Building Inspectorate orders demolition of Palanga Ferris wheel
Source: Leta The Lithuanian State Territorial Planning and Construction Inspectorate has ordered the demolition of the Palanga Ferris Wheel due to violations of land use regulations, the Delfi.lt portal reported on Thursday. The prosecutor's office, after examining complaints from residents, found that neither the municipality nor the companies operating on the site - Aktyvistas, Rota Fortuna and Skanestai - had requested the necessary building permits from the Department of Cultural Heritage. The [...]
“Lux Express to organise Retro Bus Festival in Riga and Liepaja next weekend
Riga, 10.aug., LETA. International passenger carrier “Lux Express”, celebrating 30 years of operation in Latvia, will hold a Retro Bus Festival in Riga and Liepaja next weekend, the company informed LETA. In Riga, the events will take place on Friday, 15 August, from 17 to 21 at the Dailes Theatre, while in Liepāja, the events will take place on Saturday, 16 August, from 14 to 18 at the parking lot on Zivju Street. The company [...]
Day (SatDay): Dodo land
Source: Leta Silvery sugar cane fields, paradise beaches, clouds of birds and little roadside shops where you can pay safely with your credit card - Mauritius is full of just as many surprises as you'd expect I've always wondered, what's it like to find out your destination when you're at the airport? I've heard that you can buy flights without knowing exactly where you're going, and [...]
Cuba from A to Z: what you need to know when travelling to this Caribbean island
Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. Cuba is a country where time moves at its own pace - colonial heritage, tropical nature and vibrant Latin American culture collide. From architectural gems to evergreen mountains and fabulous coastlines, you'll be spoilt for choice when travelling around the island. Novatours has compiled a selection of key facts for those planning or considering a [...]
When can travel insurance claims be refused?
Source: Leta Information compiled by the Latvian Association of Insurers. People are travelling more and more often and buying travel insurance to avoid unexpected expenses. However, there are times when insurers refuse to pay claims. Jānis Abāšins, President of the Latvian Insurers Association (LAA), explains the main reasons for refusal. “Travel insurance is a great source of support and peace of mind when travelling [...]
News from Turkish history and archaeology
Source. Women at the heart of Neolithic society, a stolen emperor returns home and Lydia's cultural heritage gains UNESCO status - Turkey continues to influence the world's archaeological narratives. DNA research rewrites history: women at the heart of Çatalhöyük society A revolutionary genomic study has revolutionised our understanding of ancient human civilisation in the Neolithic settlement of Çatalhöyük, [...]
More than 10 000 European hotels seek compensation from Booking.com“
Rome, 4 Aug, LETA-DPA. More than 10,000 hotels in Europe have joined a class action lawsuit against Amsterdam-based booking platform Booking.com, seeking compensation for losses caused by the platform's so-called “best price clause” over the past 20 years. The clause prohibited hotels from offering rooms on their websites at a lower price than Booking.com. This rule was introduced to avoid [...]
Annual Riga Burger Festival in Riga
Source: Leta Information compiled by balticevents.info. On 9 and 10 August, the eighth Riga Burger Festival will take place in Esplanade Park - two days of burger, grill and street food festivities in the centre of Riga. The festival will be attended by burgers and restaurants from all over Latvia, informs the portal balticevents.info. The programme is wide-ranging: you can taste dozens of different burgers, follow culinary competitions, [...]
Events in Latvia in the first half of August
This month, cities and regions across Latvia are ablaze with colour - from open-air concerts and international festivals to traditional fairs, art exhibitions and sports festivals. Whether you're looking for a peaceful holiday in nature or a lively evening in the heart of the city, August offers everyone the chance to find their perfect match! This month's highlight is the POSITIVUS FESTIVAL 2025 [...]
Survey: 24% people cancelled or changed summer plans due to weather
Source. This summer has not been a pleasant one for many people in Latvia, according to a survey conducted by electronic communications and ICT services provider Bite Latvija in cooperation with Norstat Latvija, in which 53%, or one in two respondents, admitted that they were disappointed by this summer's weather. In addition, 24% of respondents had been forced to change or even [...]