Countdown to EuroBasket 2025: Call to Turkish fans from the Latvian Embassy: Facilitated visa appointments will be provided
Latvian Ambassador Bahtijors Hasans has invited Turkish basketball fans to Riga for the EuroBasket 2025 matches. The Embassy in Ankara will offer facilitated visa appointments for those holding match and flight tickets. Fans are advised to submit their visa applications in a timely manner.
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FIBA EuroBasket, one of the most prestigious organizations in European basketball, is being held for the 42nd time this year. In the tournament, which will take place between August 27 and September 14, group matches will be played in four different European countries, while the final stage will be held in Riga, the capital of Latvia.
Riga, the pearl of the Baltics, stands out this summer not only as the host of the tournament but also as the city where the final matches will be played. Ahead of the major event, the Embassy of Latvia in Turkey issued an informative statement on behalf of the Latvian Basketball Association for Turkish basketball fans.
In the statement, the Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to Turkey, Bahtijors Hasans, invited Turkish fans to Riga to watch the EuroBasket 2025 matches in person. Ambassador Hasans called on sports enthusiasts to complete their visa applications on time and to make their travel plans early.
It was also announced that the Latvian Embassy in Ankara is prepared to offer a facilitated visa appointment service for Turkish citizens who hold EuroBasket 2025 match tickets and flight tickets to Riga.
The Turkish National Basketball Team will play a total of five matches during the final stage in Riga. In addition to the basketball excitement throughout the tournament, Riga’s rich history, cultural fabric, and natural beauty promise an unforgettable experience for visitors.
Here is the full text of the Latvian Embassy's statement:
On behalf of the Latvian Basketball Association:
Latvian Ambassador to Turkey Bahtijors Hasans invites all Turkish basketball fans to the EUROBASKET 2025 tournament hosted by Riga, the capital of Latvia. Riga promises plenty of entertainment for Turkish basketball fans.
The Latvian Ambassador invites all sports lovers to make their travel plans to Riga and their visa applications in a timely manner. The Latvian Embassy in Ankara is ready to arrange appointments for Turkish basketball fans who have purchased EUROBASKET 2025 match tickets and flight tickets to Riga, in addition to the standard visa application documents.
The Turkish team will have 5 matches in Riga. Do not miss your opportunity to attend the matches and support the Turkish team. Have fun and enjoy Riga!