AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLatvia Economy Watch: Latvia’s Finance Ministry cut its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 to 2.0% for both years, while lifting inflation expectations, warning of wider budget deficits and a tougher fiscal outlook tied to higher energy costs and uncertainty. NATO & Security: NATO agreed to upgrade the Baltic Air Policing mission into a true air defence role, giving fighter jets broader authority to intercept and, if needed, shoot down hostile airborne targets. Defence Financing: Latvia joined a Canada-led plan for a Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, aiming to mobilise up to $134bn for defence and security projects with operations targeted for 2027. AirBaltic Risk: Fitch put airBaltic and its secured bonds on Negative Rating Watch, citing liquidity pressure and weaker financial flexibility. Local Life & Services: Unified admissions for undergraduate studies start today across eight Latvian universities via Latvija.lv, with results due July 27. Public Safety: Police uncovered a staged robbery in Ogre used to hide company embezzlement, with suspects now facing further scrutiny.
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