AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAirport Awards: Riga International Airport is named among Europe’s top performers at the ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards in Prague, alongside Rome Fiumicino, Vienna and Venice—spotlighting passenger experience and sustainability. Midsummer Safety: Latvia’s State Police report 20 drunk-driving arrests on Līgo Day (June 23) and 61 intoxicated drivers caught since June 20, with intensified checks planned through Wednesday and Thursday. Tourism Policy: Ireland’s Cabinet agrees not to oppose councils collecting a tourist tax, a move that could reshape how visitor levies fund local tourism and services. City Tourism Pulse: Tallinn’s Old Town stays busy with foreign visitors and cruise passengers during Victory Day and Midsummer, while central streets elsewhere feel noticeably quieter. Travel Disruption Watch: airBaltic extends its Vilnius–Berlin route into winter as a year-round connection, while multiple airlines keep Middle East flight suspensions or partially resume services. Local Culture & Events: The Great Latgalian Market in Ludza draws over a hundred artisans and visitors for Midsummer traditions, from local foods to crafts. Coastal Getaways: A guide highlights Latvia’s beach towns—Jūrmala, Liepāja, Ventspils, Kuldīga and Roja—as easy summer escapes from Riga. Weather: Forecasts say Midsummer Night should be rain-free across Latvia, with mild evening temperatures for celebrations.
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