AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup celebrations: Spain’s World Cup-winning squad returned to Madrid for a royal welcome and an open-top bus parade as nearly 2 million fans packed the streets from Moncloa to Cibeles, with King Felipe VI and PM Pedro Sánchez meeting the team and Luis de la Fuente praising the “passionate and devoted” support. Post-final fallout: FIFA has opened an investigation into the Argentina-Spain final brawl after scenes involving players including Leandro Paredes and Rodri, while Lamine Yamal mocked Paredes during the parade with a “Paredes vs Gavi” sign. Public health policy: Spain’s government is pushing the biggest anti-tobacco reform since 2011, aiming to ban smoking on bar and restaurant terraces and expand smoke-free rules to more outdoor public spaces. Wildfires: A major wildfire north-east of Madrid continued for a sixth day, burning about 29,000 hectares with evacuations and hundreds of firefighters, while France also battled blazes amid a heatwave. International ties: Spain and Algeria move to thaw relations after Sánchez’s visit, and Spain is set to help restore Ukraine’s air traffic management under a FIEM grant. Travel & work: Spain’s visa-free access for eight African countries excludes South Africa, and workers may be eligible for up to 200 paid training hours under Spain’s Individual Training Permit (PIF).
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