AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEastern Border Security: Latvia will deploy additional air defence systems along the eastern border, but the Defence Ministry won’t name the exact equipment or specs for operational security. Russia–EU Tensions: Russia has suspended several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia from 1 July, cutting movement of people, vehicles and freight at multiple checkpoints. NATO Command Shift: Germany and the Netherlands have taken command of a key part of NATO’s eastern flank, setting up a joint headquarters in Estonia to coordinate defence for Estonia and Latvia. Public Health: Latvia’s Immunisation Council is urging the government to fund universal passive immunisation against RSV for newborns and infants, asking for €600,000 to start this season. Food Resilience: The government approved €9 million for national food reserves to prepare for crises and threats. Local Crime: Latvian police dismantled an organised cigarette-selling group, seizing 12.8 million cigarettes and manufacturing materials, with firearms also found. Business & Trade: A Latvia–Estonia business forum in Tallinn will focus on defence, cybersecurity and dual-use tech cooperation. Sports (Latvian angle): Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to stay with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year, $40 million deal.
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