AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBaltic Air Safety: French Rafale jets scrambled from Šiauliai in Lithuania shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia, with Latvia warning eastern residents to shelter indoors before the alert ended. Transit & Travel Costs: Latvia’s rail freight tariffs for cargoes from Russia (and via Belarus) to Latvia, Estonia and Finland are set to double from June 1, while Lithuania is reportedly exempt—raising fears of rerouted transit and knock-on effects for ports. Schengen Visa Push: Eleven EU countries led by Sweden (including Lithuania) are urging the European Commission to tighten Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens, arguing Russians are still vacationing across Europe while Ukraine is attacked; Brussels says targeted restrictive measures are planned for next year. Tourism Demand Snapshot: Eurostat reports EU tourist accommodation overnight stays rose 3.4% in Q1 2026, but Lithuania saw the biggest drop among EU states at -12.9%. Lithuania Tourism & Stays: Lithuania’s airports handled a record 735,000 passengers in May, and Vilnius is set to host a cold beet soup festival as the summer travel season ramps up.
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