AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJobs & Hiring: Lithuania’s labour market keeps cooling in the best way—unemployment eased to 8.1% in April as employers registered about 16,000 vacancies, the highest in a year, with demand strongest in manufacturing, trade, construction and transport. Border & Travel Tech: EasyJet is warning passengers to arrive early and expect longer waits under the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), with Greece still using manual passport stamping for Brits to avoid queues. UK Tourists’ Risk Alert: The UK Foreign Office has updated guidance warning travellers to Belarus face a significant risk of arrest and detention for political activity, including items like phones being seized and inspected. Baltic Security Pressure: Latvia’s defence minister resigned after drones hit oil tanks, and Lithuania and Latvia are pushing NATO for stronger Baltic air defences. History Politics: Lithuania’s foreign ministry protested Russia’s threats against embassies in Kyiv, as WWII memory disputes keep spilling into diplomacy. On the ground in Lithuania: Vilnius tourism is leaning into “sleep tourism,” pitching the city’s green spaces and calmer nights as a science-backed way to rest better. Sports Spotlight: Rytas Vilnius won the Basketball Champions League title in overtime after a huge comeback versus AEK.
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