AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation & Safety: NATO jets scrambled in Latvia to shoot down a Russian drone that entered Latvian airspace, triggering shelter-in-place warnings in the east before the alert was lifted. Transit & Rail Costs: Latvia’s rail freight faces a double tariff on cargo moving from Russia (or via Belarus) to Latvia and Estonia, with Central Asian transit also getting pricier—raising fears of knock-on effects for jobs, state support, and port activity. Public Health for Travelers: Latvia’s State Blood Donor Centre is calling for urgent blood donations as summer travel season typically reduces donor turnout, while hospital demand keeps rising. EU Travel Rules: 11 EU countries, including Latvia, are pushing the European Commission to tighten Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens, arguing Russians are still visiting European resorts while the war in Ukraine continues. Riga & Airports Watch: Riga Airport’s passenger growth plans are under pressure, while separate reports highlight ongoing aviation disruptions and enforcement actions around flights in Europe. Tourism Data: Eurostat reports EU tourist accommodation overnight stays up 3.4% in Q1 2026, but Latvia’s visitor numbers are down 7.5% year-on-year in the first quarter.
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