Riga’s Birthday Celebrations Reach a New Level of Quality – Bold Ideas, a Shared Goal and People with Passion in Their Eyes
On Thursday, 8 October, at its first meeting of the autumn session, the Riga City Council’s Culture Committee reviewed the 825th anniversary celebrations of Riga, the results achieved…
12.10.2026.
The first autumn storm is expected in Riga on the weekend; Rigans are invited not to visit parks, playgrounds and cemeteries
According to meteorologists' forecasts, a storm is expected in the afternoon of Friday, October 9, which can continue until Saturday morning. In order to protect themselves and their…
08.10.2026.
Riga plans to abolish dog-holding fees and impose stricter requirements for unleashing dogs
On Tuesday, October 6, the Housing and Environment Committee of Riga City Council supported new binding regulations for keeping pet animals, which provide for waiving the municipal fee…
07.10.2026.
Working hours of night shelters extended from 1 October and support for people without housing extended
As of October 1, support measures for people without housing are being expanded in Riga. Throughout the month, night shelters will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 18.00 to 8.00 and…
02.10.2026.
In Riga, Miķeļdiena will be celebrated with various events and a fair in Dome Square
On September 26 and 27, various events dedicated to Miķeļdiena will take place in Riga. I'm sorry, but I'm sorry. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the very heart of Old Riga, on Dome Square,…
23.09.2026.
Private transport flow during the reconstruction of the Vanšu Bridge will be provided with a temporary bridge
The reconstruction of the Vanšu Bridge will start in autumn 2027, and until then no significant traffic restrictions are expected. Having assessed several solutions for ensuring…
23.09.2026.
European Mobility Week kicks off. Riga residents are encouraged to be active and take part in events
From 16 to 22 September, the European Mobility Week will take place in many parts of Europe, encouraging people to choose environmentally and health-friendly forms of transport and to…
16.09.2026.
From 16 to 20 September, the active phase of the exercise ‘Namejs 2026’ will take place in Riga; soldiers, military vehicles, and exercise checkpoints will be visible across the city
From 16 to 20 September, the active phase of the comprehensive national defence exercise ‘Namejs 2026’ will take place in Riga and the surrounding area. During this period, there will…
16.09.2026.
European Mobility Week invites Rigans to participate in more than 70 free physical activities
The European Mobility Week, which will take place from 16 to 22 September, invites Rigans to spend time on the move and participate in more than 70 different free physical activities…
14.09.2026.
Within the framework of European Mobility week, charity cycling workshops and the magnificent Riga Tweed ride will take place
During the European Mobility week, on September 19th, the Riga Tweed ride, which has already become a tradition, will take place in Riga, which is one of the most elegant and…
11.09.2026.
Rimi Riga Marathon has brought almost 45 million euros to the Latvian economy in three years
The economic impact of the Rimi Riga Marathon has reached almost 45 million euros in the last three years, of which 38.5 million euros have been attracted to the Latvian economy by…
11.09.2026.
During European Mobility Week, Riga encourages people to get moving
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…
09.09.2026.
“Open Riga! Code: 825”: municipality invites everyone to the capital’s grand 825th birthday celebrations
This year, Riga is celebrating its 825th anniversary in style, with the festivities reaching their climax this weekend with Riga’s birthday celebrations on 11 November Embankment and…
12.08.2026.
This week, Riga invites you to the Right Bank Festival, music parks and the theatre performance “Rebellious Riga”
This year, Riga is celebrating its 825th anniversary in style, and everyone is invited to attend the wide range of festive events. This week, on 8 August, the Municipality invites you…
04.08.2026.
The "Riga Summer" programme will kick off with the Left Bank Festival in Uzvaras Park
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…
24.07.2026.
Riga to celebrate its 825th anniversary this year
This year, Riga will be celebrating its 825th anniversary in style, and everyone is invited to attend the wide range of festive events taking place throughout August – neighbourhood…
19.06.2026.
Record-breaking 46,313 participants from 116 countries for the largest Rimi Riga Marathon in history!
A total of 46,313 participants have registered for this year’s Rimi Riga Marathon distances, setting a new participant registration record and reaching a new milestone in international…
18.05.2026.
Historically strongest elite line-up to compete in the Rimi Riga Marathon 21 km
On 17 May this year, the Rimi Riga Marathon is set to welcome not only a record number of participants – at least 40,000 runners from all over the world – but also the strongest ever…
23.04.2026.
Rimi Riga Marathon sets its sights on becoming one of Europe’s top 10 running destinations
The Rimi Riga Marathon, which is expected to attract a record-breaking 40,000+ runners from over 110 countries to the streets of Riga on 16-17 May 2026, today officially announced its…
10.04.2026.