AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRail & Borders: Russia has suspended several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia from July 1, including routes at Pechory-Pskovskiye (Estonia) and Pytalovo (Latvia), with transit likely to get pricier even if officials say the wider economy won’t be hit hard. Rail Tech: LMT and “Latvijas dzelzceļš” are testing a private 5G network for railway infrastructure management—aimed at preparing for EU-mandated FRMCS rollout by 2035. Cybersecurity: Cert.lv says leaked data from the Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) cyberattack includes internal documents, project code, certificates/keys and password hashes; LVM is urged to replace compromised credentials and notify potentially affected parties. Travel Rules (UK): ETIAS is set to bring a new ~£17/€20 charge for UK passport holders visiting many European countries, with Latvia among the listed destinations. Tourism & City Life: A new Kuldīga walking route, “(un)peace in Kuldīga: Living Old Town,” turns the UNESCO old town into a story-led trail for visitors. Air Travel: airBaltic will keep Tallinn–Vienna running year-round, extending the direct service into winter with up to two weekly flights. Local Safety: Latvia recorded another drowning death at Jēkabpils’ Radži Reservoir, as authorities investigate the circumstances.
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