AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Education Win: Latvia’s debut at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) paid off fast: four students returned from Kazakhstan with a silver, a bronze, and an honourable mention. Defence Tech & Drones: Latvia is weighing Brazilian Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft as part of a broader counter-drone air defence push, while a Latvian Army unmanned platform (HADES GEKON M2) is being showcased via a new University of Latvia cooperation. Border Security Ops: Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs launched Operation “Vilkatis” to curb illegal migration, using an information-exchange setup backed by drones, helicopters, and aircraft. AI for the Public: “AI Connect” is set for Rīga, aiming to make AI practical and accessible through developer, workplace, and student tracks plus hands-on workshops. Biotech & Patents: Arbutus is pursuing patent enforcement against Pfizer/BioNTech over lipid nanoparticle tech and says it received a first $178M payment from a Moderna settlement. Health Tech: England’s hepatitis C elimination drive highlights the impact of free testing and antiviral treatment—an approach that could resonate across the Baltics. Energy/Climate: Latvia’s Urban ReLeaf project is turning research into public engagement with the “Riga Atlantis” mural on climate and green infrastructure.
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