AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRiga Airport Expansion: RIX has started the next phase of its passenger terminal expansion, adding about 20,000 sq m of new space plus new check-in, waiting, security screening and baggage areas, with construction prep due later this month. Latvia Cybersecurity: Latvia’s Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) shut down a data system after a security incident exposed contact details for 697 licensed businesses and 34 officials, while supervisory data stayed safe. AI Cooperation in the Baltics: Nine Central and Eastern European countries, including Latvia, signed an AI declaration in Prague covering research, infrastructure and EU policy, alongside plans for a regional computing push. Local Tech M&A: US firm Apogee Enterprises will buy Riga-based Groglass for €62.5m to expand anti-reflective and UV-protective glass coating R&D and manufacturing in Latvia. Hybrid Threats & Border Security: Latvia extended the Vilkatis operation on the Belarus border for another month, citing hybrid pressure via instrumentalized migration and reporting hundreds of prevented crossings. EU Security Tech: France discussed using AI for UN conflict resolution, focusing on early warning and conflict management. Regional Security Context: Germany linked the Leipzig/Halle explosive-drone attempt to Russia and moved to close Russia’s Berlin “Russian House” and tighten related measures.
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