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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
Let’s take a look together
EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
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
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
In 2020 the contracts with the country’s public transport operating companies are set to expire
Following the success of the Riga – Cēsis line, officials are keen on expanding the service
They will serve as the backbone of a new and improved public transport system in the country
The Latvian city is calling on companies, institution and parents with newly born babies to come join a parade
The potential construction of a new wind farm near the Latvian city is in its preliminary stages
After 5 years of waiting and a bizarre attempt at going around the issue, 15 bus stops have been equipped with electronic tables
Ready for yet another Riga mayoral change? Dainis Turlais was ousted by a no-confidence vote 21 days after his inauguration
The price tag on the part of the project passing through the Latvian capital is 430 million euros
After being suspended from his post in April, Nils Ušakovs has officially stepped down in order to take up a seat in the European Parliament
The “Flavour of the Region” festival is touring Latvia until September, promoting local cuisine and produce
In an open letter published today, 210 mayors also call on the Council and Member States to halve emissions by 2030 and reach a net-zero by the mid-century
After much deliberation, Riga City Council finally approved the allocation of the funds
The city of Valmiera invites everyone to test their knowledge and deduction skills in a game, covering the whole city
The land around the city's centre is extremely hostile to construction but the City Council has a plan
People that have left Latvia in the past are seriously considering returning home for good and some cities are preparing to greet them
Nils Ušakovs sacked after an investigation reveals conflicts of interest and law violations
The start of the summer season is celebrated at the “Magical night of Senses 2019” in Valmiera with music, food and a light show
On 5 April 2019 from 09.00 until 16.15, at the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia the annual high-level international conference will be held
The exhibition produced by the Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMA) offers an encounter with a selection of the finest portraits from a whole century
The regional airline company will offer more than 300 destinations with one stop
Around 3.5 million of foreign guests visited Latvia’s capital city in 2018
We all together are responsible to work towards today’s challenges – attracting youth and changing its way of thinking by developing digital competences, business skills and connecting science with manufacturing
The EU funded project will improve access to high-quality medical services for almost 2 million Latvian citizens once it is completed in 2023
The so-called snow-storm tickets are introduced by Riga municipality to decrease the intensity of road traffic in the city, thus making road maintenance easier
The vote for European Best Destination 2019 is now open
The project costs 90 million Euros, of which 30 million Euros comes from EU funding
Apply before 11 December for your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
The following Monday is an official holiday
An international slogan of Valmiera is “Evergreen city!”, which positions it as a city that is always topical, offering new ideas and opportunities for success, achievements and recognition.
The event aims to promote dialogue, consensus building and a shared vision on the key challenges of tourism development around the Baltic Sea
Built with EU support, it has helped increase tourist numbers by 39%
Europe’s only military prison open to tourists is in Liepāja
