The Riga Energy Agency (REA) has partnered with the Latvian National Theatre to jointly advance the implementation of circular economy principles within the creative industries in Riga. Through its…
This week, starting 5 August, Riga is hosting the first group of 58 children and young people from the Chernihiv district in Ukraine, to give children, whose parents are involved in the protection of…
According to research conducted by investment website “Monkey Insider”, Riga is the second most pedestrian-friendly city in the world, with the most popular landmarks in the city's historic centre…
On Thursday, June 27, Riga City Council, the University of Latvia, Riga Technical University and Riga Stradinš University signed a memorandum of cooperation to jointly develop the "Knowledge Mile"…
This year marks half a century since Riga and Kobe (Japan) signed a twinning agreement, which over the years has resulted in many mutual projects, promoting interest and understanding of the…
On Thursday, 25 April, the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC) held its annual board meeting in Riga to discuss ways to promote Ukraine’s integration in Europe, potential activities to support the…
The Rimi Riga Marathon, the largest popular sports event in the Baltics, is expected to gather more than 30 000 runners and healthy lifestyle enthusiasts from at least 80 countries on 18 and 19 May…
On Friday, April 5, a press conference for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Tet Rally Latvia round took place in Riga Motor Museum’s conference room, with Riga Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis, Road…
On Thursday, 4 April, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal arrived in Latvia on an official visit, during which he and his delegation also visited Riga City Council and met the leadership of…
Riga has received the highest recognition in the "Dynamically Developing City in Central and Eastern European Region of the Year" award. In the awards ceremony of the prestigious competition CEE…
