AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAirBaltic Update: Latvia’s national carrier airBaltic has filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its debts, but says flights, tickets, and customer services will continue as normal and passengers don’t need to take action; the airline secured about €350m in court-supervised financing and expects the process to run until June 2027. Baltic Security: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania after it entered from Belarus, triggering alerts around Vilnius; officials are still investigating the origin and whether it links to the wider Ukraine war. EU Travel Rules: The EU has published a list of 29 countries whose citizens are exempt from EES registration for short Schengen stays, including Latvia and other participating states. Latvia in the Spotlight: An American family, the Bergesons, says they’ve built a life in Liepāja by learning Latvian and joining the local community. Arctic Focus: European leaders at an Arctic summit in Finland warned Russia and hybrid attacks are reshaping the region, with tourism and connectivity also on the agenda. Tourism Safety Watch: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi floods still leave 607 foreign tourists missing from 34 countries, with search and rescue continuing. Air Show Planning: Salou’s Festa al Cel 2026 runs 18–20 September with a new story-led format for the beach-based air show.
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