AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Visa Push: Sweden is backing an EU move to curb Russian tourist visas, with Estonia’s Igor Taro saying the country has already blacklisted 2,000+ people and wants a long-term bloc solution. Art & Rights: More than 100 Venice Biennale artists threaten legal action after being kept on ballots for the “Visitors’ Lions” awards despite requests to withdraw. Estonian Art Market: Spring 2026 auctions show steady demand: nearly €3m sold across major Tallinn galleries, with pre-war classics still strong but 1970s–80s and living artists gaining visibility. Tech & IDs: Google Wallet is rolling out digital IDs for Android users in Estonia (and other countries), using a phone video plus ID scan for online age checks. Local Culture: Tallinn’s Architecture Biennale is set for Sept 9–Nov 30, with the main show at Linnahall and a theme focused on cost and value in space-making. Sports & Community: Estonia’s Rescue Board will spend up to €1.3m on crisis-preparedness campaigns, aiming for 30% of people at a basic readiness level by 2030.
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