AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVisa & Service Scrutiny: A new batch of EU FOI records says Slovakia and other member states reported repeated problems with VFS Global in India—wrong data entry, missing biometrics, fee mix-ups, and allegations of appointment slots being sold—leading some countries, including Slovakia, to switch providers. Heat Alert for Travel: Europe’s spring is running dangerously hot, with Bratislava hitting 30°C and officials warning of heat-related deaths across France and Italy—another reminder to plan sightseeing around safer hours. EV Charging Boost: GreenWay secured EUR 35m from the EBRD to expand fast chargers—2,700 points across Poland, Slovakia and Croatia by 2028—good news for road-trip planning. Air Connectivity for Slovakia: Ryanair is adding a fourth aircraft at Bratislava and launching new routes (Paphos, Tirana, Turin, Warsaw), while also reporting major traffic growth. Danube Cruise Add-on: Emerald Cruises will add Mah Jongg-themed sailings on Danube routes with stops including Bratislava, aiming at social travel demand. Value City Breaks: Research from the Post Office Travel Money ranks Sarajevo as Europe’s best value city break, with Trenčín in Slovakia also making the top list.
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