airBaltic Rescue Talks: Latvia’s PM says the government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state carrier airBaltic to avoid a potential default, with a key condition to keep Riga airport as the airline’s hub. EU Enforcement: The European Commission has launched infringement steps against Latvia and other member states for not fully transposing EU directives, including the revised Single Permit rules for labour migration. Subsidy Fraud Case: Latvia’s EPPO has indicted a farmer over alleged EU funding fraud for robotic milking equipment—claimed gear was allegedly not installed, not operational, and supported by a fabricated video. Weather Watch: A cyclone is set to bring a rain band, heavy downpours and thunderstorms across Latvia over the weekend, with stronger southerly winds and cooler conditions afterward. Rewilding in Latgale: Ten turtles were released into the Ruģeļi wetland in Daugavpils as part of a five-year rewilding effort to restore declining local wildlife. Low-Emission Shipping: Riga’s port pilot services joined a Baltic project to cut CO₂ from pilot boats using low-emission technologies and digital monitoring. Cycling Upgrade: Rīga plans new and extended cycle lanes on Lāčplēša, Marijas and Šarlotes streets to improve safer connections. Energy & Heating Demand: Stores have set temporary purchase limits on fuel pellets as demand spikes ahead of winter, with industry saying supply should stabilize soon.