UK Airlines Warn of Limited Growth Amid Rising Air Travel Taxes

Two of the United Kingdom’s major low-cost carriers, Ryanair and Wizz Air, have separately warned about the rising costs facing the aviation sector following last year’s Budget announcement. As reported by Financial Times, both airlines have...

Who travels the least? New data reveals which Europeans prefer to stay home

New Eurostat data reveals which Europeans travel the least and who spends the most abroad. Credit : Song_about_summer, Shutterstock When it comes to holidays, not all Europeans pack their suitcases with the same enthusiasm. While some jet off...

My girlfriend claimed our daughter was her lover's child and secretly ran away to Latvia... but now a DNA test proves I AM the father

Dave Hitchens is sobbing on the sofa in the living room of his West Midlands home where he lives alone. The 56-year-old's lounge is littered with legal documents, police letters and contemporaneous hospital forms are strewn across the tables....

Europe’s Holiday Season Without the Stress

Trips during the winter can be fun. Most people prefer to travel during the holidays which can cause extended lines and even longer trips. One way to ease the stress of traveling is to choose the quiet and warmer routes and be flexible around...

£99 mystery holiday deal includes Christmas markets, New York and Disneyland

05:23, 01 Nov 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Lucky travellers could bag a Christmas break at Disneyland Paris (Image: Disneyland Paris) With only 55 days until...

EU rail passenger travel rises to record levels in 2024 while freight sees slight decline

EU rail passenger transport reached 443 billion passenger-kilometres in 2024, with Germany leading, while freight performance fell slightly to 375 billion tonne-kilometres. In 2024, rail passenger transport in the EU reached 443 billion...

Latvia to deliver military aid and 65 vehicles to Ukraine

The Latvian national flag. Stock photo: Getty Images Latvia is set to deliver another batch of military aid and 65 vehicles donated by Latvenergo AS in cooperation with Sadales tīkls AS to Ukraine on Monday 3 November. Source: Delfi, a Baltic...

Parcels from Latvia resume traveling to USA

Latvian postal and logistics companies are gradually resuming parcel shipments to the USA, which were suspended at the end of August this year due to new customs tariffs and unclear procedures in the United States of America (USA), Latvian...

How Europeans Travel and What They Splurge On

Recent Eurostat data reveal striking contrasts in how Europeans travel—from where they go to how much they spend and what they indulge in along the way. A strong preference for domestic trips dominates: 71% of Europeans’ journeys take place within...

'Patriotic' travel: Which Europeans are least likely to leave their home turf?

Published on 28/10/2025 - 9:02 GMT+1 •Updated 10:12 When travelling, EU citizens show a clear preference for domestic travel (71%) over intra-EU (21%) and extra-EU travel (8%). Spaniards are the most "loyal" to their country, according to the...

Latvia’s Honorary Consul in Finland’s Lahti, Topi Paananen: 'Small steps still matter'

Latvia and Finland may be separated by the Baltic Sea, but their connections run deep – historically, culturally, and economically. In Lahti, those ties are reinforced by Topi Paananen, the Honorary Consul of Latvia in the Finnish city, who works...

Latgale's population aging fastest in Latvia

Among Latvia's regions, Latgale has the highest number of seniors – one in four residents is over 65 years old, while children and adolescents account for only 12.7% of the population. The population of Latgale is declining at the fastest rate in...

RIGA IFF 2025 Announces Winners

RIGA: The Lithuanian majority coproduction The Visitor by Vytautas Katkus won the Feature Film Competition of the 12th Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16 – 26 October 2025). The festival also announced prizes in its other sections: the...

Shine bright this dark winter in Latvia

The number of road fatalities in Latvia has risen again, with most tragic accidents occurring during the dark hours. The Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) campaign entitled "Deathly Stylish" is urging pedestrians and cyclists to use...

The special reason why Queen Mary wore this red ballgown as she and King Frederik visit Latvia

Queen Mary has worn one of her most show-stopping gowns as she and King Frederik were the guests of honour at a state banquet during a whirlwind visit to Latvia. It was the King and Queen's first visit to the Baltic country since the change of...

Medical tourism has had a good year in Latvia

2024 has been a successful year for medical tourism in Latvia. A total of 40,733 foreign patients received medical services in Latvia, including remotely, according to information compiled by the Latvian Health Tourism Cluster (LVTK). LVTK...

Tribeca Festival Lisboa Dazzles With Meg Ryan, Kim Cattrall, Giancarlo Esposito and On-the-Rise Portuguese Talent

Tribeca Festival Lisboa wrapped its second edition on Saturday after hosting a bevy of U.S. talent, led by Meg Ryan, Kim Cattrall, Edie Falco, Giancarlo Esposito, Ed Westwick and Daniela Ruah and Piper Perabo and director Stephen Kay, her husband....

The Latvian business environment is seeing a growing trend towards companies obtaining loans quickly to address business challenges

The saying "Time is money" is one of the basic principles of the business world, and in the Latvian business environment, it is now truer than ever. The dynamic pace of work is reinforcing the trend for companies to borrow the financing necessary...

Latvian Postal service gradually restores mail to USA

The state-owned company Latvijas pasts (Latvian Postal Service) is continuing to restore mail flows to the US and will resume accepting parcels and small packages from corporate customers on the manspasts.lv platform on Monday, October 27, to...

PICTURES: All smiles as Savour Kilkenny food festival launches for October bank holiday weekend

Now in its 16th year, Savour Kilkenny is bigger and better than ever, boasting over 100 market stalls showcasing artisan food producers and street food vendors from across Ireland. The festival will also welcome renowned chefs including Rachel...