AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBaltic Security: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania after it entered airspace from Belarus, with Lithuania’s president calling it a sign of readiness as Russia intensifies pressure; officials say an explosive device was found on the wreckage and bomb disposal neutralised it. EU Arctic Push: Twelve EU states, including Latvia, urged the bloc to take a more strategic, well-resourced role in the Arctic amid growing Russian and wider geopolitical threats. Aviation Shock for Latvia: airBaltic filed for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure debts, but says flights and customer services continue and passengers don’t need to cancel. Cost of Living Watch: Latvia’s Economics Ministry says cutting fuel VAT from 21% to 12% could lower diesel by about 15.6 cents and gasoline by about 14.6 cents per litre if the full cut reaches retail prices. Local Life & Safety: Police arrested a dance teacher in Dobele over suspected sexual harassment of minors and are asking victims to come forward. Business & Finance: Luminor approved EUR 1.06m for RĒZEKNES MEŽS to expand timber purchasing and exports; Wallester added CTO/CRO appointments and strengthened AML oversight.
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