Midsummer in Riga: Rīga satiksme is adding extra public transport for Midsummer Night (June 23–24) and making rides free across the city on June 23 and 24, with holiday schedules running June 22–24 and extra late trips tied to events at Mežaparks Green Theatre, Grīziņkalns and Dzegužkalns. Road safety push: Latvian police will step up patrols until June 28, focusing on drunk driving checks as holiday travel ramps up. Old Town shopping for visitors: Riga’s traditional Herb Market opened June 19 on Doma Square, running with 260+ vendors through 7 p.m., bringing midsummer herbs, cheese, beer and local crafts to locals and tourists. Travel planning abroad: Heathrow warns travellers heading to Spain, France, Greece and other Schengen areas about extra queues from the Entry/Exit System (EES), which can add delays at passport control. Baltic travel spending habits: A new look at how digital payments are changing leisure budgets across the Baltics—more costs hidden in apps like transport, tickets and add-ons. airBaltic connectivity: airBaltic is expanding Israel–Europe links via a codeshare with EL AL, boosting options for travellers planning summer routes. Culture tourism spotlight: Cinevilla in Tukums Municipality is celebrating its 22nd anniversary—an outdoor backlot that physically recreates Riga and other eras for film and visitors. Weather watch: Latvia’s long holiday weekend looks warm and sometimes muggy, with rain and thunderstorms more likely on Sunday and a higher chance of rain again around Midsummer.