AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLanguage Policy: Latvia’s Culture Ministry orders institutions and state-owned firms to stop using Russian in official activities, including international events, strategic documents, ads and official websites, with a July 30 deadline (professional art in Russian is exempt). Education Reform: Education Minister Ilze Indriksone says Latvia should consider moving from a 12-year to an 11-grade school system, finishing a year earlier by reviewing what students truly need. Security & Borders: Border guards in Daugavpils region detained nine people over illegal crossings tied to Belarus–Latvia routes, including a case involving Latvian suspects accused of human trafficking. Cyberattack: Latvian State Forests (LVM) says its IT infrastructure was hit by a cyberattack on June 22; external systems like its mapping service and hunting app were shut down, with restoration taking time. EU Defence: Eastern flank leaders including Latvia again push for the “Eastern Flank Watch” to be activated fast, warning of escalating drone threats. Local Governance: Riga city council leaders’ popularity is slipping, according to a new poll. Culture & Science: Asteroid naming honors Latvian film director Jānis Streičs, approved by the International Astronomical Union.
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