Athens revitalises its “urban lung” with EUR 1.5 million project
The “Lycabettus Programme” will enliven one of the capital’s abandoned hills
Greece / Athens / Development / Green City
Latvia / Riga / Energy efficiency
Riga to promote waste sorting as a support to local landfill
Having a modern facility is not enough if the people are not aware of the difference they can make
Latvia / Riga / Green City
Riga bets on large trees for its greening plans
The first seedlings were planted on 27 May by an Italian landscaping company
Latvia / Riga / Green City
Cow mobile unit comes to the rescue for Riga grasslands
An innovative method, part of an EU-funded project
Latvia / Riga / Growing City / Public Spaces
LIDL is behind the newest streets on Riga’s map
A good example of public-private cooperation in the field of urban infrastructure
Latvia / Riga / Politics and Reforms / Social City
Neighbourhood Centre: Riga’s way of easing residents’ lives
This is an institutional re-organization aimed to make lives and initiatives easier
Latvia / Riga / Culture and Tourism
Next month the hockey world will focus on Riga
The Latvian capital will start the summer by hosting a very icy sport
Latvia / Riga / Digital transformation / Mobility
Riga wants to link city brand with new bus shelters
Approximately 100 of these are currently privately owned
Latvia / Riga / Culture and Tourism
Riga’s first summer cultural programme will keep residents guessing
This is the first time the Latvian capital is organizing an urban cultural season
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EURE: a European project contributing to sustainable growth
Improving the way the ERDF addresses environmental urban challenges of cities in peripheral regions, with international cooperation
Latvia / Riga / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Riga combines tourism and foreign investment in one body
This stems from the principle that both are connected to attracting positive attention from abroad
Latvia / Riga / Culture and Tourism
Spring is around the corner and Riga invites us to rejoice Latvian folk style
Spring equinox is known as the Great Day in this Baltic country
Latvia / Riga / Mobility / Social City
Riga will overhaul two of its tram lines for better accessibility
Low-floor trams will run on Lines 5 and 7 by the end of 2023
Latvia / Riga / Growing City / Welfare and Health
Riga’s peripheries are still not fully connected to centralized water supply
That is why the local government is extending the deadline for co-financing in order to allow residents to perform the necessary adjustments
Latvia / Riga / Social City / Welfare and Health
Riga authorities are ready to expand on their understanding of accessibility
This came after concerted meetings with NGOs from the city who represent people with disabilities
Latvia / Riga / Development
Riga declares war on unsightly wires
The entangled cables spoiling the view on the streets will become history
Latvia / Riga / Culture and Tourism
Riga plans to turn its historical cemetery into a tourist site
This is a question of heritage restoration apart from tourism opportunities
Latvia / Riga / Welfare and Health
Riga will continue its food services to those in need
During the emergency situation, low-income status will be automatically extended
Riga / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
Riga wants stronger civic involvement from its residents in 2021
Do not let isolation and restrictions erase the sense of community
Riga / Development / Economy and Finance
Riga puts development projects to a referendum
Residents from the capital’s neighbourhoods will decide which initiatives will get a green light
Riga / Politics and Reforms
New Riga Government shows stronger commitment on tackling corruption
This became clear after a meeting between reps from the City Council and KNAB
Riga
Riga tries out a balancing act on sanitary restrictions
Overall, Latvia is thought to have reached Level 3 emergency, out of four possible
Riga / Education and Sport
Riga Marathon will take place but with strict rules
This is the only European Gold Label Marathon including a mass start
Riga / Politics and Reforms
Riga Council confirms new mayor
His name is Mārtiņš Staķis, the leader of the "Development"/For! /"PROGRESSIVE" list
Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius / Politics and Reforms
Baltic states blacklist 30 Belarusian officials, including Lukashenko
The no-entry list will be expanded in the future, economic sanctions found to be counterproductive
Riga / Development
Latvijas Pasts installed its first outdoor automated parcel terminal in Riga
The postal service of the Baltic republic plans to expand this service throughout the country
Riga / Innovation and Research
Three Riga start-ups win 75 000 euros for their ideas
The money is given as part of the annual "Atspēriens" competition
Riga / Development
New life for the Press House in Riga
The abandoned building seen from the Daugava River will become a business center and a hotel
Riga / Energy efficiency
Riga invests in environmental protection
Some 300,000 euros are being allocated to three key projects for the city’s climate targets
Riga / Politics and Reforms
Political crisis creates economic opportunity for Riga’s city budget
The delayed adoption of the city’s budget allowed for authorities to take into account the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Riga / Culture and Tourism
Riga postpones introduction of tourist tax to 2022
In light of the damage caused to the tourism sector by the pandemic, local authorities have reevaluated the need for the change
Riga / Development
Riga City Council prioritizes energy efficiency
The Latvian capital will co-finance projects for the renovation and energy efficiency of local buildings
Riga / Culture and Tourism / Development
Riga plans for quick tourism reboot
The city wants to invest in attracting more domestic tourists, as well as ones from neighbouring regions
Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Welfare and Health
Latvian municipalities offer quarantine accommodations
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
Riga / Development
Work on designing the Rail Baltica Riga Central Railway Station nears completion
As of this moment, the project is 35% complete and is proceeding on schedule, despite the change in circumstances
Riga / Welfare and Health
Riga City Council and local hotel chains provide rooms for self-isolation
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
Riga / Politics and Reforms
Riga heads for early municipal elections
The City Council will be officially dismissed on 24 February
Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Politics and Reforms
Latvian municipal reform faced with growing discontent
The government has been forced to adapt its approach to the requests of municipalities
Riga / Politics and Reforms
Riga braces for referendum on City Council dismissal
The future of the Latvian capital’s local government has been in doubt since a state of emergency was declared last year
Riga / Welfare and Health
Learn Latvian for free in Riga
Find out more about the brand new initiative by the Riga City Council
Riga / Mobility
Riga reviews public transport pricing
The public transport operating company in Riga finds itself in dire straits and is considering new ways to generate income
Riga / Politics and Reforms
Riga government on brink of collapse amid waste management crisis
The governing coalition in Riga no longer has a majority in the City Council – early elections are not out of the question
Riga / Culture and Tourism
Citizens of Riga invited to apply for the Riga City Awards 2019
The award ceremony will be held on 18 November – Latvian Independence Day
Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Politics and Reforms
Latvian government stands behind controversial municipal reform
Municipalities are unhappy, parliament is divided – what's next for the controversial reform?
Riga / Development
Riga sifts through waste management crisis
Last month a state of emergency was declared in the Latvian capital but now the government might be reaching a solution
Riga / Welfare and Health
Riga continues fight against gambling
The city council is looking for legal ways to block the opening of two gambling venues
Riga / Energy efficiency
Riga in chaos over waste management
A decision by the Latvian Competition Council led to the government declaring a state of emergency in the capital
Latvia / Jelgava / Liepāja / Riga / Valmiera / Politics and Reforms
Latvian municipalities brace for major changes
A major municipal reform is heading into its final stretch and it might be accompanied by electoral changes
Riga / Development
Riga asks citizens to vote on favourite neighbourhood projects
Organizations from different neighbourhoods have been submitting proposals and citizens can now decide which ones will be implemented
Riga / Mobility
Riga introducing new taxi regulations at the Riga International Airport
Higher environmental standards and clear tariff displays will soon be the norm in Latvia’s capital
Riga / Energy efficiency
Latvian cities will soon have textile sorting containers
In September, bins for textiles will be placed in Riga, Mārupe, Babīte and Tukums