Border Security Cooperation: Ukraine, Moldova, Lithuania and Latvia signed a joint declaration to strengthen border cooperation, including risk analysis, cross-border crime fighting, training and modern security standards, with support for EU integration. EU Funds Fraud Probe: Latvia’s authorities were involved in EPPO-led raids on two hospitals over suspected €657,000 fraud tied to EU COVID-19 recovery money for sterilisation and medical services. Parliament Modernisation: Latvia’s Saeima began using a new electronic voting system on July 23, replacing machines used since 1997, with security tests involving CERT.LV. airBaltic Rescue Debate: PM Andris Kulbergs said airBaltic must attract a strategic investor so it won’t need taxpayer support every year, while losses and passenger numbers were cited. Russia/Belarus Hybrid Pressure: PM Kulbergs told Euronews that Russia and Belarus are intensifying hybrid war against Latvia, pointing to migrant pressure at the eastern border. Energy Resilience: Baltic TSOs agreed to share critical electricity reserve equipment and expand cross-border crisis cooperation for faster restoration after severe weather. Sports (Latvia in Europe): Riga won 3-2 in UEFA Conference League qualifying and will host Riga’s next match in Latvia, while Latvian women’s champions Rīga advanced in UWCL qualifying against Glentoran and face Wrexham next. Culture: Film director Reinis Ūbelis started as head of Latvian Radio 5, aiming to blend radio with digital platforms and nurture new creative talent.