AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVisa Tightening for Russians: The European Commission says it will propose more “targeted restrictive” Schengen visa measures for Russian nationals in January, after backlash over uneven rules and calls from 11 countries including Latvia to curb tourist travel. Coastal Safety Update: No swimming at Kolka after faecal contamination was detected; other official Latvian bathing sites remain open. Riga Airport Watch: Riga Airport expects 7.1–7.2m passengers this year, but warns growth could be hit by fuel-price pressure and missing direct links like Dubai and Tel Aviv. River Getaway Watch: Latvia’s boating season is in full swing, but drought is lowering water levels on the Abava—plan your route and section choice carefully. Rail Travel Upgrade: Modernisation on the Jelgava line could allow electric trains up to 140 km/h in the future, with more works finishing by year-end. Tech for Baltic IDs: iDenfy adds Smart-ID to verify customers across Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia without asking for physical documents. Historic Balloon Crossing: The hydrogen-powered Atlantic Explorer is now over open ocean, aiming for a first trans-Atlantic gas-balloon crossing to Europe.
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