AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBaltic Security & Travel Disruption: NATO jets scrambled three times between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6 over the Baltic after Russian aircraft flew near Latvia and Estonia without transponders or flight plans, as officials warn of cyber and sabotage risks. Riga Airport Growth: Tallinn Airport set an all-time August passenger record (nearly 390,000, +16% y/y), while Riga Airport is pushing ahead with the next phase of a €98m terminal expansion to add about 20,000 m² and boost capacity. Latvia’s Drone Training: In Riga’s “Drone House,” business leaders trained to operate drones as part of wider civil defence efforts amid tensions with Russia. Nepal Floods & Missing Tourists: After the Bhotekoshi flash floods, 587 foreign tourists from 34 countries are reported missing, with search-and-rescue continuing. Belarus Border Crackdown: Belarusian border guards seized a drone from a Lithuanian citizen at the Latvia border and launched an administrative case. Travel Rules Watch: UK travellers face new ETIAS-related fees for Spain and other Schengen countries, and passport validity checks are becoming more urgent. UAE Flight Changes: Airlines continue adjusting UAE schedules as Gulf airspace risks ripple from the US-Iran conflict.
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