AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSchengen Visa Tightening for Russians: The European Commission says it will propose targeted, restrictive Schengen visa measures for Russian citizens next year, aiming to reduce security risks after backlash over uneven implementation across EU states. Lithuania in the Visa Push: A coalition of 11 countries including Lithuania has urged Brussels for more binding, uniform rules, citing hundreds of thousands of Russian tourist visas granted in 2025. Vilnius–Tel Aviv New Route: Arkia Israeli Airlines has launched regular Vilnius–Tel Aviv flights, operating three times a week from now until Oct 4, boosting direct travel links for both tourism and business. Lithuanian Food Tourism Boost: Five Lithuanian restaurants earned Michelin stars in the new Lithuania guide—Nineteen18, Dziaugsmas and Demo retained stars, while Red Brick and Deep Roots won theirs for the first time. Identity & Travel Tech: IDenfy added Smart-ID to its identity verification platform for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, enabling customer verification via everyday e-identities during onboarding. Local Travel Inspiration: A new travel feature highlights Lithuania’s Curonian Spit beaches as a less-crowded summer escape, and another spotlights TonyResort, a remote woodland retreat near Lake Gilušis.
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