AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoRail Baltica Uncertainty: Estonia says it’s still waiting for Latvia’s official position on how the Rail Baltica project will proceed, with no clear date for a response. Business Pulse: Latvia’s business confidence improved in July for manufacturing, retail and services, but construction stayed weak. Rīga Road Safety: New pedestrian crossings are planned at several Rīga locations, with visibility upgrades and works due to finish by Sept. 5. EU Security & Drones: The EU summoned Russia’s charge d’affaires over Russian drone incursions into Romania’s airspace and an attack affecting Latvia’s honorary consulate. airBaltic Stakes: Latvia’s airBaltic could face serious long-term consequences if it fails to secure a strategic investor. Public Health Warning: Swimming is not advised at Saldus Lake after elevated E. coli was found. Elections Risk Watch: STRATCOMCOE director Jānis Sārts warns of possible election disruption via drones, cyberattacks, and AI-driven misinformation. Environment: Soviet-era waste is washing out along Latvia’s Baltic coastline, including at the Jūrkalne “Raķešnieki” site. Sports & Culture: Festivals continue across Latvia, while Liepāja murals add international colour.
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