AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLithuania–Russia Tensions: Russia summoned Lithuania’s chargé d’affaires in Moscow to protest plans to remove Soviet soldiers’ graves in Vievis, calling the move “desecration” and warning it is a criminal offence. Vilnius Film Scene: Lithuania’s top Silver Crane Awards in Vilnius crowned Vytautas Katkus’s debut feature “The Visitor” as Best Feature, with Katkus also winning Best Director and Best Screenplay. Defence Innovation: Lithuania and Ukraine launched “Brave Lithuania” to speed up joint development and deployment of defence-tech solutions, focusing on unmanned systems, electronic warfare, AI, and battlefield communications. Eurozone Cost Pressure: Eurostat data showed euro area inflation rebounding to 3.2% in May, with Lithuania listed among the higher rates at 5.1%, adding pressure on the ECB. Regional Infrastructure Watch: Rail Baltica’s Latvia mainline contract is flagged as unusually expensive, with RB Rail saying unit costs in Latvia are far higher than in Estonia and Lithuania. Culture & Travel: Ticket sales opened for Liepāja’s 2027 European Capital of Culture highlight opera “Sun & Sea,” featuring a climate-crisis themed production.
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