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Rīga named a tourism hotspot for 2025
LSM
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February 26, 2025
Rīga was named Europe's second-best destination for the year by an organization called European Best Destinations. It is a Brussels-based travel website that promotes high-end tourism in collaboration with member local tourism authorities and then...
Latvian Parliament Supports Ban On tourist Trips To Belarus
Charter 97
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7 The reasons have been named. The Latvian Parliament supported by a majority vote in the first reading the amendments to the Law on Tourism, which ban tourist trips to Belarus and Russia, Delfi writes. The ban was adopted in order to minimize the...
Latvian carrier airBaltic to expand its Tallinn operations
ERR
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February 26, 2025
Latvian state-owned airline airBaltic has said it is ramping up its Tallinn presence with more aircraft and routes ahead of an initial public offering (IPO). The airline says it is also deepening ties with German airline Lufthansa to secure...
'Goodbye For Now': Residents, Tourists Bid Farewell To Dubai Fountain Ahead Of Renovation
MENAFN
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) As the Dubai Fountain prepares to close for the next few months , many residents arrived to catch the emirate's most stunning water spectacle. The outdoor destination of water, music, and light show has been a must-visit...
Latvian parliament moves to apply brake on remaining tourism to Russia and Belarus
LSM
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February 27, 2025
"The safety, health and even life of Latvian citizens may be significantly endangered as a result of recreational trips," the annotations to the legislation state. "When visiting Russia or Belarus, people may be recruited for espionage, exposed to...
Holidaymakers ETIAS EU travel guide including how to apply as EU tightness entry rules
Chronicle Live
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February 27, 2025
A major change is coming into force this year that will affect the way UK holidaymakers travel to many of the most popular destinations in Europe. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, also known as ETIAS, is set to launch in...
Campaign urges young people in Latvia not to start smoking
LSM
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April 16, 2025
Edijs Klaišis, head of Open Creative Centre, told Latvian Television's "Morning Panorama" programme on 16 April that the campaign was launched because "smoking is now more dangerous than it has ever been, for a very simple reason - we have an...
Beach Bum Rum expands European presence
The Spirit Business
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February 27, 2025
Mauritian rum brand Beach Bum has partnered with distributor Taster Wine Vertriebs to expand its presence into the northern German-Denmark border region. Beach Bum Rum aims to launch in Denmark in the near future The new distribution deal with...
Latvia to continue providing support to Ukrainian refugees
LSM
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February 26, 2025
Since February 24, 2022, more than 69,000 Ukrainians have been issued temporary residence permits and long-term visas in Latvia. As of February 1, more than 48,000 Ukrainian civilians have a valid temporary protection status in Latvia. Just over...
Latvia Extends Entry & Visa Restrictions for Russians & Belarusians Until End of 2026
Schengen Visa Info
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February 26, 2025
The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has agreed to extend the existing entry and visa restrictions for Russian and Belarusian citizens until the end of 2026. According to the Cabinet, the aim of this measure is to reduce threats to public and internal...
Latvia extends visa and entry restrictions on Russians
LSM
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February 26, 2025
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Latvia has introduced not only enhanced migration control and various checks, but also certain other measures restricting the entry of Russian citizens into Latvia. Russians and...
Millions of Britons are missing out on free travel cards – and it could cost you thousands abroad
The Sun
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April 15, 2025
MILLIONS of holidaymakers are missing out on free travel cards that could save them thousands of pounds if they become unwell abroad. Global Health Insurance Cards (GHIC) let you access state healthcare in the European Economic Area and several...
Iga Swiatek gets rare Good Friday holiday in Stuttgart but coach Wim's kids do early Easter egg hunt
Sportskeeda
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April 18, 2025
Iga Swiatek's coach Wim Fissette's children, kicked off Easter early in the morning with an exciting egg hunt. Meanwhile, the Pole has received a day off as laws in Stuttgart do not allow sporting events on Good Friday (18 April). Fissette's wife,...
Poland issues travel bans against Georgian law enforcement representatives
Open Caucasus Media
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April 18, 2025
Rely on OC Media? We rely on you too. Amidst the current global turmoil, small news outlets like ours could be the first to close. Help us get off grants and become the first reader-funded news site in the Caucasus, and keep telling the stories...
Igor Grosu and his Latvian counterpart colored Easter eggs with children
IPN
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April 15, 2025
0 Students of the “Alexei Starcea” School of Fine Arts and of the Technical Creation Center in the Buiucani sector of the capital colored Easter eggs together with the President of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, and his Latvian counterpart, Daiga...
Millions of travellers now need a £10 permit to enter the UK — here are the rules
Metro
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April 2, 2025
Arriving from the EU? You now need an ETA (Picture: Getty Images) Every year, the UK welcomes a staggering 38 million tourists to its shores. But if you’re one of those travellers heading to Old Blighty in 2025, there’s a new visa scheme you’ll...
Summer weather expected over Easter holidays in Latvia
LSM
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April 17, 2025
On Friday and Saturday, maximum temperatures will be +23 C to +28 C in most of Latvia. It will be markedly cooler along the coast, with some places only around 10 degrees. The chill from the winter-cooled waters of the Baltic Sea will affect only...
I became a female solo traveller after my husband got diagnosed with dementia at 50 - cycling through India and Vietnam reminds me of the person I once was
Daily Mail
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April 13, 2025
As cycling holidays surge in popularity, one woman has shared the emotional journey that led her to take on three solo cycling adventures across Asia - a decision that she says has completely transformed her life. Caitlin Limmer, 53, from...
Rīga tourism official puzzled by disciplinary probe
LSM
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February 26, 2025
City Council Executive Director Jānis Lange will form an investigative commission that will assess whether to impose disciplinary punishment on Bikovs, but the city council will have to decide on the imposition of punishment if deemed necessary....
Cuban beach volleyball duo Diaz and Alayo focus on Elite 16 in Brasilia
Cuban News Agency
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April 14, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, Apr 14 (ACN) Cuban duo of Noslen Diaz and Jorge Luis Alayo will continue their participation in the World Beach Volleyball Pro Tour 2025 at the Elite 16 tournament in Brasilia, to be held April 16-20 in the Brazilian city. According...