AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVilnius Pink Soup Fest: Lithuania’s capital went fully pink for the 3-day Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, celebrating šaltibarščiai (cold beet soup) with a synchronized “Pink Break” lunch, a Pink Soup Parade on the Neris River, and big public installations. Organisers expect 100,000+ visitors and more than 3 tons of kefir consumed. Schengen Visa Reality Check: New EU data shows Lithuania among the countries rejecting the most Schengen applications from Indian travellers in 2025, with a 35.7% rejection rate (top three globally). ETIAS Update for Travellers: ETIAS is still not something most people need to worry about yet, with the system expected to launch in late 2026 and a €20 fee—so summer trips are unlikely to be affected. Border & Travel Disruption (EES): New EES biometric border rules are already causing longer queues across Europe, with airlines urging passengers to arrive early to avoid missed connections. Lithuanian Security Concerns: Lithuania’s defence minister warns Russia’s “war-built” economy could mean further pressure on the Baltic states, citing airspace and cyber threats. Transport & Rail: Stadler has signed to supply Montenegro with FLIRT electric trains, with cross-border capability into Serbia—good news for regional rail travel.
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