Rīga hopes for 60 million euros boost from European Basketball championship

Financial data on the contribution of the recently held European Basketball Championship in Rīga to the capital and Latvia as a whole will be available in a few months, said Fredis Bikovs, Director of the Rīga Investment and Tourism Agency, in an...

Riga Aviation Forum 2025 gathers Baltic and European leaders

The Riga Aviation Forum returns on September 18, uniting Baltic and European aviation leaders to discuss AI, sustainability, civil-military cooperation, and geopolitical risks facing the global aviation sector. The Riga Aviation Forum, the leading...

UK travellers to Schengen must provide biometrics under new EU Entry-Exit rules

EU Entry Exit System to Collect Biometric Data of Travelers from October 2025: The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced on 12 October 2025. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British...

Public transport crisis in Latvia: Thousands of passengers left without buses amid protest

During the passenger carriers’ protest action “One Hour Without Public Transport” on Tuesday, about 165 regional bus routes were disrupted, affecting up to 5,000 passengers, said Jānis Lapiņš, Chairman of the Board of the Road Transport...

Long-awaited vote: Will Lāčplēsis Day become an official public holiday?

The Saeima Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee has rejected a citizens’ initiative that proposed to designate Lāčplēsis Day (the 11th of November) as an official public holiday in Latvia. During the committee meeting, Latvian Employers’...

Belarus hosts over 171,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - MINSK, Sep 16 (BelTA/APP): Since 1 January 2025, Belarus has hosted 171,670 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. A...

UK government warns British travellers to be prepared for delays when new European exit and entry system is introduced next month

In less than a month, the European Union (EU) will begin introducing new border checks, with changes highlighted by the FCDO for anyone travelling to the Schengen Area. And, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued...

Foreign Office issues new advice for travel to 29 countries

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released new guidance for travel to Europe. In a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter, the FCDO detailed that a rule alteration will come into force on October 12. Aimed at...

Swim season ends in Latvia

The official swimming season ended on Monday, 15 September, throughout Latvia. In Rīga's bathing areas, it passed peacefully, without any casualties, though lifeguards did have their hands full, Latvian Television reported. The official bathing...

Hotels and restaurants happy about Eurobasket in Latvia

During the European Basketball Championship, up to 180,000 spectators came to see the games in Rīga. The country is yet to estimate the benefits of the Championships, but the hotel, catering and bar industries admit that visitor numbers and...

Rule change for travel to France, Spain, Greece, Italy and Croatia

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an alert about travel to France, Spain and other parts of Europe. In a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter, the FCDO announced that a rule change will be implemented...

Two central Rīga streets to be pedestrianised over weekend

During the European Mobility Week, on 20 and 21 September, sections of Dzirnavu and Antonijas Streets in Rīga will be turned into pedestrian walkways. The pedestrian streets will be closed to vehicle traffic, and traffic organisation changes will...

UK Foreign Office issues new advice for travel to Europe

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued new guidance for Europe travel. In a new post on X, formerly Twitter, the FCDO explained that a rule change will come into force on October 12. Article continues below...

Foreign Office alert over Spain and France travel rule change

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an alert about travel to France, Spain and other parts of Europe. In a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter, the FCDO announced that a rule change will be implemented...

RIGA IFF 2025 Announces Lineup

RIGA: Nine titles from Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Ukraine, and Sweden have been chosen for the Feature Film Competition of the upcoming Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16 – 26 October 2025). Two domestic films will have their...

airBaltic names nearly 30 Airbus A220-300 aircraft after Baltic cities

airBaltic has continued its initiative to name its Airbus A220-300 fleet after cities across Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, following a public contest held in 2024 to mark the 35th anniversary of the Baltic Way. Since August 2025, nearly 30...

Young scientists gather in Rīga for major international event

The 36th edition of EUCYS will take place in the Latvian capital al week, from 15th to 20th September 2025. The event is free of charge and will be open to families, schools and the general public. This international science fair will bring...

British motorists face new restrictions when travelling to Europe from next month

Motorhome owners are being warned of serious consequences if they do not prepare themselves for new European Union rules being introduced within weeks. Drivers could be refused entry to the European Union if they fail to comply with the new...

Traveling Latvian Exhibit Makes Stop at Marist

A traveling Latvian history exhibit is on display in the James A. Cannavino Library. The exhibit, titled “WE ARE LATVIAN,” explores the history of the country and the Latvian region from the year 1000 up to the present day. The exhibit includes...

Re:Baltica and partners expose Europe-wide Russian sabotage plot

According to its sources, sabotage packages prepared by Russian special services were sent via the Latvian capital, Rīga, thanks to the services of a Latvian non-citizen (a 'non-citizen' is usually a Soviet occupation-era immigrant or their...