Riga Tourism & Culture: Riga’s 825th birthday celebrations get a rare automotive highlight this weekend with the Auto Union Type C parade drive, including a route from the Riga Motor Museum to the Freedom Monument (10:30–11:30) piloted by Le Mans legend Dindo Capello. Public Transport for Families: Parents in Rīga are reminded to apply by August 25 for kids’ free public transport use via eRīga.lv, with cards issued from the start of the school year. Travel & Aviation (Latvia): Latvia’s government says airBaltic’s situation is “very serious,” pointing to the need for major temporary financing and possible fundamental changes to protect Riga’s role as a Baltic aviation hub. Border & Travel Rules: UK travellers heading to Schengen may face new Entry/Exit System biometric checks (fingerprints/photo), with queues already reported in some EU airports. Local Travel Ideas: Riga’s “Vecrīga” Old Rīga cake gets its own sweet stroll map during the birthday period (3–16 August) across 25+ cafés and bakeries. Energy Costs: Latvia braces for another gas price shock; economists say the impact hits consumer prices with a delay but will still feed into housing, utilities, and wider costs. Safety for Outdoor Plans: Ahead of Latvia’s partial solar eclipse on 12 August, experts warn against looking directly at the Sun and recommend safe projection methods—best viewed from the beach. Tourism Routes (Narva): Narva’s Tsar’s Route idea may change its name to avoid controversy while keeping a cross-border tourism product aimed at visitors from Latvia and Lithuania.