AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAir Travel & Visas: China has published full visa-free entry lists for 30 days (50 countries, including Latvia) and for 240-hour visa-free transit (55 countries, also including Latvia), giving travellers more options for short stops and onward journeys. Riga City Break: A guide to enjoying Riga beyond the usual checklist—slow down, wander between Old Town streets, the river views, and Riga Central Market as a real local food stop. Rail Baltica Update: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have pushed Rail Baltica’s main line completion into the EU budget period ending in 2034, shifting the target away from 2030 and frustrating locals waiting for passenger and freight services. Latvia’s Aviation Risk: airBaltic has filed for Chapter 11 in the US, saying flights and customer services continue, while it plans to cut its fleet and restructure debt. Local Security & Elections: Latvia’s security service says thousands of polling station staff were replaced after checks tied to trips to Russia/Belarus and pro-Kremlin messaging. Culture & Tourism: Latvia’s film industry is pitching filming and co-production opportunities in Los Angeles, while Riga and Cēsis host major classical concerts and a charity storytelling event for Ukraine. Media Regulation: Latvia has banned distribution of “Radio Belarus,” including online, citing biased pro-war content.
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