AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Accession: The EU and Ukraine formally opened the first stage of accession talks after Hungary’s delay, with leaders framing it as a historic step despite continued political friction. Latvia & NATO Eastern Flank: Latvia will push the EU Council to speed up defence projects for the eastern flank, including drone and counter-drone work and border surveillance. Riga Healthcare Pressure: Stradiņš Hospital warns Riga is short on emergency-capable beds, with ambulances lining up when capacity is stretched. Security & Airspace: NBS says fragments from a drone incident in eastern Latvia are still being analysed; the public is urged not to touch suspected debris. Business & Economy: Rietumu Banka became a Premium Partner of AmCham; FitRadar secured Microsoft support worth $150,000 in Azure credits; and Virši is expanding by rebranding Naftimpeks stations. Shadow Economy: SSE Riga reports Latvia’s shadow economy edged up to 21.8% of GDP in 2025. Transport: Air Baltic will resume Riga–Tel Aviv flights from 1 July via a codeshare with El Al.
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