RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from St. Peter's Cathedral overlooks the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from 'Vecriga', old Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from St. Peter's Cathedral overlooks the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from St. Peter's Cathedral overlooks the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from St. Peter's Cathedral overlooks the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from House of Blackheads located in 'Vecriga' old city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from the Freedom Monument located in 'Vecriga' old city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from House of Blackheads located in 'Vecriga' old city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view of the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view of the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view of the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from the Freedom Monument located in 'Vecriga' old city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view of the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view of the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view of the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view of the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from St. Peter's Cathedral overlooks the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )

RIGA, LATVIA - OCTOBER 3: A view from St. Peter's Cathedral overlooks the city of Riga, Latvia’s Baltic Sea coastal capital on October 3, 2024. The city is situated where the Daugava River, originating from the Valdai Hills in Russia and flowing through Belarus and Latvia, meets the Gulf of the Baltic Sea. Founded by the Germans in the 12th century for commercial purposes, Riga has become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations in recent years, known for its history, culture, and natural beauty. As one of the most important cities in the Baltics, Riga is the heart of Latvia in terms of culture, politics, education, finance, trade, and industry. ( Halil Sağırkaya - Anadolu Agency )