AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRiga Hotels & Business: Pullman Riga Old Town says its €4mn renovation is aimed at winning more five-star market share and boosting winter demand via conferences, with upgrades ranging from rooms to conference and wellness infrastructure. Travel Policy & Entry Rules: Georgia has approved a list of 50 countries where citizens can enter using a valid visa or residence permit from their home country, avoiding a separate Georgian visa. Air Travel Watch: airBaltic’s Chapter 11 filing puts funded debt at €503.3m and lease liabilities at €855.6m, while Ryanair plans to cut 550,000 seats in Estonia and Lithuania this winter but add capacity in Riga. Latvia & Media Freedom: Latvia’s regulator NEPLP banned distribution of “Radio Belarus,” including online, citing biased pro-war content and links to the sanctioned Belteleradio broadcaster. EU Sanctions & Politics: The EU extended Russia-related sanctions to 2029 but removed oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman, triggering backlash over possible blackmail and concern that pressure on Moscow is weakening. Security for Travelers: US intelligence reports warn Russia could launch drone attacks from merchant ships targeting Mediterranean tourist hotspots like Spain, France, or Italy. Charity in Riga: A free Ukraine charity concert and storytelling evening, “Stories That Must Be Heard,” is set for Sunday at Brūzis Manufaktūra in Riga.
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