On Thursday, December 1, the first event will open the Vērmanes Fairy-Tale Garden programme for families with children, which will continue until Christmas week. Over the weekend, Riga will celebrate…
Riga’s Summer of Culture “Riga’s Summer of Courage and Joy” has won the bronze award or 3rd place in the category for public sector institutions in the final of the international best events awards…
From November 24, it is forbidden for people to be on the ice-covered water bodies and coastal waters in the administrative territory of Riga. Given the current weather conditions and meteorological…
On Sunday, 27 November, at 5 p.m., Riga’s main Christmas tree will shine brightly in Doma Square and the traditional Old Town Christmas Fair will be opened after a two-year pause. During the First…
As the first snow covers the ground, Riga is getting ready for Christmas and decorates the city. This year, the capital’s decorations and lighting design will make a new appearance, whereas a variety…
Riga’s summer of courage and joy 2022 has been named among the finalists of the international best events awards competition “BEA World Best Events Awards” which is the most prestigious competition…
All the objects on the list of monuments glorifying the Soviet regime have been dismantled in Riga by the deadline set by law* – 15 November. Work is currently ongoing on the site of the demolished…
Greeting the Republic of Latvia on its birthday, the capital will host a flower-laying ceremony and military parade, various concerts, themed exhibitions and cinema. Everyone will also enjoy special…
This autumn, the Housing and Environment Department of the Riga City Council has completed the work on organising and digitising the data of Pļavnieki, Bolderāja and Jaunciems cemeteries, collecting…
In order to encourage passengers to use public transport regularly, monthly ticket prices will be significantly reduced from 31 December. Instead of the current EUR 50, next year monthly tickets will…
