AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Border Tech: Nine Schengen countries, including France, Germany, Italy and Latvia, can pause the EES rollout for the rest of 2026 as facial and fingerprint scan tech still needs work—after queues and missed flights sparked fresh pressure. UK Travel Rules: Brits may face being turned away in late 2026 unless they hold ETIAS, a digital travel authorisation costing about €20, with entry rules covering roughly 30 European countries. Latvia & Neighbours: Latvian border guards detained a driver in Krāslava who was transporting four people who had illegally crossed from Belarus; criminal proceedings are underway. airBaltic Watch: Latvia’s airBaltic has filed for Chapter 11 in the US, saying flights and customer services will continue while it restructures debts. Tourism Safety: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi floods still leave 606 foreign tourists missing from 36 countries; 310 have been rescued so far, with search efforts continuing. Travel Trends: “Sleep tourism” is rising as travellers seek hotels and rentals designed for better rest, not packed itineraries. Latvia on the Move: New data shows Riga leads Latvia’s micromobility network, with 170.4 km of bike and pedestrian paths in 2025.
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