August 23 will mark thirty-five years since nearly two million citizens of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia joined their hands forming a human chain that united the capitals of the Baltic States –…
On 17 and 18 August, residents and visitors of the city will be able to take buses, trolleybuses and trams for free, and additional transport services will be organised. Also, use of parking lots…
This summer, 11 new free-access drinking water points, or "free taps", have been set up in Riga, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to refresh themselves in the hot weather at 36 places…
While continuing to deal with the consequences of the big summer storm, Riga municipal services and companies are currently devoting all their efforts to preventing various hazardous situations by…
To mark Riga's birthday month, on August 3rd, the city's council invites all residents of Pārdaugava, along with their guests, relatives, neighbours, and friends, to celebrate the Left Bank holiday…
In honour of Riga's 823rd birthday, magnificent celebrations filled with surprises are expected in the capital this August. Starting August 16, the festivities will take place in Old Riga, where you…
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…
Until the end of July culture space ‘Strops’ invites all residents and guests of Riga to enjoy a rich cultural programme. Concerts, creative workshops, events for children and warm meetings with…
During Jāņi celebration, on 23 and 24 June, public transport in Riga will be free of charge for residents and visitors of the city. There will also be additional transport services to and from events…
Songs and dances, wreaths and Jāņi flowers, cheese-making and bonfires – all right here in Riga! Where better can you see the Midsummer morning sun rising than on one of Riga's green hills! Riga…
