AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoSan Marino & Euro Cash Use: The euro’s reach is highlighted by ECB figures: over 31 billion euro banknotes (value above €1,600bn) and more than 150 billion coins in circulation, with euro use extending beyond the eurozone to places like San Marino under monetary agreements. EU Border Rules: The EU has allowed nine Schengen countries to delay full Entry/Exit System (EES) enforcement due to technical and operational problems that have caused border queues and travel disruption. Patent Tech for Business: CodeFest 2026 winners were announced at the PATLIB conference in Warsaw, with the European Patent Office backing tools meant to help startups and companies assess patent value and attract funding. Work Travel Policy Watch: Canada published the full list of countries whose citizens can apply for a port-of-entry work permit (visa-exempt entry required), while the US detailed ESTA application steps and timing (average 23 minutes) and listed ESTA-eligible countries. Sports Tourism Tie-In: Indonesia’s Pertamina is hosting a public MotoGP viewing event tied to the 2026 Mandalika race, aiming to boost sports tourism and local economic activity.
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