AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCorruption Watch (KNAB): KNAB chief Jēkabs Straume says there’s no sign the bureau leaked information in the timber industry case, arguing that media learns about procedural steps from its own sources. Economy (Bank of Latvia): Latvia’s central bank cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2% (from 2.8%) and also lowered 2027 to 2.4%, citing weaker external demand and more cautious consumers and investors. Defense & Industry (Counter-drone): Alpine Eagle and Latvian firm Origin Robotics signed an MoU to integrate Origin’s BLAZE interceptor with Alpine Eagle’s Sentinel architecture, aiming for a layered sensor-to-effector counter-drone system. EU Policy (Russia travel ban push): Latvia urged EU states to keep Russian representatives out of arts and sports and block them from “tourist vacations” in the bloc. Health (Measles alert): Latvia is among EU countries reporting measles cases, with travel authorities warning holidaymakers to check immunisation before summer trips. Culture (RIGA IFF Forum): Submissions opened for 2026 RIGA IFF SHOWCASE and SHORT RIGA test screenings, inviting Baltic and Finland projects.
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