AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFrontières Market Buzz: Genre fans have plenty to watch as Frontières 2026 lines up “Cher,” “Cold Feet” and “Third Wheel,” plus a half-bodied Filipino vampire project, with submissions hitting record levels for the Cannes-linked platform. Riga Tourism Tax: Pärnu and local authorities back a tourist tax, while Tallinn worries it could hurt tourism; Riga’s city charge is set to rise from €1 to €2 per night next year. Baltic Sea Travel Reality Check: On Latvia’s A1 coast near Vitrupe, free parking lots are drawing complaints over overflowing bins and a lack of toilets during peak summer. Entry Rules Abroad: China expands visa-free entry for 50+ countries (with most African nations still excluded), while Ethiopia and Kuwait add more countries to visa-on-arrival lists—useful for travellers planning 2026 routes. Latvia Abroad & Consular Work: Latvia’s honorary consuls meet in Riga next week, with visits to Liepāja ahead of its 2027 European Capital of Culture year. Denali Repatriation: Final steps are underway to bring home three Latvian climbers and an injured mountaineer from Alaska.
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