Riga in the news

Riga kicks off the Christmas season with concerts, a gnome parade, tree lighting, and creative porcelain workshops throughout December.

Riga aims to attract more Southern European tourists by promoting its popular Christmas market and cooler climate amid rising temperatures in Southern Europe.

Riga Music Week debuted as a major Baltic music festival and industry conference, attracting international professionals and showcasing diverse artists to boost regional collaboration.

A public ice skating rink opened at Esplanade in Riga, offering free skating with personal gear and rental options, promoting community activity until March 1st.

Riga will host extensive New Year's celebrations with synchronized DJ performances and visual projections across six central locations.

The 'Staro Rīga' light festival will showcase over 40 international and local light art installations across six routes in Riga, engaging visitors with interactive and thematic artworks.

Riga celebrated student climate champions, recognizing innovative environmental projects and energy-saving initiatives in schools.

Riga collected 1.86 million euros in tourism tax last year, mainly from hotels, using the funds for tourism marketing and expecting growth to 2.1 million euros by 2026.

Riga is developing nine new mobility points near railway stations with EU funding to improve sustainable transport infrastructure and connections by 2029.

Rīgas dome plāno likvidēt skandalozo "Rīgas karti", kuras darbību pārņems "Rīgas satiksme", kamēr notiek krimināllieta par finanšu pārkāpumiem.

Riga urges utility companies to suspend late payment penalties amid soaring heating costs during an exceptionally cold winter to support residents.

Riga plans New Year's Eve celebrations at six Old Town locations with traffic restrictions and offers year-end reflections through media.

Riga authorities ask residents to document and report fireworks rule violations during New Year's Eve.

Riga's futsal team bolstered its roster with world champion Ronkagliu and is competing in the Champions League round of 16 with matches broadcast live.

Riga hosts diverse Christmas concerts, workshops, traditional celebrations, and exhibitions across the city to engage families and the community.

Starting in 2027, Riga will enforce mandatory waste sorting with specific rules on container use, collection frequency, and resident information to improve recycling and waste management.

An international Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament in Riga was won by the MOUZ NXT team featuring a Latvian player, highlighting Riga's growing esports scene.

Freezing conditions in Riga have caused multiple water pipe bursts, prompting emergency repairs and ongoing infrastructure investments by Rīgas ūdens.

Rīga vēlas mainīt elektroauto bezmaksas stāvvietu noteikumus, kas var ietekmēt EV īpašnieku izmaksas, uzticību valstij un uzlādes infrastruktūru.

Riga has reduced red light violations by two-thirds using LMT Group's smart traffic monitoring solution.