AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNATO Summit in Ankara: Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs urged allies to keep backing Ukraine and warned Russia “thrives on fear,” stressing Latvia’s need for stronger air defence and counter-drone readiness amid hybrid pressure. Defence finance push: Canada’s PM Mark Carney announced the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) with Latvia among the founding supporters, while Romania will host a regional DSRB office. Baltic power grid plans: Latvia, Lithuania and Germany agreed to seek EU PCI status for the Baltic–German PowerLink undersea cable, targeting 2037 delivery and aiming to cut fossil dependence. Riga housing market: A new Latio snapshot says Riga apartment rents are rising far slower than sale prices, with buyers increasingly choosing to own rather than rent. Weather: Latvia faces several days of heavy rain and gusty winds, especially in Kurzeme, with thunderstorms possible. Holistic local culture: The La-Di-Da-Di Indie Garden Festival kicked off in Mežaparks, drawing indie and alternative pop fans for a full evening of live acts.
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