AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStreaming Policy: Estonia plans a 5% levy on streaming services’ local earnings to fund domestic film and TV, with possible rollout in 2027–28. Cultural Heritage & Archaeology: Mexico announced “never before seen” pre-Hispanic ruins in Veracruz, while Turkey kicked off a major 2026 excavation push at Hadrianapolis to expand digs and restore new areas. Arts & Live Culture: Greece’s Epidaurus Festival revived Maria Callas-era “Medea” after 65 years, and UNESCO opened a consultation on fair compensation for news as platforms and AI lean on journalism. Food & Craft: Singapore’s Sake Meguri returns with tastings led by 20+ Japanese brewers, and Paris hosted a pastry awards night spotlighting the next wave of global baking. Community & Identity: Northern Israel is getting youth resilience centres, and Canada’s Prince Albert marked National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with music, food, and healing-focused celebration. Pop Culture: “Toy Story 5” roared to a record-breaking $160M domestic opening and $312M worldwide in three days.
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