AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLatvia & Baltic Culture: Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) marks its 30th anniversary by spotlighting Baltic cinema, with a special focus on the region’s growing international momentum and standout recent titles. Food & Labels: Latvia will follow an EU rule that bans “meat” wording for plant-based products, with the change kicking in from 2029 and a transition for existing stock. Politics & Society: A Jelgava man (born 1967) has been arrested over alleged sexual abuse of five minors, including filming and long-running offences. EU-Russia Tensions: Germany’s Leipzig/Halle airport drone incident—blamed on Russia—has triggered EU-wide calls for tougher sanctions and renewed debate over restricting Russian travel, including visa rules. International Lifestyle: Thailand is cutting visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for dozens of countries, including Latvia, starting Sept. 15. Business & Tech: US firm Apogee Enterprises is set to buy Riga’s Groglass for €62.5m, betting on anti-reflective glass coatings for museums, electronics and architecture. Sports: Team Spirit made history by winning The International Dota 2 tournament for a third time, cementing its place in esports culture.
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