AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDrone alerts hit Latvia’s tourism: Reuters reports that stray Ukrainian drones have emptied guesthouses in Latvia’s “Land of Blue Lakes,” with couples cancelling stays during drone-warning periods and local tourism businesses facing serious losses. Baltic security on the move: Latvia says a French Rafale shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia, with NATO command involved and authorities warning eastern regions to shelter. Ukraine shares drone know-how: Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to share counter-drone experience with Baltic partners, including practices tied to electronic warfare and air-defense organization, amid a Latvia-Ukraine defense cooperation push. Cruise season boost for the region: Tallink’s Romantika returns to the Tallinn–Stockholm route for summer, adding weekend sailings and entertainment cruises. Air travel upgrades: Wizz Air plans Starlink onboard across its fleet from 2027, while Latvia’s airBaltic already uses the service. Border delays worry travelers: WTTC warns Europe’s EES could cut Schengen arrivals by up to one-third due to longer queues. Cost-of-living backdrop: Latvia’s inflation rose to 3.5% in May, with housing, utilities, and accommodation services among the main drivers.
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