A wide programme of festivities will celebrate the National Day not only in the centre of Riga, but also in its neighbourhoods. More than 30 events are planned to take place in the capital in…
In the 2024 construction season, the Riga Local Government plans to start the construction of the memorial dedicated to the Zolitūde tragedy, but in order to prepare and vacate the necessary…
A new dog walking park was opened in Lucavsala on Friday, 13 October. It is the largest one in Riga so far and is the result of the project “Urban dog park” (Pilsētsuņu laukums), submitted by the…
On 14 September, Riga City Council Chairman Vilnis Ķirsis met with the Latvian Football Federation and a potential investor from the United Arab Emirates to discuss opportunities for developing…
Riga, August 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of State has allocated $1.86 million to six non-governmental organizations and three international organizations in Latvia for programs to assist Ukrainian…
On Monday, 7 August, a Latvian-made water treatment system began its journey from Riga to Kherson, procured by TEV association with a donation by Riga City Council. It will help people affected by…
The Finance and Administration Affairs Committee of the Riga City Council decided to support the implementation of the project “Support for displaced persons from Ukraine in Latvia and Riga”. For the…
On April 26, the Riga City Council approved a proposal to set a fixed price of €10 for a special ticket to travel on Riga's public transport during the Song and Dance Festival. The special ticket…
Continuing the concept of “Riga's Summer of Courage and Joy” launched last year, this year the capital will also host an extensive programme of cultural events from June to September in the city…
In celebration of Easter, Riga invites everyone to watch the awakening of nature and spot the first heralds of spring not only in the decoration of the cityscape, but also in the city's cultural…
