AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoPublic Safety & Justice: Latvia’s Internal Security Bureau has referred a case to prosecutors over alleged abuse of authority by three Riga State Police officials, including repeated unjustified force and unlawful stun-gun use against a detained person. Housing & Cost of Living: Latvia saw a 9.2% rise in the number of house sales last year, while across the EU transactions fell in only three countries, with Latvia among the stronger performers. Public Services Disruption: Heavy rain caused a water leak at Rīga’s Paula Stradiņa Clinical University Hospital, forcing 32 patients to be relocated and temporarily restricting some scheduled admissions. Elections Watch: LETA reports the 15th Saeima candidate pool is smaller, older, and more education-heavy than in 2022, with 14 lists and 1,434 candidates. Energy Infrastructure: Estonia and Latvia’s long-discussed new electricity connection route is set to be presented, but completion timing remains unclear. Weather: Forecasters warn of improving conditions over the weekend after a rainy, stormy stretch.
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