AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCroatia Smart City: Dubrovnik has launched an AI-enabled “Scan a Car” parking enforcement system, using cameras, ANPR, GPS and real-time checks against its parking database to speed up inspections and improve accuracy. Croatian Tech Talent: Croatia is opening the EU Blue Card to experienced IT professionals without university degrees, aiming to ease hiring for software developers and engineers. EU Defence Innovation: The EU and Ukraine signed a drone deal to scale unmanned systems production, with Croatian startup ORQA among founding members of the EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance. EU Climate Policy: The European Commission proposed easing EU ETS carbon-cut pace for 2031–2040 and allowing limited use of international carbon credits to give industry “breathing space.” Energy Transition (Region): Energy Week Western Balkans returns in October in Montenegro, spotlighting renewables, battery storage and integrated power markets across the Western Balkans and Croatia. Local Infrastructure: Trsteno’s port breakwater restoration in Dubrovnik County has started, a nearly €1.5M project to strengthen the stone structure to modern safety standards. Business/Tech: Uber plans to acquire Germany’s Delivery Hero for about $14.8B, expanding its delivery footprint across dozens of markets.
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