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The funds will go for upgrades, which in turn will impact public health positively and create jobs
“Mayor of the Year” is an important bridge between municipalities and the citizens and a chance to showcase and share regional governments' best practices
The funds will go for upgrades, which in turn will impact public health positively and create jobs
The new fee will be introduced one year later than planned, as a nod to local hospitality industry
Schools will be closed until all buildings are deemed safe to operate
Socialists, however, are the overall winners from the Sunday ballot casting
A drone delivered emergency drugs to a pharmacy in a rural village on 21 September
Dronfest will take place on 2-3 October both physically and virtually
The country has invested over EUR 14.9 million since the 2015 migrant crisis
PM and Labour Party Leader Robert Abela announced record EU funds and connectivity improvements for the smaller Maltese island
Stena Line, Frederikshavn Municipality, and the Port of Frederikshavn signed a historic agreement on Monday
The EU Executive will not go forward with the Bulgarian post-Covid recovery plan before a commitment by the Bulgarian government
A drone delivered emergency drugs to a pharmacy in a rural village on 21 September
The campaign saw two cargo bikes travel all over the Basque Country
The city government is busy brainstorming how to organize life in the dark hours of the day
The green project worth EUR 1 million is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund
The Buzludzha Project is fighting to preserve precious examples of Bulgarian 20th-century art and architecture for posterity
The winners are in four distinct categories, which explore the idea of heritage from different angles
"#BeActive - Sofia 2021" lit up the skies over the National Palace of Culture during the European Week of Sports
In 2021, the motto of European Week of Sports is "It's time to be active again, nothing can stop you"
Schools will be closed until all buildings are deemed safe to operate
The lack of clean and easily accessible restrooms can ruin a nice afternoon in the park
The city government is busy brainstorming how to organize life in the dark hours of the day
Despite ballooning cost, Lithuania hopes that Rail Baltica will be completed on schedule by 2026
The new fee will be introduced one year later than planned, as a nod to local hospitality industry
It is unlikely that it could start operating by 1 September, when the school year begins
The idea is to brighten up the daily walk with your pet and make you reflect on modern life’s issues
The organizers have chosen to concentrate on the topic of spatial strategies as the event’s focus
An initiative offers the chance to youngsters from low-income backgrounds to make an educated choice
The Hanseatic League was revived in 1980 as ‘new Hanse’ and it aims to foster links between historical League cities today
Small but important parts of street furnishing
Energy self-sufficiency maintained at this sports venue
Having a modern facility is not enough if the people are not aware of the difference they can make
This showcases architecture that harmonizes with nature
Latvia’s most popular resort has been levying an entrance fee since 1996
Together with other regions in the Baltic countries that seek to promote this form of tourism
Rejuvenation of the site seems ever more likely
In fact, this was the lowest turnout since independence from the USSR
Special facilities to accommodate access to the water will be added by Daugavpils Municipality
The first seedlings were planted on 27 May by an Italian landscaping company
An innovative method, part of an EU-funded project
A good example of public-private cooperation in the field of urban infrastructure
The city was the first place in the Baltics to open its doors to this possibility
The new programme encourages discovery and participation
This is an institutional re-organization aimed to make lives and initiatives easier
That is the message used by Daugavpils Regional Hospital in order to encourage donors
The Latvian capital will start the summer by hosting a very icy sport
Approximately 100 of these are currently privately owned
The cutting-edge technology was purchased with funds from the ERDF
This is the first time the Latvian capital is organizing an urban cultural season
The method is employed to make sure that sewers and rainwater drains stay separate
Improving the way the ERDF addresses environmental urban challenges of cities in peripheral regions, with international cooperation
This stems from the principle that both are connected to attracting positive attention from abroad
Spring equinox is known as the Great Day in this Baltic country
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway rank at the top of Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
A green space with a mission
Benefits of responsible consumption and social awareness
Low-floor trams will run on Lines 5 and 7 by the end of 2023
That is why the local government is extending the deadline for co-financing in order to allow residents to perform the necessary adjustments
This came after concerted meetings with NGOs from the city who represent people with disabilities
It is an important day on the school calendar as it gives youngsters the chance to discover what’s behind many professions
The entangled cables spoiling the view on the streets will become history
The Municipality assures them that the initiative will go forward no matter the situation
Usually the event is hosted by the city of Valmiera
This is a question of heritage restoration apart from tourism opportunities
During the emergency situation, low-income status will be automatically extended
Do not let isolation and restrictions erase the sense of community
Liepāja City Council funded a teacher training in the intricacies of fieldwork
Residents from the capital’s neighbourhoods will decide which initiatives will get a green light
This became clear after a meeting between reps from the City Council and KNAB
This has now turned into a regular practice through the annual Youth Forum
Overall, Latvia is thought to have reached Level 3 emergency, out of four possible
The Wise Parents School offers free seminars starting 29 October
The economic zone is the only one in the Baltics that has a seaport, an airport and industrial area
This is the only European Gold Label Marathon including a mass start
His name is Mārtiņš Staķis, the leader of the "Development"/For! /"PROGRESSIVE" list
These will be organized as part of the European Week of Sports at the end of September
The no-entry list will be expanded in the future, economic sanctions found to be counterproductive
The artistic creations can be seen on Pasta Island in Lielupe River
The postal service of the Baltic republic plans to expand this service throughout the country
The money is given as part of the annual "Atspēriens" competition
The abandoned building seen from the Daugava River will become a business center and a hotel
The Latvian city wants to help local youth become healthy and active after months of staying at home
Some 300,000 euros are being allocated to three key projects for the city’s climate targets
The goal of the event is to find creative solutions to the problems faced by Latvia’s tourism industry
The delayed adoption of the city’s budget allowed for authorities to take into account the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Authorities will reward those who have turned the facades of their homes into examples of cleanliness and environmental care
In light of the damage caused to the tourism sector by the pandemic, local authorities have reevaluated the need for the change
The Latvian capital will co-finance projects for the renovation and energy efficiency of local buildings
The city wants to invest in attracting more domestic tourists, as well as ones from neighbouring regions
The municipality is allocating 100,000 euros from its budget for businesses that are struggling and is launching a special competition for the revitalization of the local economy
Here you’ll find a list of Latvian municipalities that offer accommodations to those who need to self-isolate but lack the means to do so
It will be inaugurated once the state of emergency in Latvia has been lifted
As of this moment, the project is 35% complete and is proceeding on schedule, despite the change in circumstances
Doctors, municipal police and municipal workers will be supplied with 3D printer faceguards procured by the local government
Hotel chains can apply to the city’s welfare department in order to be allowed to serve those in need of lodgings for self-isolation
The City Council will be officially dismissed on 24 February
The government has been forced to adapt its approach to the requests of municipalities
The municipality wants citizens to be actively involved in the planning process
The complex planning processes can be challenging in terms of staff capacities and expertise
The future of the Latvian capital’s local government has been in doubt since a state of emergency was declared last year
Find out more about the brand new initiative by the Riga City Council
30 professional ice sculptors from 7 different countries will take part in creating a total of 45 ice sculptures
The local government is making good on its long-term goal of improving education facilities in the region
The public transport operating company in Riga finds itself in dire straits and is considering new ways to generate income
The governing coalition in Riga no longer has a majority in the City Council – early elections are not out of the question
On this day Latvians celebrate the anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of Latvia after the end of WWI
The award ceremony will be held on 18 November – Latvian Independence Day
Municipalities are unhappy, parliament is divided – what's next for the controversial reform?
Last month a state of emergency was declared in the Latvian capital but now the government might be reaching a solution
The Liepaja Special Economic Zone is planning an expansion into the former local steel plant
The city council is looking for legal ways to block the opening of two gambling venues
One of the most exciting events of the year is just around the corner. Are you ready for an adventure?
A decision by the Latvian Competition Council led to the government declaring a state of emergency in the capital
A major municipal reform is heading into its final stretch and it might be accompanied by electoral changes
The “Find your sport” initiative lets schoolchildren try out activities while supervised by professionals
Organizations from different neighbourhoods have been submitting proposals and citizens can now decide which ones will be implemented
Higher environmental standards and clear tariff displays will soon be the norm in Latvia’s capital
In September, bins for textiles will be placed in Riga, Mārupe, Babīte and Tukums
Citizens and businesses have been making boats out of milk cartons for the Milk Package Boat Regatta
As part of the International Textile Mosaic Exhibition the Latvian capital will be commemorating the events of 1989
The UNESCO World Heritage Site was hit by a landslide which significantly crippled the planning of renovation efforts
