AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDrone Defence Cooperation: Ukraine says it will send counter-drone instructors and experts to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Romania, sharing interceptor know-how after repeated drone incidents near the region. Visa Rules for Travellers: 11 European countries, including Lithuania, are urging the EU to tighten Schengen tourist visa issuance for Russians, arguing Russians should not be able to vacation in the EU while attacks continue in Ukraine. Air Travel Demand: Lithuanian airports hit a record in May, with Vilnius serving about 542,000 passengers, Kaunas 157,000 and Palanga 36,000, as regular flights and routes expand. Tourism Pressure in the Baltics: Eurostat data for Q1 2026 shows Lithuania had the biggest EU drop in overnight stays (-12.9%), even as foreign visitor numbers rose year-on-year in Lithuania (+24.1%). Wellness Stay Option: A new “wellness care hospital” opened in Vilnius, blending long-term medical care with spa-style hospitality in a reconstructed former hotel. Local Festival Buzz: Vilnius’ Pink Soup Fest drew tens of thousands for the iconic cold beet soup, saltibarcciai, in a city-wide pink takeover.
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