Border & Security Works: Latvia is extending infrastructure along the Latvia–Russia border, tackling swampy, hard-to-reach stretches on a 42 km segment; most fortifications will be handed over by year-end, but a 12 km section runs to 2027, with expropriation compensation funds needed for 30 land parcels. Logistics & Industry: DHL Group has agreed to acquire Baltic parcel operator Venipak, folding operations in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia into DHL eCommerce (subject to approvals), aiming to strengthen last-mile delivery capacity as e-commerce grows. Energy & Costs: Latvia’s government is being urged to prepare fuel-price support measures as volatility rises; Brent and gasoil prices jumped sharply in late July, pushing the case for early contingency planning. Agriculture: Heavy rain is disrupting grain harvests, hitting Kurzeme hardest with flooded fields and washed-out roads, delaying rapeseed and grain logistics. Tech & Defense-Adjacent Manufacturing: RIKON shipped two fully assembled portal cranes from Riga to Turkey for a high-capacity terminal, with commissioning planned for this summer. EU Diplomacy: The EU summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires after drone incidents in Romania and the destruction of Latvia’s honorary consulate in Ukraine. Media & Broadcast Tech: Channel 4 selected Encompass Digital Media to deliver cloud-native linear playout for all six channels from 2027, with services run from London and Riga. Telecom Strategy: The Trump administration launched a global 6G alliance including Latvia and other NATO partners to coordinate next-gen network development and limit China’s influence.