airBaltic Restructuring: Latvia’s flag carrier says its situation is “very serious” after an engine crisis left multiple A220 jets grounded, and it now plans to cut its all-A220-300 fleet from 54 to about 36 by year-end while seeking €325m in emergency financing; the big test is an Aug 17 vote by 2029 bondholders on a restructuring framework after an Aug 3 quorum failed. Riga Tourism & Transport: Riga’s 825th birthday week includes a “sweet stroll” map for the iconic Vecrīga cake across 25+ cafés, plus a reminder that students should apply by Aug 25 for the eRīga Student Card, which also covers public transport. Historic Cars on Riga Streets: Rare Auto Union Type C and V16 displays and parade drives are set to bring motorsport history into the city center, with routes running from the Riga Motor Museum to the Freedom Monument. Solar Eclipse Safety: Latvia’s eclipse viewing tips focus on safe methods—watch from the beach and avoid looking directly at the Sun, binoculars, or telescopes without proper projection. Energy Costs Watch: An economist warns Latvia will feel the latest gas price shock with a delay, but it will still feed into housing, utilities, and gradually broader prices. Beach Volleyball (Latvia in Poland): Latvia’s Graudina & Samoilova are top seeds at the EuroBeachVolley in Stare Jabłonki, with Empowerment-backed Latvian pairs also competing in the men’s and women’s fields. Border & Travel Disruption Signals: Latvia reports a newly found migrant tunnel on the Latvia–Belarus border, while UK travel advice highlights new Schengen Entry/Exit biometric rules that could affect holiday queues.