Pedestrian paths arranged in The Great Cemetery and temporary lighting installed
Temporary lighting has been installed in the territory of The Great Cemetery and the pavement of pedestrian paths has been restored. Works have been carried out to ensure more…
29.10.2026.
Traffic restrictions expected during the national holidays in Riga
During the public holidays, several traffic restrictions will be in place in Riga, some of which will come into force already on November 9.Although there will be traffic restrictions…
28.10.2026.
Mara pond cleaned of waterfowl dangerous fishing line and other objects
Riga municipality has cleaned the coastal zone and bed of Māra pond from fishing equipment lost or left during fishing, which can endanger swans and other water birds. During the works…
27.10.2026.
Flushing of the main water pipe continues in Riga; Water fouling is possible in Jugla, Teika, Čiekurkalns and Bergi
This week in Riga there will be flushing of the main water pipe in the section of 5.2 km from the turn to Langstiņi (Vidzeme highway) to the water output in the Jugla river.Rinsing…
27.10.2026.
Patriots' month in Riga will begin for the fifth year in a torch procession
In anticipation of Latvia's State Patriot Month, the Riga Monuments Agency invites residents to participate in a commemorative event celebrating the heroes of the Latvian War of…
20.10.2026.
Autumn leaf acceptance points will start work on October 24
Riga municipality, during the month, from October 24 to November 22, will offer residents the opportunity to hand over the collected leaves of trees and shrubs to 33 delivery points…
20.10.2026.
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.