Tag: Riga
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Riga–Liepāja Railway Renovation: Speeding Latvia’s Pulse Toward 2027
Overview: A Railway in Transition The Riga–Liepāja railway, a key corridor along Latvia’s Baltic coast, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation to modernize tracks, signals, and stations. For years, the line has faced limits from aging rails, outdated signaling, and tight curves that forced trains to crawl at times—down to around 60 kilometers per hour in…
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Cheapest Christmas Market Breaks 2025: Riga and Tallinn
Two Baltic Bargains: Riga and Tallinn As travellers hunt for affordable festive escapes, two Baltic capitals have emerged as the cheapest options for Christmas market breaks in 2025. The annual Post Office Christmas Market Barometer highlighted Riga (Latvia) and Tallinn (Estonia) as standout destinations for holidaymakers on a budget, offering warm festive vibes without a…
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Cheapest Christmas Market Breaks 2025: Baltic Cities Lead Budget Travel
Two Baltic Cities Named Cheapest Christmas Market Breaks for 2025 If you’re planning a festive getaway on a budget, new research from the Post Office’s annual Christmas Market Barometer spots two Baltic capitals at the top of the list for affordable Christmas market breaks in 2025. For British holidaymakers looking to enjoy mulled wine, festive…
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Cheapest Christmas Market Breaks in 2025: Riga and Tallinn Lead the Budget Guide
Two Baltic Cities Named Cheapest Christmas Market Breaks for 2025 If you’re planning a festive getaway without blowing your budget, new findings from the Post Office’s Christmas Market Barometer point to two Baltic capital cities as the most affordable options for 2025. Riga, Latvia’s charming capital, and Tallinn, Estonia’s well-preserved medieval gem, have topped the…
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Baltic Transport Ministers Meet in Riga to Boost Regional Cooperation
First Visit to Riga Signals Stronger Baltic Transport Ties In a sign of renewed regional cooperation, Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Juras Taminskas will visit Riga for talks with Latvia’s Minister of Transport Atis Švinka and Estonia’s Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis. The meeting, anchored in the annual Baltic Transport Ministers’ gathering, marks Taminskas’s…
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Baltic Transport Ministers Convene in Riga for Key Regional Talks
Overview: A pivotal Baltic transport meeting in Riga In a significant move to strengthen regional cooperation, Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Juras Taminskas will visit Riga for talks with Latvia’s Minister of Transport Atis Švinka and Estonia’s Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis. This annual gathering, part of the Baltic Transport Ministers’ framework, signals a…
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Riga Maps Out a Modern Public Transit Upgrade: Trams and Trolleybuses on the Horizon
Riga, Latvia is signaling a bold step toward modernizing its public transit network with a focused expansion of both trams and trolleybuses. The city’s planners are evaluating a package that would bring 24 trams and 100 trolleybuses into service, aiming to improve accessibility, capacity, and reliability across routes that currently rely on aging rolling stock.…
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Riga Plans New Trams and Trolleybuses to Modernize Urban Transit
Riga Sets Sights on a Modern Public Transit Upgrade Riga is initiating a market study to revitalize its urban transportation system with a bold procurement plan. The city council has outlined a potential order that would bring 100 trolleybuses and 24 trams to Riga’s streets, signaling a commitment to accessible, efficient, and sustainable mobility for…
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Riga Eyes Modern Fleet: New Trams and Trolleybuses on the Horizon
Riga’s Vision for a Modernized Public Transit Network City authorities in Riga, Latvia, are evaluating a bold step forward for public transport: a new fleet of low-floor trams and trolleybuses designed to improve accessibility, capacity, and reliability. The plan, described in a market study, contemplates the procurement of up to 24 trams and 100 trolleybuses.…
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EuroBasket 2025: Παπανικολάου και Σλούκας Επανενώνονται
EuroBasket 2025: A Reunion of Legends In the world of basketball, few moments resonate as deeply as the reunions of celebrated players. EuroBasket 2025 offers such a moment, as two icons of Greek basketball, Κώστας Παπανικολάου and Κώστας Σλούκας, prepare to lace up their sneakers once more, 16 years after their youthful days in Ρόδο.…