AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisposable vape bans: Only a few EU countries have banned disposable vapes so far, but momentum is building. Belgium, France and Bulgaria (plus the UK) have nationwide bans, while Austria and Ireland are expected to follow. Germany, Poland, Spain, Slovakia, Latvia and Slovenia are debating similar rules, driven by youth use concerns and the environmental hit from single-use devices. Visa-free travel lists: Dominica published its 2026 visa-free country list with stay lengths (3 or 6 months, while tourists/transit get up to 21 days). Latvia also released an African visa-free list for up to 90 days for biometric passport holders (Mauritius, Seychelles). Latvia in the spotlight: Latvia is described as a growing pressure point in Belarusian hybrid tactics, with attempted illegal border crossings rising sharply. Defense & travel infrastructure: Allied Biofuels signed a logistics deal to move SAF/e-SAF from Uzbekistan to Europe and the GCC via rail and marine corridors. Local weekend ideas: Rēzekne is trying again to lease out its unwanted spa complex, adjusting auction rules to attract investors. Tourism timing: Estonia’s peak tourism season is mainly July, with less extreme seasonality than Mediterranean hotspots.
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