AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU-Russia Tensions: Germany says it has linked the Leipzig/Halle airport drone attack to Russia, prompting EU leaders to debate tougher sanctions and faster responses, with Nato and the European Commission warning of a “new normal” on EU soil. Travel Rules: After the Leipzig case, the EU is pushing new restrictions on Russian tourist visas, including a ban on Russian ex-soldiers or mercenaries. Latvia in the Spotlight: Latvia’s Riga City Court released pro-Kremlin activist Viktor Gushchin from custody to police supervision, while another pro-Russia activist Viktors Guščins was also freed under similar conditions. Air Travel: airBaltic is reshaping summer 2027 routes—57 destinations from Riga, 13 from Tallinn, 8 from Vilnius—shrinking Tallinn and Vilnius networks as Riga becomes the main hub. Tourism & Safety: Latvia-linked travellers are among those reported missing after the Nepal-China floods; Latvian police also warn of scams targeting relatives of missing people. Visa Updates for Travellers: Thailand will cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days (and introduce 15-day categories) from Sept 15, 2026. Cruises: Riga cruise traffic rose about 15% as luxury ships made debut calls.
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