Wildfires and war-linked supply chains: Russian state TV reportedly withheld footage of massive Wildberries warehouse fires after Ukrainian drone strikes, while social media showed the damage; employees in Elektrostal alleged they were blocked from evacuating. Public safety on the water: Latvia’s rescuers were busy over the weekend, including wakeboard and lake incidents in Engure and Ādaži, people lost on the Gauja near Līgatne Ferry, and a body recovered in Riga. Consumer protection: Latvia’s consumer watchdog says complaints rose again, with air passenger rights topping the list and financial services/debt recovery complaints nearly doubling year-on-year. Border pressure: Poland says attempted illegal crossings from Belarus to Poland are down over 98% this year, as Riga faces renewed Schengen debate over how to manage the migrant crisis. EU pay transparency delay: With Latvia and other states behind on transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, the directive’s reporting deadlines still loom—meaning employers should not assume a free pass. airBaltic talks: PM Kulbergs says discussions with three potential investors are ongoing and the state’s role should be minimized. Weather watch: Storm warnings are in place for Monday, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusts expected across Latvia. Ukraine aid from Riga: Another humanitarian convoy worth nearly €160,000 is set to depart for Ukraine, including vehicles, a fuel tanker, an ambulance, and Starlink kits. Housing shelter gap: A new report highlights that many newly built Latvian apartment blocks still lack bomb-shelter basements, leaving residents to rely on alternatives in a crisis. Latvia in the EU spotlight: The European Commission endorsed Latvia’s €617 million Social Climate Plan, aimed at a fairer clean transition for vulnerable people and businesses.