GLOBSEC Forum 2026 in Prague, UAE foreign trade minister Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi said the Iran-war shock is “compressing” years of Gulf logistics redesign into a faster rollout, with existing trade and logistics plans being fast-tracked to keep routes resilient. Czech Defense Industry: Reunert and Czech partner CSG are setting up a European electronic artillery-fuse manufacturing capability in Slovakia, with Reunert taking 51% via Fuchs Electronics Europe. Energy + Computing in Oman: Aggreko and Czech firm Inowatti signed an Oman deal to turn flare and stranded gas into power, while Inowatti handles flexible, mobile high-density computing integration. Prague Development: Construction has started on Vinohradská 8 at the former Transgas site—technically tough work above railway tunnels and next to Czech Radio. Health Security: WHO upgraded a rare Ebola sub-strain outbreak in DR Congo to “very high,” as cases and deaths climb and attacks on treatment sites disrupt response. Sports (Czech link): Canada routed Slovakia 5-1 at the hockey worlds; Czech Tomas Machac awaits Zverev at Roland Garros.

Prague Construction Watch: Construction has started on Penta Real Estate and PSN’s Vinohradská 8 at the former Transgas site near Wenceslas Square—an unusually tricky build because parts of the project go directly above the Vinohrady railway tunnels and must avoid disrupting Czech Radio broadcasts. Security & Diplomacy: At GLOBSEC Forum 2026 in Prague, an EU-focused debate sharpened around NATO’s future and Europe’s heavy reliance on US weapons—while a UAE delegation wrapped up its participation with strategic talks to deepen UAE–Europe cooperation. Public Health Crisis: WHO says the rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has a “very high” risk of becoming a national outbreak, with deaths rising and Uganda reporting new cases. Tech & Media: Netflix’s Devil May Cry season 2 leans on South Korea’s Studio Mir, highlighting how Czech-adjacent European audiences are getting more global animation muscle. Travel & Local Life: Prague is being pitched as a top “wallet friendly” city break for Brits, with Sarajevo also leading value rankings.

Civil Defense Showcase: Finland’s huge Merihaka underground shelter in Helsinki is drawing visiting mayors and about 800 delegations, with Finnish firms pitching export-ready know-how—built for daily life and convertible in 72 hours to hold up to 6,000 people. AI & Power: Philosopher Yuk Hui warns that today’s AI boom is driven by financial business models that can reshape economies and workers, not just “tech” progress. Alliance Friction: The Iran-war dispute is straining US-European trust after Spain and Italy publicly blocked access/refueling at long-used bases. Ebola Escalation: WHO upgraded the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola risk to “very high” as confirmed cases hit 82 and suspected totals surge; Uganda reports three new positives, while attacks have burned a treatment tent in Mongbwalu. Czech Tech Angle: A US Ebola high-risk contact was transferred to the Czech Republic—another reminder that regional capacity matters when global outbreaks move fast.

Ebola Escalation: WHO has upgraded the Bundibugyo strain risk in DR Congo to “very high” after the outbreak appears to have jumped from animals to humans, with 82 confirmed cases, 7 confirmed deaths, and roughly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths; Uganda’s situation is “stable” after three new cases pushed its total to five. Czech Link in Response: WHO says another American high-risk contact has been transferred to the Czech Republic for care, underscoring how the crisis is spilling into Europe. Public Health Pressure: WHO warns the virus could spread rapidly and notes there’s no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain, while response teams race to track contacts and set up care. Local Tech/Industry Watch: Zetor is previewing its new Series 5 tractor range (102–122 hp) aimed at “simple” everyday farm operations, with a public appearance at Zielone AGRO SHOW in Poland. Cybersecurity: Researchers report GraphWorm malware using Microsoft OneDrive for stealthy command-and-control, a reminder that cloud platforms are becoming the new battleground.

Ebola Escalation: The WHO has upgraded the Ebola risk in DR Congo to “very high” at the national level as confirmed cases sit at 82 with seven deaths, but suspected cases near 750 and suspected deaths at 177—while Uganda remains “stable” after contact tracing and cancelling a mass event. Czech Link in the Outbreak: WHO says another American with a high-risk contact has been transferred to the Czech Republic, adding a direct local footprint to a fast-moving crisis. Cybersecurity: Researchers warn of GraphWorm, a new backdoor that hides command traffic using Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft Graph, part of a China-aligned espionage push toward cloud-based stealth. Defense & Industry: Reunert and CSG are setting up electronic fuze production in Slovakia, aiming to strengthen EU-made ammunition supply chains. Local Tech/Science: Brno researchers report magnetic nanorobots that can trap nanoplastics in water in real time. Travel Value: Post Office Travel Money crowns Sarajevo, Bucharest, Tirana, Belgrade and Trenčín as Europe’s best-value city breaks.

Ebola Escalation: WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is spreading rapidly and has upgraded the national risk to “very high,” with 82 confirmed cases and 7 confirmed deaths, but nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths; response is being hampered by violence and insecurity. Cross-Border Fallout: WHO also reports a high-risk American contact transferred to the Czech Republic, while another infected American is in Germany—showing how quickly the crisis is reaching Europe. Security & Industry: Czech defense manufacturing keeps moving: CSG and Reunert plan to start electronic fuze production for 155mm shells in Slovakia, and LOM PRAHA continues modernization work on the Mi-171Š “Krovka” helicopter. Tech & Policy: Adastra appoints Petr Zelenka as Chief AI Officer, while Taiwan’s foreign minister urges deeper Taiwan–Europe strategic tech cooperation. Local Tech Angle: AFBI launches a three-year project to protect Northern Ireland’s native ash trees from an invasive ash sawfly.

Ebola at the center of travel chaos: A passenger linked to the Congo outbreak triggered new US Ebola rules, and an Air France flight to Detroit was diverted to Montreal for screening—while the US now routes Americans returning from high-risk countries via Washington Dulles for enhanced checks. Public health pressure on Europe: Another American doctor exposed to Ebola is being treated in the Czech Republic, as WHO warns the outbreak is spreading faster than official figures suggest. Czech tech in the spotlight: Truecaller is moving into eSIMs, launching in the Czech Republic and 28 other countries via Telna/Telness Tech. Prague keeps winning big meetings: Prague climbed to 6th in the ICCA rankings and launched a unified tourism brand blending business and leisure. Cyber risk reminder: A reported Škoda Auto online-store breach adds to the week’s broader warning that attackers increasingly target trusted software and digital ecosystems. Diplomacy/energy: Czech leaders continued Central Asia outreach on oil, gas, and strategic supplies.

Czech Energy & Industry Diplomacy: Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is pushing Czech energy security hard on a Central Asia swing—talks in Azerbaijan on oil and gas, then Kazakhstan on long-term oil and uranium, and Uzbekistan with business deals including Škoda Group electric trains. Healthcare Tech & AI: In Germany, Babiš toured Siemens Healthineers in Forchheim, focusing on imaging tech and the semiconductor chain behind advanced diagnostics. Ebola Cross-Border Shock: Ebola fears are spilling into travel and politics: a Detroit-bound Air France flight was diverted after a passenger from the DRC was mistakenly allowed on, while the US is also moving exposed Americans to Germany and the Czech Republic—raising rights concerns and volunteer deterrence. Retail Automation in Greece: Gausium deployed 25 autonomous cleaning robots at AB Vassilopoulos, cutting manual floor cleaning time by 20%. Cyber & Security Ops: Czech President Petr Pavel told GLOBSEC that NATO and the EU should complement each other, with AI playing a key role in future conflicts.

Ebola Emergency Escalates: WHO says the rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo likely spread for months before detection, with 600+ suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths and a vaccine that could take up to nine months—while health workers report shortages and a widening detection gap. Czech Diplomacy: Czech FM Petr Macinka vowed to block any EU sanctions on Israel, rejecting trade penalties and any suspension/freezing of the EU-Israel association deal. EU Markets Watch: European shares closed near two-week highs as defence and tech stocks climbed, with investors waiting on Nvidia’s earnings and ASML warning of tight semiconductor supply. Czech Tech & Industry: Czech firm InoWatti and Aggreko are pushing flare-gas-to-power projects in Oman, aiming to turn stranded gas into power for remote sites and high-density computing. Sports Spotlight: Arsenal’s Max Dowman (16) became the youngest Premier League winner as the title was confirmed.

Israel Sanctions Standoff: Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka says Prague will oppose any further EU trade sanctions on Israel after talks with Gideon Saar, warning Czechia won’t sign off on suspension of the EU–Israel association deal either. EU Security Mood: EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen calls Russia’s threats against the Baltics “unacceptable,” stressing a threat to one member is a threat to the whole union as drone incidents keep rattling the region. Ebola Cross-Border Response: WHO labels the DRC outbreak a public health emergency; more than 600 suspected cases are reported, and Americans exposed are being moved for monitoring and treatment across Europe, including Germany and even Prague. Czech Tech & Industry: Škoda unveils the Epiq as its most affordable electric SUV, with production starting in June and pricing expected soon. Local Tech/Policy Signal: Czechia is also positioning itself to push back on EU sanctions—showing how foreign policy and trade rules are colliding in real time.