AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Tax Clash: Pärnu and Estonia’s local authorities back a tourist tax, but Tallinn warns it could hurt tourism; Riga’s €1-per-night charge is set to rise to €2 next year, while debate continues across the region. Digital Euro Pilot: The ECB has picked 36 payment providers for the digital euro pilot starting in late 2027 for 12 months, aiming to test technical operations and refine the user experience. Latvia Telecom Deal: Latvia is in talks with 23 potential investors over Telia’s planned exit from LMT and Tet, with valuations being finalized and security screening required. Belarus Hybrid War Warning: Latvia’s border guard chief says Belarus is targeting Latvia as a key front in hybrid warfare. Baltic Way Memorial in Paris: A Baltic Way plaque was unveiled in Paris, linking the 1989 human chain to today’s Ukraine and the message that decisions must include the region. Defense Funding Pressure: Latvia’s finance ministry says raising defense spending to 5% of GDP will require major extra budget money from 2027 onward. Weather: Latvia braces for thunderstorms and a cyclone later this week.
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