AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Countdown: Croatia has named its 26-man FIFA World Cup squad, with Luka Modrić back in the mix after cheekbone surgery and set to captain; final selections are due soon, and seven players are on standby as Croatia prepares for Group L matches against England, Ghana and Panama. Club Football Shockwaves: Real Madrid has agreed a new deal with Antonio Rüdiger, while the Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol is again linked as Madrid weighs defensive reshuffles under José Mourinho. Tourism Shift Inland: Mt Kalnik near Križevci is emerging as a new inland hiking and history draw, as local authorities push it as a northern Croatia alternative to the coast. Overtourism Pressure: A new EU push targets “decentralisation of tourism,” aiming to spread visitors beyond crowded city centres and tighten short-term rental rules. Croatia–Israel Tension: President Zoran Milanović rejected Israel’s proposed ambassador, citing Israeli government policies—keeping the diplomatic dispute front and centre. Travel Economy: Ryanair reported higher profits and signals continued strength for routes into Croatia, including year-round boosts.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.