AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Travel & Visas: Qatar has published a list of 34 countries whose citizens can get a free 90-day multiple-entry tourist visa, with only Seychelles included from Africa; travellers must have at least six months left on their passport and show a confirmed return or onward ticket. Transit Rules: China also released a 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit list covering 55 countries, including Latvia and Estonia, but with no African countries on the list. Latvia & NATO on the Ground: Four Italian soldiers were injured in a friendly-fire incident during live-fire drills at Ādaži; the Italian Defence Ministry says rounds from one vehicle struck another, and an investigation is underway. Riga & Rail Baltica: Riga tourism gets a “beyond the checklist” push with tips for exploring the Old Town, Central Market and the Daugava at a slower pace, while Rail Baltica delays in Estonia and a new Baltic timetable shift completion beyond 2030 toward the EU budget period ending in 2034. Local Security: Latvia’s State Security Service says about 6,000 polling station staff were vetted after concerns tied to trips to Russia/Belarus and pro-Kremlin messaging ahead of elections. Culture & Events: Latvia’s film industry is in Los Angeles for a trade mission, pitching co-productions and services, alongside LNSO centenary concerts in Riga and Cēsis and a free charity storytelling event in Rīga for Ukraine aid missions.
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