AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUN Cartography Row: The UN General Assembly voted to move from the centuries-old Mercator map to the Equal Earth projection, making Africa appear much larger and Europe/North America smaller, with the US the only no vote and critics calling it ideological while supporters frame it as “cartographic colonialism” correction. EU Border Rules: From Sept 7, Britain travellers to Schengen countries face the Entry/Exit System, with fingerprints and photos at first entry and less ability for countries to pause checks during peak queues. Education & Cybersecurity: PaperCut server flaws are being exploited in attacks on schools across the US and Europe, with researchers warning of credential theft and privileged access. Culture & Arts: A new Israeli group exhibition opens at Jerusalem Theatre, while Google expands Gemini’s music creation by adding Lyria 3.5 for longer, more complete tracks. Heritage & Community: Northern Ireland’s European Heritage Open Days 2026 returns with free events, and Sumy in Ukraine opens a new underground school backed by EU support.
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