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«Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga» introduces new executive chef, Javier Lopez
Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga welcomes Javier Lopez as its new Executive Chef, overseeing the hotel’s culinary experience, including the rooftop bar and restaurant Stage 22...
Museums, shopping malls and libraries can reopen in Latvia
Latvian Government, on Tuesday June 1, said that shopping malls and other cultural institutions like museums and libraries will be able to reopen on June 3, because the cases of Covid-19 are falling...
The Latvian transit industry can offer effective solutions for connecting Asia and Europe
The Latvian transport and logistics industry can provide competitive services in connecting Asia and Europe - on 26 May 2021, the State Secretary of the...
This week from Riga you can fly to 62 destinations
This week, which begins on May 31, from Riga International Airport, you can fly to 62 destinations, informed us, Laura Kulakova, the Head of Communication's Unit...
With the percentage of vaccinated population growing, restrictions will be eased on gatherings and service provision
On Thursday, 27 May, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to ease restrictions on gathering, visiting recreation and entertainment venues, and working for...
Countries from which returning to Latvia 10-day self-isolation is required
On 28 May 2021, the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control updated the list of countries to which it is not recommended to travel...
Riga Airport Handled 108 Thousand Passengers and Worked with a Turnover of EUR 4.3 Million in the First Quarter of the Year
According to the Airport's unaudited interim report for the first quarter of the year, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the operation of Riga Airport in the first quarter...
Barring «airBaltic» from flying above Belarus airspace will cost around 200 thousand euros
Sanctions against Belarus affect all European aviation, and the Latvian national airline airBaltic is no exception...
The Latvian government imposes restrictions on air traffic with Belarus
In response to the actions of the Belarussian authorities in intercepting and landing a civilian passenger aircraft of airline Ryanair from the European...
Riga Airport Doubles its Cargo Volumes in April
As compared to April 2020, the volume of cargo handled at Riga Airport in April 2021 has increased by 102%, reaching 2155 tonnes. This is the...
«airBaltic» Suspends Flights from Riga to Minsk
After receiving a decision by the Latvian government and the official recommendation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Latvia, Latvian airline airBaltic announces that...
Riga Airport Passengers Numbers Drop by 87% in the First Four Months of the Year
In the first months of 2021 – from January to April, 162 908 passengers were handled at Riga Airport. The operational performance data show that in...
This week from Riga you can fly to 53 destinations
This week, which starts on 24 May 2021, you can fly to 53 destinations from Riga International Airport, Travelnews.lv was informed by Santa Augue - Šole
Countries from which returning to Latvia you must self-isolate for 10 days
On 21 May 2021, The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control of Latvia updated the list of countries to which it is not recommended to travel...
The COVID-19 Crisis Caused Riga Airport Losses in the Amount of 15.85 Million Euros Last Year; Passenger Flow Dropped by 74%
During the global pandemic and the resulting decrease in the number of passengers and flights, Riga International Airport closed the year 2020 with a loss of 15.85...
Stores that are located in malls can open providing external entrance
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic going on, all shops are not able to open again. The shops that are inside major malls will remain closed. Although, there is some...
Beach Volleyball Player Aleksandrs Samoilovs And His Family Use Recreation
The elite Latvian beach volleyball player Aleksandrs Samoilovs and his family live in Jūrmala. After long journeys and training sessions Aleksandrs...
«airBaltic» Starts Rehiring Cabin Crew – Vaccination Required
Latvian airline airBaltic announces that after the adjustment of the company’s flight network, it has started an internal process of rehiring 20 former cabin crew...
UN evaluates Latvia’s progress with respect to the protection of human rights
From 11 May to 14 May 2021, the National Report of Latvia on the human rights situation in the country was reviewed and approved in the 38th session of the...
May 17 in history: Ferry starts route from Ventspils to Saaremaa
The passenger ferry line, which connected the Latvian city Ventspils and the Estonian-owned island Saaremaa, started on 17 May 2005...
Latvian Film Marathon viewed in 38 countries around the world
Latvian Film Marathon happens every year and this year it took place on May 4. This year it was viewed by people in 38 countries. Last year there were viewers...
Travelling benefits for vaccinated people
The Latvian Government on May 13 2021, decided that people who are entering Latvia from any European Union country, Switzerland and the United Kingdom will no longer have to comply...
«airBaltic» Carries 49 000 Passengers in April
Latvian airline airBaltic in April 2021 has carried 49 000 passengers or 67% more than the previous month. In April 2021, airBaltic performed 1 010 flights...
«Tallink» is hoping to rebuild route between Riga and Helsinki
The Chairman of Tallink Board, Paavo Nõgene, in an interview to Latvian Radio in May 12, stated that traffic between Riga and Stockholm will not be resumed this year. Due to...
«airBaltic» Announces Flights to Corfu
Latvian airline airBaltic announces that starting from June 12 it will perform weekly summer seasonal flights between Riga and Greek island Corfu. The new route...
This week from Riga you can fly to 50 destinations
This week, that starts on 10th May 2021, from Riga International Airport it is possible to fly to 50 destinations. Travelnews.lv was informed by Laura Kulakova...
«Stena Livia» joins the Baltic Sea fleet
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...
«airBaltic» Successfully Issues Second NFTs on OpenSea
Today already the second airBaltic NFTs have been issued on OpenSea marketplace for a fixed price of 0.01 Ether. A total of 10 new unique collectibles...
Around Half of «airBaltic» Employees Vaccinated
Latvian airline airBaltic informs that during three days of vaccination 410 employees of the company have used the opportunity to receive their first dose of Covid-19...
Riga Airport Passenger Figures Drop by 91% in the 1st Quarter of the Year
The operational performance data show that in the 1st quarter of 2021, the number of passengers served at Riga Airport dropped by 91%, handling only 9% of last year's passenger figures...  SUPPORTED BY OFFERS OF THE DAY:
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