AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAir Safety & Security: Latvia’s airspace saw 510 GPS disruption incidents in the first five months of 2026, with May alone accounting for 131 cases—an ongoing problem linked to the war in Ukraine, though aviation authorities stress GPS interference doesn’t threaten flight safety. Defense & NATO: Latvia’s PM Andris Kulbergs urged NATO to plug Ukraine’s drone-warfare know-how directly into Alliance planning, while NATO chief Mark Rutte pushed for more forces, resources and industrial capacity as Europe steps up. Energy Storage: Futureal Energy Partners (Futureal Group) is entering the Baltic market by buying a 45 MW/120 MWh battery portfolio in Latvia, with construction due to start in July and operations targeted for November. Housing Costs: ECB data show Latvia has the highest eurozone mortgage rate at 4.18%, far above Malta’s 2.08%, widening the monthly-payment gap across Europe. Public Media: Over 200 employees at Latvian Public Media oppose a planned rebrand into a single “LSM” brand, warning that the long-standing “Latvijas Televīzija” and “Latvijas Radio” identities are being erased. Culture & Weather: Peony season is in full swing in Lielvārde, and forecasts point to warm, mostly summery Midsummer Eve and Jāņi Day weather with a higher chance of rain later.
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