After the successful renovation of the Riga Sports Arena, Riga Sports School “Arkādija” has received a certificate from the World Athletics Federation (World Athletics) as proof of infrastructure…
From 16 to 22 September, the European Mobility Week will take place across Europe, encouraging people to choose modes of transport that are environmentally and health-friendly and to be physically…
A new initiative for the development of youth basketball has been created in Riga – the Riga Basketball Excellence Development Programme, implemented by Riga municipality, Riga Basketball School in…
This year, Riga will be celebrating its 825th anniversary with a month-long programme of events, and everyone is invited to attend the wide range of cultural events taking place in August. The…
The Riga City Council City Development Department has launched a design competition to create a modern and sustainable vision for the future development of Esplanāde Park while preserving its…
Jānis Lange, Executive Director of the Riga City Council, attended the three-day annual meeting of executive directors of European capitals in Cyprus. This year's theme was "Urban resilience" and 20…
The Riga City Council and the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA) have agreed with tourism industry organisations and business representatives to increase the tourism tax in Riga. The new rate…
On 8 May, the Latvian Pavilion “The Untamed Assembly: behind the scenes of utopia” opens at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition features a new work by the…
4 May this year marks the 36th anniversary of the restoration of independence of the Republic of Latvia. The Riga Municipality has prepared an extensive festive programme and invites residents of…
The urban visual identity campaign in Riga, dedicated to the 36th anniversary of the restoration of independence of the Republic of Latvia, seeks to connect the younger generation with their family…
