AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNetherlands Football: Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands men’s national team on a deal running through the 2030 World Cup, replacing Ronald Koeman after the Dutch were knocked out by Morocco in the 2026 round of 32; Xavi says he’s “a son of Dutch football” and plans an attacking, possession-based style. EU Defence: The Netherlands is among EU states scrambling to send Patriot interceptor systems to Ukraine as stocks run low ahead of a possible Russian winter offensive, with long-term support still lagging. Ukraine Aid: New data shows Ukraine’s military aid jumped in June to 7.2 billion euros, helped by an EU Ukraine Support Loan, while the Netherlands pledged 500 million euros. International Ties: South Africa and the Netherlands signed new investment deals covering agriculture, renewable energy, infrastructure, technology and logistics. Sports (Hockey): The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 starts Aug. 15 in Belgium and the Netherlands, with a new format using a second pool stage to set up the semifinals. Amsterdam Local: Amsterdam Avenue small businesses say rent and lease costs are their biggest worry, even as a mini burglary wave hit shops earlier this month.
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