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Latvia: Ventspils Freeport’s sector-oriented investment strategy receives international recognition

LatviaBy admin 2025-10-17 Leave a comment

Each year, the UK-based international investment publication fDi Intelligence releases its “Global Free Zones of the Year” report, evaluating the performance and impact of special economic zones (SEZs) around the world across multiple categories. In this year’s edition, the Ventspils Freeport Authority was highlighted and received special recognition for its sector-oriented investment attraction strategy. The…

Lithuania: Vilnius Airport will launch new flight to Finland’s Turku in winter

LithuaniaBy admin 2025-10-15 Leave a comment

Lithuania’s airports will offer more than 80 flight routes during the upcoming aviation winter season, including a new connection from Vilnius to the Finnish city of Turku, officials have announced. Hungarian carrier Wizz Air will begin operating flights from Vilnius to Turku on December 12, while flydubai will launch thrice-weekly flights from Vilnius to Dubai…

Slovakia: Norwegian Air drops Bratislava-Copenhagen flights after brief return

SlovakiaBy admin 2025-10-15 Leave a comment

This summer, Norwegian Air revived a long-dormant route that once connected Bratislava with Copenhagen after more than a decade. From late June to mid-August, the low-cost airline operated two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the peak summer season, using Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-800 MAX aircraft with capacities of 186 and 189 passengers,…

Czech Republic: Leo Express will run direct Prague-Bratislava trains

Czech RepublicBy admin 2025-10-10 Leave a comment

Czech private rail company Leo Express will launch a new Prague-Bratislava route from April 30, 2026, running two daily return trains. One will start and end in Petrzalka, marking the first direct link between Prague and this district on the southern bank of the Danube. Advance tickets start at CZK 99 (EUR 4). The route…

Slovakia: Bratislava revives major tram project after botched tender

SlovakiaBy admin 2025-10-10 Leave a comment

Bratislava is launching a major modernisation of its tramline in Ruzinov, one of the city’s busiest districts, after its first tender collapsed. The 1970s-era route is to be rebuilt at a cost of EUR 102 million, mainly funded by EU money, following completion of the Petrzalka extension. The city says the new line will cut…

Baltic States: Wizz Air will launch Vilnius-Tallinn flights

BalticsBy admin 2025-10-09 Leave a comment

The Hungarian Wizz Air carrier will launch Vilnius-Tallinn flights on December 12. “Work to add new destinations to our flight schedule continues every day,” said Tallinn Airport communications specialist Jane Kallaste. At present, only the Latvian airBaltic airline operates flights between Vilnius and the Estonian capital. The capitals of the three Baltic States have been…

Latvia: Defence Ministry extends airspace restrictions along eastern border

LatviaBy admin 2025-10-08 Leave a comment

Latvia will extend the closure of its airspace zone along the eastern border with Belarus and Russia during nighttime hours, from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., starting on October 8, and continuing until further notice, the Ministry of Defence reports. According to the ministry, this decision follows recent airspace violations in other NATO countries and…

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