AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Border Checks & EES: Ireland’s justice minister says about 1,000 people flagged as a danger to the EU were stopped from entering thanks to the Entry/Exit System (EES), which now processes biometric data for Schengen-bound travellers. UK Travel Rules: More airports and countries are weighing exemptions for Brits as EES queues hit holiday plans, with Ryanair naming several “not ready” airports and urging travellers to arrive earlier. Latvia Border Security: Latvian border guards detained a German man suspected of people-smuggling after a vehicle check near the Belarus border; criminal proceedings are underway. Air Travel Disruptions: Airlines keep adjusting Middle East routes after the Iran-related conflict, while airBaltic resumes Tel Aviv service and other carriers maintain suspensions. Riga & Latvia Travel Tech: SJSC “Latvijas dzelzceļš” is testing a private 5G network with LMT Group to prepare for future EU rail communications by 2035. Cruise Update: Norwegian Sun’s Northern Europe itinerary is being reshuffled due to technical issues, including a cancelled Kiel stop. Local Tourism & Food: Southern Kurzeme’s Home Café Days returns with dozens of pop-up home cafés, turning neighbourhood kitchens into visitor stops. Culture for Visitors: A multi-generation family trip highlights Riga and Jurmala as a living-history destination, not just a sightseeing one.
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