AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLithuania–Latvia AirBaltic: President Gitanas Nausėda said Lithuania should not invest in airBaltic until the airline makes “radical” cost cuts and proves it is profitable, stressing transport links matter for Lithuania’s EU Council presidency. Ukraine Aid: Taiwan and Lithuania signed a third joint Ukraine aid package, with both contributing US$5 million for reconstruction and social resilience, including support for more than 1,000 Ukrainian children. Energy & Prices: Eurostat reports EU fuel and lubricants for private transport rose 16.9% year-on-year in July; Lithuania saw one of the biggest jumps at 22.9%. Security & Borders: Latvia confirmed a drone shot down in its airspace on Aug. 14 was of Ukrainian origin, while Latvian border guards also found another Belarus-linked migrant tunnel. Tech & Industry: Lithuanian researchers say they improved perovskite solar cell stability by changing a thin interlayer, aiming for longer-lasting, cheaper panels. Business & Trade: Lithuania’s ambassador to India says the India–EU free trade deal could become operational during Lithuania’s 2027 EU presidency. Culture: A Belarusian director’s debut film will start screening in Lithuanian cinemas from Aug. 28.
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