AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSolo Travel Boom: Skyscanner reports an 83% rise in solo-travel bookings, with UK-based specialists pushing everything from guided walking in Italy’s Dolomites to Med “HouseParty” style group holidays. Visa-Free Planning for Latvians: Estonia’s entry rules confirm visa-free access for EU/EEA/Schengen citizens and some third-country residents with Schengen permits, while Latvia’s own list adds visa-free entry for two African countries for up to 90 days using biometric passports. Border Reality Check for Summer: Europe’s new biometric entry-exit system (EES) is still causing long queues at some border points, prompting travellers to look at non-EES options for smoother holidays. Rail Passes for Easy Cross-Border Trips: Eurail and Interrail explain how passes work across 33 countries, including Latvia and Estonia, for travellers who want to move by train without booking every leg. Latvia in the News: Latvia is described as a growing pressure point in Belarus-linked migration tactics, with authorities reporting a sharp rise in attempted illegal crossings. Weekend Ideas in Latvia: Cēsis 820 and Valdemārpils’ “Feel Valdemārpils!” beach-and-city festival are set to bring plenty of culture and family fun.
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