AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoLatvia Politics: With Saeima elections looming on October 3, Latvia’s political scene is heating up and uncertainty remains over how the current coalition will function and what comes next. Riga & Culture: The Latvian Bible Society has started work on a new translation of the New Testament into modern Latgalian, aiming to finish by 2031—an important milestone for local language and faith communities. Women & Tech: Fiji is exploring a partnership with Latvia’s Riga TechGirls Digital ABC for NGOs programme to boost women’s digital skills, covering AI, cybersecurity, online communication and data privacy. Business & Jobs: Luminor is backing Hoppekids with €1.3 million to acquire Danish children’s furniture assets, with production planned to move to Latvia’s Saldus region. Education & Skills: A new look at Europe’s literacy gap argues that basic reading is widespread, but many people still struggle with complex texts and modern, digital tasks. EU Travel Rules: Holiday planning across Europe may be disrupted by EES biometric checks, while some countries avoid the system—useful for travellers planning summer routes. Community & Heritage: The EU’s European Film Festival continues in Fiji with free screenings, including films from Latvia and other member states.
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