Security & Extremism: Latvia’s State Security Service warns youth radicalisation is rising as extremist recruiters increasingly target young people via social media and online gaming, with cases tied to terrorism glorification, extremist material and training. Espionage Crackdown: A Latvian citizen received 5 years 6 months for spying for Russia’s GRU, while an electrician was sentenced to 5 years 6 months for similar GRU-linked intelligence on Spilve Airport, SIM-card purchases and defence-related developments. Language Policy: Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis’ order to remove Russian from public cultural life could complicate operations of Riga’s Mikhail Chekhov Russian Theatre and Daugavpils Theatre. Health & Weather: Heat is easing but a yellow warning remains; hospitals report more heat-related cases, including dehydration and heart problems. Ukraine Tech Cooperation: Latvia confirmed a deal with Ukraine to support a joint drone manufacturing facility near the Russian and Belarusian borders. Defense Posture: The US says it will back Baltic defence as NATO creates an additional command for the region. Transport & Business: airBaltic will make Tallinn–Vienna a year-round route. Local Governance: Rīga’s municipal real estate manager “Rīgas nami” board resigned amid the Riga Central Market meat pavilion crisis. Economy: Rail Baltica funding gaps spark debate over whether to save money or lose time on redesigns. Sports: Kristaps Porzingis re-signs with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year, $40m deal.