AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLegal Pressure on Press Freedom: Lebanon’s Beirut court rejected an attempt to stop publication of a five-part money-and-power investigation into L’Orient-Le Jour, but the named figure is now seeking to halt the series and remove published pieces. Maritime Energy Risk: A second Qatar-loaded LNG tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz within a month, with Monaco-based GasLog Shanghai confirming the incident and insurers/premiums reportedly rising. Monaco Business Expansion: French B2B operator Inherent (parent of Adista) bought Connect, adding nearly 50 staff and expanding Connect Monaco’s IT/connectivity reach across PACA and Monaco. Corporate Finance Watch: Costamare Bulkers reported Q2 results with $9.8m adjusted net income, $331.5m liquidity, and a planned Q3 sale of the Bermondi dry bulk vessel. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Monaco-linked engineering activity is echoed abroad as RTC considers a $4.5m contract for Coastal Rail Trail segments, pushing 12 miles of new path. Human Rights & Modern Slavery: UK Home Office confirmed at least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors were also victims of human trafficking, with cases spanning the 1990s to after Harrods’ 2010 sale. Visa Policy Signals for Travel Demand: Oman launched a free 14-day tourist visa for eligible nationalities, while Finland reaffirmed visa-free entry for only Mauritius and Seychelles among African countries.
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