AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrone Defence & Tourism Impact: Latvia is set to host Ukrainian drone warfare specialists in the coming weeks to advise on counter-drone detection and a layered air defence plan after recent airspace scares, a move that matters for both security and visitor confidence. Accessible Nature Travel: Latvia’s Baltic long-distance hiking routes Mežtaka and Jūrtaka are getting more disability-friendly sections, with specific sea-access and wheelchair-suitable links highlighted via baltictrails.eu. Local Wildlife Moment: A bear was escorted out of Jēkabpils and returned to the forest after a street was closed and drones with infrared cameras failed to spot it. Latvia by the Numbers: Latvia’s minimum wage rises to €780 from 1 January 2026, while average earnings and net pay figures were reported for Q1. Budget City Breaks: Sarajevo is named Europe’s best value city break for 2026, with the report stressing how lodging costs can make or break short trips. Travel Rules Watch: ETIAS is still expected only in late 2026, but the lead-up is already shaping how travellers plan Europe trips.
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