Latvia joins the International Outer Space Treaty
On Friday, Latvia officially became a party to the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, or the Outer Space Treaty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed LETA news agency. The Treaty aims to maintain peace, security, reduce the risks of conflict and promote cooperation in outer space. The ministry stresses that it is important for Latvia, together with its allies, to protect international [...]
A market square will be built in the centre of Ergli
LETA was informed by the Madona municipality that a landscaped market square will be built in the centre of Ērgļi. The aim of the project is to promote local entrepreneurship and improve the potential and attractiveness of the area by boosting tourism. The aim is to build a hard-surfaced market square, on which it will be possible to park cars for [...]
Latvijas Avīze: Riga - good for travel
Source: Leta The Financial Times has published the Post Office Travel Money 2025 study, which ranked Riga as the most favourable destination for short trips in Europe, informs the Riga City Council's External Communications Department. The Latvian capital topped the list for the first time in a decade. Riga offers travellers lower costs than many other European cities. For example, the 2024 [...]
Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference and Hike along the Sea - 23 and 24 May
Information was prepared by Asnāte Ziemele, President of LLTA “Lauku ceļotājs” On 23 and 24 May, the Baltic Hiking Tourism Conference and the Jūrtakas hike will take place in Apšuciems. The events will bring together hiking enthusiasts, nature tourism professionals and all those interested in an active and inclusive lifestyle in nature. The conference will also be attended by representatives of the European Hiking Federation from Serbia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, Austria and France. Latvia [...]
Estonian restaurant chain MySushi plans to invest more than two million in Latvia over the next few years to develop 15 outlets
Estonian restaurant chain “MySushi”, a part of Estonian entertainment and catering group “Apollo Group”, plans to open 15 new catering outlets in Latvia in the next few years, investing more than two million euros, the company's representatives informed LETA news agency. The company plans to open a catering outlet in the shopping centre “Akropole Rīga” in June this year, and in [...]
Full speed to the quarter-finals: a guide for Latvian national hockey team fans
The World Ice Hockey Championship is one of the most anticipated sporting events in Latvia, and many fans have already travelled to Sweden to support our national team at the Avicii Arena. For those who are still planning their trip, DFDS travel experts offer a practical guide for true hockey fans to combine the sporting spirit with a comfortable, free and adventurous trip. The road to Sweden [...]
Rundāle Castle to host winemakers' festival
Ričards Ivanovs, a board member of the Latvian Society of Winegrowers and Winemakers, informed LETA that the Latvian Winegrowers' Festival will take place in the courtyard of Rundāle Palace today from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will be attended by 12 Latvian winemakers from different regions and aims to strengthen cooperation between producers and promote the Bauska region and wider Zemgale as an attractive gourmet tourism destination. [...]
20% Tourism growth in Riga in the first quarter of 2025
Source: Leta Riga experienced an increase of more than 20% in the number of foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year. This increase adds to the positive trends that started in 2024, when the capital was visited by 1 135 375 visitors (+15.8% compared to 2023), and 71% of all overnight stays in Latvia were recorded in Riga. It was also possible to activate a new target market [...]
Tourist trails around Ķeizarskata in Sigulda will be temporarily closed due to dangerous trees
Avots: Leta Due to dangerous trees, tourist trails in the vicinity of Ķeizarskata in Sigulda are temporarily closed from today, the Nature Conservation Agency (DAP) informed LETA. The experts of the Administration have found dangerous trees on a popular walking route in the vicinity of the “Ķeizarskats” viewpoint in the Gauja National Park. In order to prevent danger to local residents and visitors to the Gauja National Park, [...]
Baltic Connecting 2025 International Tourism Forum opens in Riga“
Source: Leta The International Tourism Forum “Baltic Connecting 2025” will take place in Riga from today to Monday, 19 May, according to information on the website of the Latvian Hotels and Restaurants Association (LVRA). “Baltic Connecting” is a joint event organised by the national tourism organisations of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to promote tourism development in distant markets. The event brings together tourism service providers and travel agents and operators from the Baltic [...]