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Strategic neutrality is a smart approach in an uncertain world
The National News
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Amid escalating tensions between global powers – the US, China and Russia – the Gulf states have adopted a policy of “strategic neutrality” as a deliberate and calculated choice. This neutrality reflects a rational and forward-looking approach...
Norwegian Cruise Line: Spring and Summer 2027 Deployment Out
Cruise Industry News
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Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed its spring/summer 2027 deployment. The season features over 500 voyages across 20 ships, departing from nearly 30 homeports, including Miami; Seattle; New York City; Southampton, England, and Rome...
Tourism Director General Regards Routes Americas 2025 Conference Delegates Key To The Future Of Air Travel In The Americas
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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February 13, 2025
- Advertisement - Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas – Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe said The Bahamas remains committed as a leader in visitor experience, as more than 1,000 participants were welcomed to Routes Americas 2025 at...
Latvia is full of love for the Flow kitty
Polygon
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February 11, 2025
Flow, the Latvian animated movie about a kitty navigating through a gorgeous, yet eerie, post-apocalyptic, flooded world, is getting all the love it deserves. Not only was the movie nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards;...
Tourism Director General regards Routes Americas 2025 conference delegates, key to the future of air travel in the Americas
Bahamas Local
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Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe said The Bahamas remains committed as a leader in visitor experience, as more than 1,000 participants were welcomed to Routes Americas 2025 at Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. It is said to be the...
Brazilian caught with 3kg cocaine hidden in luggage at Bali Airport
Antara
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July 24, 2025
Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) - The Bali Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has exposed the smuggling method used by a Brazilian national with the initials YB (25), who attempted to traffic over three kilograms of cocaine into Indonesia. At a...
Our UK Passport Is Now Weaker Than It Was Last Year With Fewer Countries Offering Us Visa-Free Entry – Here’s Which Ones
Secret Manchester
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July 24, 2025
Credit: Max_555, Shutterstock You may not have realised, but not all passports are created equally. What nation you belong to can greatly affect which other countries you can freely enter. And while, as is the British way, we often assume we can...
Restaurant week begins in Latvian cities
LSM
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April 7, 2025
Restaurants and cafés in Liepāja and Kuldīga have prepared special menus, revealing local and ancient flavours. Organisers and restaurateurs say that Restaurant Weeks are worthwhile and can attract people, while increasing sales for local farms...
Armenia developing tourism cooperation with Lithuania
Finport
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ArmInfo. Armenia is developing tourism cooperation with Lithuania. As reported by the Embassy of Armenia to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, a travel guide was presented in Vilnius. The guidebook was developed by the diplomatic corps of Armenia in...
Public reminded not to approach seals on Latvian beaches
LSM
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April 4, 2025
Less than a month has passed since the first seal pup of the season was found on a beach in Latvia. Since then, nine animals have already been brought to the Rīga Zoo and are in need of veterinary care. On Thursday, 3 April, two more were brought...
UK tourists warned Spain 'no longer accepting' one banknote and two coins
Birmingham Live
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April 4, 2025
UK tourists heading to Spain are being warned over a Euro note which is "no longer accepted". European Union holiday hotspot Spain is no longer accepting one note - with British holidaymakers jetting out warned. In 2016, the European Central Bank...
What It Means To Be Wealthy In Latvia
Forbes
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Riga, Latvia. getty With the lowest-priced golden visa in the European Union, Latvia is one of the most accessible gateways to Europe. For just $54,000, investors can obtain a five-year residence permit, with visa-free Schengen travel and no...
Revealed: The world's best nudist beaches where sunbathers are free to get an all-over tan... is there one near YOUR favourite holiday destination?
Daily Mail
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April 1, 2025
It might not be everyone's cup of tea but naturism is popular in many countries around the globe. Tourists can even book a holiday at a naturist resort where they won't required to wear clothes anywhere. However, nudism isn't tolerated everywhere...
Rules Of Entering Latvia Changed For Belarusians
Charter 97
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3 It will be necessary to inform about the purpose of visit and not only. On Thursday, 3 April, the Latvian Seimas approved amendments to the Immigration Law and the Law on State Border in the final reading. The amendments require third-country...
Latvians looking for love tend to rely on friends, suggests survey
LSM
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February 10, 2025
A survey in which 1,007 people aged 18 to 74 participated suggests that although many people have tried a variety of online dating tools and platforms, the Internet does not yet play a convincing Cupid as more people still believe that the best...
VFS Global’s six-city roadshow draws record participation with over 750 travel agents across cities
Tourism Breaking News
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April 3, 2025
VFS Global successfully concluded its annual six-city roadshow, attracting an overwhelming response from the travel trade community. More than 750 travel agents participated in the events held across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi,...
Audit: Latvia's port development fund spends money unjustifiably
LSM
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April 2, 2025
The Fund was established in 1994 on the basis of the Ports Law. The current objective of the Fund is to manage financial resources in order to ensure the interests of the State in the development of ports and to enhance the prestige of Latvian...
Young Dad dies on holiday just hours after dismissing pain as food poisoning
Dublin Live
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April 2, 2025
A 35-year-old dad has died on holiday with a rare case of acute pancreatitis just 36 hours after his stomach pain was initially dismissed as food poisoning. Katerina Glazyrina, 41, has been “heart warmed” by the support she has received from her...
BNN INTERVIEW | Birth rate crisis, pensioners still working, yet there’s labour shortage – Welfare Minister Uzulnieks on today’s Latvia
Baltic News Network
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April 4, 2025
Author: Ilona Bērziņa Minister of Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS) identifies his top priorities as demography, employment, and improving the quality of life for seniors—issues that are deeply linked to pension indexation and the planned...
Rīga briefly has massive 'water wheel'
LSM
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February 5, 2025
The 65-meter-high Ferris wheel on the left bank of the Daugava River is planned to be opened in the first quarter of this year – the precise timing remains vague – and its intended passengers will be tourists rather than refreshing beverages. But...