AGP Executive Report

Streaming Deal: Estonia-based Duo Media Networks and Go3 signed a long-term Baltics cooperation deal, bringing Duo One on-demand streaming to 600,000+ households and 1M+ viewers across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with local-language dubbing/subtitles and channels from Disney/NBCUniversal/Lionsgate/Paramount. Vilnius Culture & Leisure: Vilnius TV Tower’s rotating Milky Way restaurant (Paukščių takas) has reopened at 165 meters, offering a full 360-degree rotation, a high-altitude-focused wine list, and seasonal Lithuanian cuisine. Arts & Education (Lithuania/US ties): Vytautas Magnus University marks the US 250th anniversary by highlighting academic links and the university’s freedom-focused liberal arts model inspired by US higher education. Sports (Lithuanian angle): FIBA 3x3 World Tour Marseille 2026 crowned Ub (SRB) after a 21-16 final win over Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU), with the Lithuanian team rallying but falling short. Film & Culture (region): Riga Contemporary’s second edition wrapped with a record 17,000 visitors, reinforcing the fair’s growing role in Baltic-Nordic contemporary art.

Vilnius Culture & Dining: Vilnius TV Tower has reopened its revolving Milky Way (Paukščių Takas) panoramic restaurant at 165 meters, bringing back a landmark view for 130,000+ annual visitors and relaunching a contemporary Lithuanian menu by Chef Aleksandras Buiko. Contemporary Art Scene: Riga Contemporary wrapped up its record-breaking second edition with 17,000 visitors, reinforcing the Latvian capital’s growing pull for international contemporary art. Art Market Watch: A look at Riga’s still-developing collector culture highlights how the city’s fair and local patronage are trying to build momentum for the next generation of buyers. Film & Festivals: Palić European Film Festival 2026 is set for July 18–22, with a programme spanning Best of Europe, Best of Region, and a kids section. Sports (Lithuania-linked): Ub (SRB) won the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Marseille 2026, with Lithuanian team Raudondvaris Hoptrans reaching the final. International Spotlight: UN experts warn Belarus’s passport invalidations of former political prisoners expelled to Lithuania/Ukraine may amount to continuing transnational repression.

Streaming & TV: Prime Video’s Greek-island assassin drama “The Assassin” is back for Season 2, with a wide set of international buyers snapping up rights, including Lithuania’s LRT for Season 1 and new deals for broadcasters across Europe and beyond. Film Festivals: Serbia’s Palić European Film Festival 2026 (18–22 July) has unveiled its programme, mixing “Best of Europe,” “Best of Region,” and a kids section, with a pre-festival run at Subotica’s Eurocinema starting 4 July. Vilnius Culture & Dining: The Vilnius TV Tower has reopened its revolving Milky Way (Paukščių Takas) restaurant, now pushing a contemporary Lithuanian menu and a wine concept tied to “northern elevation.” Music Scene: Lithuanian metal fans can now watch BATHORY tribute BLOOD FIRE DEATH from Kilkim Žaibu in Ukmergė, via the MetalAlive channel. Sports (Lithuanian angle): Lithuanian team Ub won the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Marseille 2026, while Lithuanian player Arturas Astrauskas advanced in the World Series of Poker Main Event. Community: Ireland’s Hello Summer Lithuanian Culture and Sports Festival drew nearly 1,000 people to Mullingar, highlighting growing diaspora ties.

Vilnius Arts & Culture: The Vilnius TV Tower has reopened its revolving Milky Way (Paukščių Takas) panoramic restaurant at 165 metres, bringing back a signature dining spot with a refreshed menu by Chef Aleksandras Buiko and a wine concept tied to “northern elevation.” Local Community & Heritage: Lithuania’s diaspora in Ireland turned out in force for the Hello Summer Lithuanian Culture and Sports Festival in Mullingar, drawing nearly 1,000 visitors and spotlighting community projects like The Heart Flag for Lithuania. Film & Education: Karlovy Vary’s Future Frames program is set to showcase next-generation European filmmakers, including Lithuanian director Arnas Balčiūnas with “Past the Hill of Napoleon’s Hat.” Sports (Lithuanian angle): Lithuanian Arturas Astrauskas advanced to Day 1C of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event in Marseille/Paris Las Vegas coverage, while Lithuania’s presence also shows up in international basketball and track reporting.

Vilnius City Life & Dining: Vilnius TV Tower has reopened its revolving Milky Way (Paukščių Takas) restaurant at 165 metres, bringing back a signature 360-degree view and a refreshed menu by Chef Aleksandras Buiko, built around local produce and “elevation” wine pairings. Arts & Film (Lithuanian spotlight): Karlovy Vary’s Future Frames programme is set to introduce new European student and recent-graduate shorts, including Lithuanian director Arnas Balčiūnas’ “Past the Hill of Napoleon’s Hat,” a graduation film about family fractures and silence. Music & Community: The School Students’ Song Festival returns to Vilnius after a ten-year break, with concerts and performances across the city and free public transport for participants. Sports (Lithuanian links): The Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field delivered a standout pro debut from NCAA champion Dejanea Oakley, while Lithuania’s Mykolas Alekna is noted among the meet’s entered world-class discus names. Culture Abroad (Lithuanian diaspora): Ireland’s Mullingar hosted nearly 1,000 people at the Hello Summer Lithuanian Culture and Sports Festival, highlighting growing community ties.

Vilnius Arts & Culture: Vilnius TV Tower’s panoramic restaurant Milky Way (Paukščių Takas) is reopening, with a menu that reworks Lithuanian flavors using local produce and a wine list built around elevation. School Festival: The School Students’ Song Festival returns to Vilnius after a decade, with concerts across Cathedral Square, St John’s Church, Kalnų Park and Arena Vilnius, plus free public transport for participants. Film & Training: Karlovy Vary’s Future Frames spotlights new European filmmakers, including Lithuanian director Arnas Balčiūnas’ short “Past the Hill of Napoleon’s Hat,” as part of a next-gen showcase. Community Events: Ireland’s Lithuanian diaspora marked summer with Mullingar’s Hello Summer Festival, drawing nearly 1,000 people and featuring Lithuania’s ambassador. Sports & Identity: Lithuania’s president, Gitanas Nausėda, urged the US to give a clear, unequivocal NATO Article 5 commitment ahead of the Ankara summit. Arts in the Region: Valkyries’ WNBA-era shift reflects wider changes in women’s basketball pay and opportunities, with players increasingly staying closer to home.

Vilnius Culture & Community: The Vilnius TV Tower has reopened its panoramic restaurant Milky Way (Paukščių Takas), bringing back a signature city dining spot with a modern take on Lithuanian cuisine and a wine list tied to elevation. School Music Festival: Vilnius hosts the School Students’ Song Festival again after a ten-year break, with concerts across the city and free public transport for participants. Lithuanian Film Spotlight: Director Arnas Balčiūnas discusses his short-form work and screens Past The Hill Of Napoleon’s Hat at Karlovy Vary via EFP’s Future Frames. Sports & Identity: EU lawmakers, including Lithuanian MEP Petras Auštrevičius, rebuke FIFA over allowing Russia into the U-15 World Cup, calling it “moral and political blindness.” Diaspora & Festivals: Lithuania’s community in Ireland gathered in Mullingar for the Hello Summer Lithuanian Culture and Sports Festival, drawing nearly 1,000 people and featuring Lithuania’s ambassador. Arts Security: A photo by Ukrainian artist Boris Mikhailov was stolen from the Lithuanian National Museum of Art in Vilnius, valued at about €7,000.

Lithuanian Film Spotlight: Arnas Balčiūnas, fresh from Cannes Critics’ Week, discusses his short-form work and screens Past The Hill Of Napoleon’s Hat at Karlovy Vary through EFP’s Future Frames. Vilnius Live Culture: The School Students’ Song Festival returns to Vilnius after a decade, with concerts across key city venues and free public transport for participants. New Lithuanian Government: PM-designate announces a Cabinet lineup, promising focus on defense, financial stability, regional needs, and everyday problems. Museum Security: A photo by acclaimed Ukrainian artist Boris Mikhailov was stolen from the Lithuanian National Museum of Art in Vilnius, with police investigating a likely targeted theft. Sports & Lithuania on the Map: Lithuania hosts FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket in Alytus and Klaipėda, featuring Spain’s Inés Sotelo Míguez and Lithuania in Group A. Tech & Everyday Life: Hostinger launches an AI-assisted eCommerce tool for small sellers, turning product photos into shareable checkout links fast. Local Arts & Fashion Retail: TATUUM expands in the Baltics with its first Lithuania store opening.

Museum & Art Theft: A Boris Mikhailov photograph was stolen from the Lithuanian National Museum of Art in Vilnius, with police investigating a likely targeted grab from the “Ukrainian Dreamers: Kharkiv School of Photography” exhibition. Contemporary Art & Culture: Estonia’s Tallinn Art Hall will reopen on 13 November after a €13m renovation, returning to Freedom Square with a new show tracing Estonian art history from the 19th century to today. Photography Exhibition (Lithuania): Prienai’s Regional Museum hosts Ludo Segers’ “Amber Light & City Sights” from 29 June to 27 July, pairing Baltic and Japanese landscapes through a light-and-architecture theme. Online Marketplace Safety: Viral claims about child trafficking on Vinted are being investigated after suspicious listings spread across France and Germany, raising fresh questions about how platforms police coded adverts. Sports (Lithuania connection): Lithuania’s U17 World Cup run continues as quarter-final matchups are set, with Lithuania among the teams in the tournament’s spotlight. Football Transfers (Lithuania player): Reports link Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis to a potential move, with interest tied to a possible bid above £9m.

Baltic Security at Risk: Estonian surveillance says a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker has installed an automated machine gun, raising fears that European interceptions could get more dangerous. Vilnius Airport Disruptions: A new IISS assessment links a drone campaign to Russia, with repeated closures including Vilnius airport and other major hubs. Second-Hand App Panic: Viral claims that children are being sold on Vinted are drawing fresh scrutiny after French police probes suspicious listings. Lithuanian Art in Focus: The Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art in Vilnius opens a major exhibition of Nijolė Šivickas de Mockus, bringing over 200 works back to Lithuania. Culture & Space: Tallinn Art Hall will reopen this November after a €13m renovation, returning to Freedom Square with a new survey of Estonian art. Sports Spotlight: Lithuania’s U17 World Cup run continues with updated Smart Power Rankings, while Ukrainian race walker Liudmyla Olyanovska set a new one-mile world record. Tech for Creators: Hostinger launches an ecommerce platform that turns product photos into ready-to-sell pages and checkout links fast.

Vilnius Art Opening: The Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art debuts “Nijolė Šivickas de Mockus. The Universe from a Spiral,” the first big Lithuanian show of the diaspora ceramic artist and sculptor, bringing 200+ works donated from her Columbia legacy. Photography Exhibition: Prienai Regional Museum hosts “Amber Light & City Sights,” a solo exhibition by photographer Ludo Segers running 29 June–27 July, linking Baltic places with light captured in Japan. Contemporary Culture: Latvia’s Riga Contemporary Art Fair returns on July 2, with 40+ galleries and 100+ artists at Hanzas perons. Fashion in Kaunas: TATUUM opens its first Lithuania store at MEGA in Kaunas, continuing its Baltic expansion. Sports & Youth: Lithuania’s presence in international youth hoops stays in focus as FIBA U17 quarter-final schedules are set, while Lithuania’s Gvidas Gineitis is reported as a transfer target for Celtic. Local Spotlight: Lithuania’s KRS director Paulius Grigas highlights people-first thinking in construction and development.

Art & Culture: The Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art in Vilnius opens “Nijolė Šivickas de Mockus. The Universe from a Spiral” on July 2, bringing more than 200 works back to Lithuania after the artist’s career in Columbia. Contemporary Art Scene: Riga’s second Riga Contemporary Art Fair (“Riga Contemporary”) is set to open July 2 at Hanzas perons, with 40+ galleries and 100+ artists. Theft in the Gallery: A Kharkiv photographer’s work was stolen from a Vilnius museum during “Ukrainian Dreamers: The Kharkiv School of Photography,” prompting an investigation. Fashion: TATUUM opens its first Lithuania store in Kaunas (MEGA), continuing its Baltic expansion. Sports (Lithuania in focus): Lithuania’s Kaunas reaches the 3x3 Sukhbaatar Challenger Grand Prix quarterfinals in Mongolia, while the Lithuanian midfielder Gvidas Gineitis remains linked to Celtic transfer talk. Sports (EU youth): FIBA U17 World Cup 2026 quarter-final pairings and schedules are confirmed, with Lithuania among the teams in the mix.

Kaunas Retail Buzz: TATUUM opened its first Lithuania store at MEGA in Kaunas on June 27, continuing its Baltic expansion after a Latvia debut and promising “timeless, functional” affordable-premium fashion. Vilnius Art Theft: An unknown person stole Boris Mikhailov’s “Twilight” photo from the Radvilas Palace museum during the “Ukrainian Dreamers: The Kharkiv School of Photography” exhibition; police have opened an investigation. Politics & Culture Climate: Lithuania’s parliament approved Social Democrat Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister in a reshuffle aimed at stabilizing the coalition. NATO Defense Context: Lithuania’s defence ministry says there are no signs of Russia preparing a large-scale attack, but warns sabotage threats remain high. Art & Ideas: A new discussion piece links theosophy and “thought-forms” to the esoteric roots of abstraction, revisiting Kandinsky’s mystical influences. Sports (Local Link): Kaunas is mentioned as Lithuania’s team in a 3x3 tournament where Ulaanbaatar Energy advanced after beating “Kaunas” 21-17.

Vilnius Art Theft: An unknown person stole a Kharkiv photographer Boris Mikhailov’s “Twilight” photo from the Radvilas Palace museum during the exhibition “Ukrainian Dreamers,” with CCTV captured and police investigating. Prime Minister Shuffle: Lithuania’s parliament approved Social Democrat Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister after Inga Ruginienė’s resignation, with 15 days to form a cabinet and draft the government programme. Baltic Security & Sabotage Talk: Lithuania’s defence ministry says there are no signs of a large-scale Russian attack on the Baltics, but sabotage threats against critical infrastructure remain high. Rail Baltica Funding Gap: Latvia reports a roughly €10bn shortfall to finish Rail Baltica’s first phase, with uncertainty over EU support after 2028. Druskininkai Reinvention: Druskininkai mayor Ricardas Malinauskas highlights new cultural and congress plans, a bus station nearing completion, and an ambitious year-round wave park. Tech for Biometric AI: Neurotechnology in Vilnius procured NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra B300 accelerators to expand AI research and biometric deployments. Sports Spotlight: Wimbledon 2026 continues with a full Day Two order of play, while Lithuania’s presence also shows up in regional sports coverage.

Lithuanian Politics: Lithuania’s coalition is trying to stabilize after turbulence, with President Gitanas Nausėda backing Social Democrat leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister in a reshuffle aimed at lasting through the parliamentary term. Security & Baltic Arts-Adjacent Reality: Lithuania’s defence ministry says there’s no sign Russia plans a large-scale attack on the Baltic states, but sabotage threats against critical infrastructure remain high. Tech for Culture & Identity: Vilnius-based Neurotechnology says it has procured NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra B300 accelerators to boost AI work in biometrics and other heavy applications. Ukraine Solidarity (Faith & Heritage): A Ukrainian Catholic cardinal presented Pope Leo with a flag and crucifix carried by a soldier through years of fighting, framed as a call to keep “a voice of truth” during the war. Online Culture Safety: French police investigate allegations of child trafficking tied to strange Vinted listings, where viral screenshots describe toys with coded, human-like language.

Lithuanian Security Update: Lithuania’s defence ministry says there are no signs Russia is preparing a large-scale attack on the Baltic states, but warns the sabotage threat against Lithuania’s critical infrastructure remains high. Regional Tensions: Estonia’s foreign minister argues that stray Ukrainian drones hitting NATO territory are “a small price” for striking Russia’s oil and military targets, as NATO countries report more such incidents. Baltic Energy Militarisation: Estonia’s border authorities say a Russian LNG carrier in the Gulf of Finland was fitted with heavy machine guns, raising alarms about the militarisation of civilian energy shipping. Culture & Identity: A new exhibition at the Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art, “I Am Plural,” explores identity in the age of artificial intelligence. Arts & Community: The Kedainiai “Capital of Culture 2026” programme is set to fill the city with summer-long events. Sports Spotlight (Lithuania): Lithuania’s U17 captain Jokubas Kukta nearly records a rare triple-double as Lithuania beats Canada 103-89 at the FIBA U17 World Cup. Music: Violin masterclasses bring young musicians and audiences together, with international artists leading sessions.