AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCulture & Music: Pink Martini returns to Istanbul on July 22, with vocalist Storm Large describing the city as “warm” and music as a kind of emotional reset for audiences. Design & Lifestyle: A’ Design Award opens calls for entries for its 2026 Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design Awards and its City Planning and Urban Design Awards—both aimed at global innovators. Travel Writing: The Sherborne Prize for Travel Writing launches its second year, with a 2026 publication requirement and a September 30 deadline. Arts & Society: Amanda Knox brings her one-woman show to Tacoma on July 28, shifting from courtroom notoriety to comedy storytelling. Food & Beauty: A “Euro Summer” perfume guide spotlights scents like Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, while a separate piece looks at fashion’s new nature obsession. Science & Health: A Lancet review says mRNA COVID vaccines don’t persist indefinitely or enter DNA, and a University of Sassari study finds multifloral honey may help protect skin cells from UV damage. Italy in the spotlight: Italy’s Meloni is tied to NATO defense spending debates, and a report notes Italy’s push on restitution of Holocaust-era looted art.
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