AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Water Stress: Copernicus says August was the world’s joint hottest month on record at 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, with extreme heat and drought hitting parts of Europe including Serbia and very low river flows. Serbia–Uzbekistan Tech & Industry: Serbia and Uzbekistan signed deals on renewables/green tech and on mobility and labor migration, while Vučić also said Serbia could start producing long-range ballistic missiles within a year and is open to cooperation. Rail 5G for FRMCS: Quectel unveiled an upgraded 5G module for train systems, developed at its European research center in New Belgrade, supporting Europe’s shift toward FRMCS by 2030. Cybersecurity & Elections: Reports highlight a growing spyware wave targeting Serbian student activists ahead of the October election, raising concerns about digital interference. Education & Research Governance: Staff at the Faculty of Philosophy in Niš allege the Ministry of Science is applying pressure during reaccreditation, potentially affecting research status. Global Policy Tech: The UN backed “Equal Earth” mapping to better reflect Africa’s size, with Serbia among abstainers. Student Exchange (Pharma): A Belgrade internship helped a pharmacy student run quality-control testing on marigold (Calendula officinalis) for therapeutic use.
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