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Latvia: Researchers Night activities in Ventspils
(27/09/2024 14:42)
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Latvia: Researchers Night activities in Ventspils...
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Latvia: In July, compared to a year ago, 7.2 % more visitors in accommodation establishments and level of 2019 has been reached
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In July, compared to a year ago, 7.2 % more visitors in accommodation establishments and level of 2019 has been reached
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Latvia: In 2023 the number of guest nights booked via collaborative economy platforms in Latvia has risen by 30.4 %
(11/09/2024 13:32)
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According to the latest data resulting from cooperation project between the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) and statistical office of the European Union Eurostat...
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Latvia: In six months passenger traffic by land and air increased, by ferries – decreased
(05/09/2024 11:44)
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In six months passenger traffic by land and air increased, by ferries – decreased...
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Latvia: In June 15 % more arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments than a year ago
(28/08/2024 13:05)
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Central Statistical Bureau data show that in June 2024 there were a total of 300.7 thousand arrivals at Latvian tourist accommodation establishments...
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Ventspils Concert Hall «Latvija» 5th Anniversary Concert
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Ventspils Concert Hall "Latvia" will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a special concert on July 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This unique event marks five years since...
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Sign Up for a Free Guided Tour During the Ventspils City Festival!
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This year, the Ventspils Tourism Information Center is offering a unique opportunity for residents and city guests to explore the city on a free guided tour...
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"Ghetto Games” to bring together more than 500 international athletes
(17/07/2024 09:59)
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Europe's largest open-air street and extreme sports festival is returning to Ventspils for the 12th time. Over three days, visitors will have the opportunity...
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KURLAND BIKE MEET 2024
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KURLAND BIKE MEET 2024
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Ventspils: Sea festival «Closer to the Sea»
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Sea festival “Closer to the Sea”...
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In 2023, the number of domestic trips has remained unchanged
(11/06/2024 15:24)
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The data of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in 2023 Latvian residents went on 9.3 million same-day and overnight trips in Latvia, which is 0.3 % fewer than in 2022...
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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!
(05/09/2022 09:39)
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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
(28/07/2021 06:01)
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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...