RIGA, Aug 15 (LETA) - The following is a list of the main events scheduled in Latvia for Saturday, August 16:

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Cabinet of Ministers

* Defense Minister Andris Spruds visiting Adazi military base

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Political and social events

* Public transport free of charge in Riga today

* National Guard's military exercise in Ludza Region

* NATO soldiers transported by helicopters from Adazi military base to military exercise in Ventspils

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Culture & Entertainment

09:00 Europe Triathlon Junior Cup Riga 2025 in Mezaparks

10:00 Crats fair in Cathedral Square in Riga

10:00 Italian days at Kalnciems Quarter

10:00 Independent Brewers' Festival at Agenskalns Market

10:00 Vintage cars on display at Riga Motor Museum

12:00 "Svini, Riga!" festival on Daugava Embankment

12:00 "Alternative Riga" event in Victory Park

13:00 Jelgava Old Town Festival

14:00 Buskers' performances in Riga's Old Town

15:00 Seda Town Festival

18:00 Latvian national basketball team to take on Slovenia in friendly match at Xiaomi Arena

19:00 Night expedition for children in Jurmala's Dzintari Park

20:00 Pop-rock band Brainstorm to give concert in Daugavpils

20:00 Gala concert of International Operetta Festival in Ikskile

20:00 Multimedia performance "Mals" in Cesis Castle park

20:00 Janis Lusens' concert at Ile concert hall

* Riga Football Festival at Riga Congress Center

* Sidecar World Championship's event in Madona

* "Krastu Macs" basketball festival at the Esplanade in Riga

* Latvian Horse Days at Jauno Jatnieku Skola in Incukalns

* Hard n Heavy rock music festival in Pavilosta

* International contemporary circus and street art festival Re Riga