AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNATO Spy Case in Mons: Belgian prosecutors say a Canadian intern at NATO’s SHAPE HQ in Mons was arrested on suspicion of spying for a third country, with sources telling Reuters it is China; the suspect is held in one-month pre-trial custody. FIFA World Cup Boycott: UEFA voted to boycott FIFA competitions if Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors goes ahead, arguing the tournament “is not for sale” and naming Belgium among the affected UEFA nations. Belgium-Linked Defence Training: UK firm Inzpire won a NATO-backed contract to train RAF MQ-9B and Protector crews, starting with two instructor teams at 54 Sqn in Waddington. Channel Crossings Pressure: UK reports say 752 migrants reached British waters on the busiest day so far this year, with four deaths during attempts. Brussels Business & Finance: Grant Thornton Advisors agreed to buy US firm CBIZ for $5bn, a deal backed by New Mountain Capital with projects including Belgium. Belgium Travel Disruption: Brussels South Charleroi Airport is set to close for runway works from Aug 15 to Oct 31, impacting Ryanair and Wizz routes.
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