Riga has achieved its highest position to date in one of Europe’s most influential winter tourism rankings — European Best Christmas Markets 2025–2026, securing 3rd place and strengthening its status…
During the Second Advent, Riga Local Government offers concerts at Riga City Hall, VEF Culture Palace, Ave Sol Concert Hall, the Small Guild Hall, Iļģuciems Culture Centre and elsewhere in the…
A public skating rink in Esplanade has been solemnly opened. Residents and guests of Riga will be able to enjoy the joys of winter until March 1. Rental of equipment is also available in the rink…
As the New Year approaches, the Finance Department of the Riga Local Government reminds that there are several important conditions that affect the amount of real estate tax (RET) and the application…
On 27 November in Riga, the annual Riga Business Award ceremony took place at the historic premises of the Small Guild, honouring companies that over the past year have made a significant…
This autumn’s Riga Restaurant Week has become one of the most successful editions to date, with attendance and feedback from both participating restaurants and their guests reaching a new record of…
Everyone, big and small, is invited to a moment of true joy on 29 November at 04:00 p.m. in Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums), where Riga’s Christmas tree will be lit up and that begins the most…
After the huge success of the animated film "Flow" worldwide and receipt of the US Academy Award "Oscar", four characters - cat, dog, capybara and lemur - were encountered in the urban environment of…
The traditional Riga City Council award, Riga Citizen of the Year 2025, has been awarded to Aigars Nords for his outstanding success in organising international running festivals for 35 years,…
