Bear Management Debate: Latvia’s Nature Conservation Agency says there’s currently no legal or scientific basis for allowing bear hunting, as a public initiative on manabalss.lv pushes for limited hunting to protect hikers, beehives and livestock—while another initiative calls for a hunting ban plus state-funded prevention like electric fences. Wildlife & Public Safety: The bear population is reported to be rising fast, with last year’s March–November estimate around 190 bears based on tracks, DNA monitoring and observations. Climate & Weather: Latvia is set for summer-like warmth, with forecasts pointing to up to +26°C, plus fog in some areas and scattered showers or thunderstorms later in the week. Aviation Decarbonisation: NorSAF has selected KBR’s PureSAF technology for what’s planned as Northern Europe’s largest sustainable aviation fuel and e-SAF plant in the Baltics, targeting 100,000 tons annually from 2030. Green Claims Enforcement: The EU Commission has opened infringement procedures against 20 Member States, including Latvia, over delays in transposing rules on green claims and sustainability labels, aimed at cutting greenwashing. Access for All: New accessible sections have been added to the Mežtaka and Jūrtaka hiking trails, improving sea access and routes suitable for wheelchairs and people with visual impairments.