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…
Residents of Riga are encouraged to use the opportunity and register children in two new kindergartens opened in Riga municipality, i.e. pre-school education institution “Ozoliņš” and pre-school…
This month of Latvia’s national holidays will be notable for special urban decor and an extensive programme of celebrations in the centre and in the neighbourhoods of Riga. After a two-year break,…
Starting January 2023, Riga, like many other cities in Europe and the world, will introduce a tourist charge, which means that all accommodations intended for tourists will have to pay a fee of one…
The capital invites anyone interested to apply for the Indoor Orienteering Championship 2022 which starts on 29 October and will last for two months. The aim of the competition is to demonstrate…
The mobility campaign for disposal of household hazardous waste organised by Riga City Council, which took place in 11 neighbourhoods this autumn, came to an end this weekend. In total, 52.6 tonnes…
Riga City Council invites residents to submit candidates for the municipal "Riga Citizen of the Year 2022” award, which will be conferred for the 14th year. The winner will be announced on 18…
In mid-October, street improvement works in Riga's city centre have been completed. In total, 12 sections of streets have been upgraded. Work started in spring with the planting of 57 trees and…
