AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAirport Watch: Customs offences at Rīga Airport are up, with more cases involving cigarettes and alcohol over limits and a rise in attempted drug smuggling (26 narcotics cases so far this year vs 13 last year). Travel Safety: ETIAS is officially delayed indefinitely, so travellers are warned not to apply or pay anyone offering “ETIAS” applications. Air Travel Shock: airBaltic says its situation is “very serious” and is shrinking its all-A220-300 fleet from 54 to about 36 by year-end, with a crucial 17 August vote tied to a €325m emergency financing push. Local Commuting: Rīga’s student transport card applications are open on eriga.lv, with earlier submissions meaning earlier pickup at school. Tourism & Culture: Riga’s 825th birthday sweet trail spotlights the “Vecrīga” Old Rīga cake, with a special map across 25+ cafés and bakeries. Family Travel: Parents are reminded to apply for kids’ free public transport use in Rīga. Riga Events: A rare Auto Union Type C parade drive is set for Riga during the birthday celebrations, with the car on display at the Freedom Monument.
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