AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoastal resilience: Abrantes’ river beaches (Aldeia do Mato and Fontes at Castelo do Bode) are back for the summer season after Storm Kristin, with Blue Flag ceremonies set for 6 July and both beaches extending long-running awards. Marine wildlife rescue: Zoomarine and the Portuguese Navy returned six rehabilitated sea turtles to the Atlantic off the Algarve, after cases included plastic ingestion and severe injuries. Protected skies for nature-based tourism: Dark Sky Alqueva (Alentejo) won Europe’s best stargazing destination, highlighting low light pollution and community efforts to keep nights dark for astrotourism. EU island and coastal planning: The European Commission adopted a new islands strategy and a coastal communities strategy, aiming for a coordinated approach covering connectivity, green energy, environment and demographics for millions living on coasts and islands. Portugal in the spotlight: Portugal will wear commemorative wristbands honouring late forward Diogo Jota during World Cup matches.
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