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Concert Hall «Latvija» and Theatre House «Jūras vārti» in April
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The Concert Hall “Latvija” and the Theatre House “Jūras vārti” invite you to various genre and style concerts, theatre and dance performances in April...
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Celebrate Easter in Ventspils!
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As the Easter celebrations approach, the City of Ventspils, as every year, has prepared a wide and varied programme of events to suit all tastes!
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Baltic Tourism Events Calendar 2024
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Baltictravelnews.com offers Latvian Tourism event Calendar for 2024...
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In 2023 number of visitors at tourist accommodation establishments 12.1 % larger than a year ago
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In 2023 number of visitors at tourist accommodation establishments 12.1 % larger than a year ago...
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Discover new travel opportunities with Balttour 2024 tourism trade fair!
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The leading Baltic tourism trade show and fair Balttour 2024 at the Ķīpsala Expo Centre is almost here. It will open its doors already on 2 February...
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In August number of non-resident visitors at tourism accommodation establishments 5.3 % larger
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According to the data of the Central Statistical Bureau, in August 2023 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 335.6 thousand...
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In June 12.1 % more non-resident arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments
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Central Statistical Bureau data show that in June 2023 number of non-resident and resident arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments accounted for 261.2 thousand...
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The joy of reunions and planned trips – Balttour 2023 has successfully concluded
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On 5 February, the long-awaited 28th International Travel Trade Fair, Balttour 2023, concluded at Ķīpsala International Exhibition Centre...
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Feel the Christmas spirit in Ventspils- Foto
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9 pictures. Feel the Christmas spirit in Ventspils
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Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Ventspils- Foto
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35 pictures. Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Ventspils
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Trench candle making campaign in support of the Ukrainian army
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“Tavi draugi” calls November “Friendship Candle Month” and invites Latvians to participate in the action - to make candles for the trenches to be delivered to Ukraine.
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Tips for visiting Ventspils with a dog
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Four-legged friends have become a big part of our daily lives, so if you want to visit Ventspils where are the best places to visit with your dog?
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Stena Estelle - the newest and largest ship in Stena Line's fleet in the Baltic Sea - is now officially named!
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On 3 September 2022, a ceremony was held to name the new vessel on the Gdynia-Karlskrona line. Champagne was broken on the side of the Stena Estelle...
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Information regarding Stena Scandica
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We can confirm that a fire occurred at 12:29 on the Stena Scandica on route from Port of Norvik in Sweden to Port of Ventspils in Latvia, carrying 241...
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Ventspils: Science center «VIZIUM» provides the opportunity to organize events and conferences
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Science and Innovation Centre VIZIUM mission is to spread knowledge of physics, nature, interaction of substances, sound and light in an easily-to-understand...
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The new «Stena Baltica» is about to make its debut on Stena Line’s Baltic Sea ferry route from Ventspils‒Nynäshamn
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With the continued expansion of the Swedish ferry company Stena Line’s operations in the...
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Get to know «Tourism Top100 LV2022»
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In cooperation with the Latvian tourism industry, the tourism news portal Travelnews.lv has created a preliminary list of Latvia's TOP100 currently unique...
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«Stena Line’s» new ferry «Scandica» completes its maiden voyage
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Continuing the strengthening and expansion of its services in the Baltic Sea, Swedish ferry company Stena Line is deploying two new large and modern...
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From July 7, Oviši, Užava and Akmeņrags lighthouses will be open to visitors
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Starting from July 7, the lighthouses of Oviši, Užava and Akmeņrags managed by the Ventspils Freeport Authority will be open again and...
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The new modern Stena Line ferry has arrived in the port of Ventspils
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The Swedish ferry company Stena Line is strengthening its position and expanding its services in the Baltic Sea region...
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Stena Line takes delivery of Stena Scandica
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Swedish ferry company Stena Line has officially taken delivery of its newest RoPax ferry, Stena Scandica, on Friday 18th June...
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May 17 in history: Ferry starts route from Ventspils to Saaremaa
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The passenger ferry line, which connected the Latvian city Ventspils and the Estonian-owned island Saaremaa, started on 17 May 2005...
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«Stena Livia» joins the Baltic Sea fleet
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Stena Line/Stena Rederi A/S today announce the latest addition to their Baltic Sea fleet. The 186 metre long Visentini RoPax vessel Stena Livia will initially join sister vessel...
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Stena Line signs long-term contract in Ventspils
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Stena Line and Noord Natie Ventspils Terminals (NNVT) have signed a 20 year contract securing the continuous ferry operation from the Freeport of Ventspils in Latvia.
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Ventspils has a New Map of Walking Routes that You can Explore
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The Ventspils Museum, in collaboration with the Tourism Information Centre, invites you to discover the little city towers.
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Number of guests at tourist accommodation establishments decreased by 72 %
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Data of the Central Statistical Bureau show that in November 2020 the number of foreign and resident visitors comprised 50.3 thousand, which is 44.2 % less than in October 2020 and 72.3 % less than in November 2019
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Travelnews.lv Traffic in 2020 Increased by 30%
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In 2020, the tourism news portal Travelnews.lv was visited by 30% more readers than in 2019, reaching 1.3 million unique Internet users.
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Where to Ski in Latvia?
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Even during this pandemic, physical activity is not only allowed but even welcomed. There are quite a few mountains and cross-country ski runs in Latvia.
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Ventspils is celebrating «City festival 700+30»
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The festivities are planned in several places in the city - in the Big Square, Reņķa Garden, Old Town...
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SIXT is selling the bike rental business
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From this year Latvia's leading short-term and long-term car rental service provider SIXT has stopped...
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Take augmented reality photos with a new app of The Bank of Venti
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The Bank of Venti offers a new app where you can take augmented reality photos and also earn some Venti.
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The sign “Latvian Herritage” receive 19 entrepreneues of rural tourism
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On January 11th Minister of Culture Dace Melbārde, the Chairman of Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments (LALRG) Andris Jaunsleinis and president of LLTA “Lauku ceļotājs” Asnāte Ziemele handed the sign “Latviskais mantojums” ( “Latvia
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Sixt implements bicycle sharing service in Tallinn
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October 20th, 2016 residents and guests of Tallinn city will be able to use new bicycle sharing service - 100 rental bicycles...
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City festival fun throughout Latvia this summer
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All throughout the summer, towns and cities all over Latvia will be organizing their fun-filled annual festivals, offering local residents...
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House of Crafts Gift Shop in Ventspils Sells Patriotic Buttons
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It is hard to get used to the fact that lats and santims are no longer
the official currency of Latvia. To keep...
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Livonian Order Castle Displays Collection of Latvian Lats and Santims
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On March 5, Ventspils Castle of the Order of Livonian Knights opened an exhibition "Ventspils Museum's Collection of...
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Ventspils Announces Tour Guide Certification Course
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Ventspils Tourism Information Centre invites you to attend a city tour guide certification course to be held from March...
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Anniversary concert of Marija Naumova in Ventspils
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Marking the 20th anniversary of her professional stage career, Marija Naumova is proud to present "Romani Rat" (Gypsy Night...
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Seaside Open Air Museum to hold celebration of Shrovetide in Ventspils
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Ventspils Seaside Open Air Museum warmly invites you to attend a celebration of Shrovetide on Saturday...
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International Baltic Ballet Festival
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From April 7 to 30, the annual ballet festival - International Baltic Ballet Festival, will once again delight audiences for...