October 19th, 20158191International startup training program, the pre-accelerator Startup Pirates has concluded in Riga on October 18.
Held for the first time in the Baltics, and Nordic countries, Startup Pirates Riga featured 8 full days of extensive workshops, lectures, mentoring sessions and pitches — to bring the raw ideas to life.
Youngsters from...
September 10th, 201518906In a highly emotional game, after trailing by 16 points, Latvian National basketball team was able to gather and edge out Estonia.
The crucial matchup for the home team, with the trip to Lille on the line, started real hectic as Latvians could not connect the dots. In the meanwhile, the Northern neighbors cruised to an early lead of...
September 6th, 201511885Team Latvia puts up a fight in the first half, collapses late in the game
The Baltic Battle — involving National Basketball teams of Latvia and Lithuania has been an eye for an eye for years. Stemming from Latvians grabbing the first EuroBasket ever back in 1935, all the way to the new era when it's always a war on the...
September 5th, 20157788Latvian National basketball team has knocked down Team Belgium to open the FIBA EuroBasket 2015 in Riga tonight.
The host squad rallied to an early lead and finished the 1st quarter 25-19. Belgians tried to pick up the pace mid-game, as they went for 7-0 run. They never really got it back though — as Team Latvia went on for a 7-0...
September 1st, 20153513September 1 marked the start of 2015/16 Academic Year in Riga schools
Commonly known as the Knowledge Day, September 1 is an annual holiday when children from all over the city flea to their future alma maters — primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, colleges, universities and the like.
Armed with Gladioli, a traditional...
August 31st, 2015491171Riga Shipyard refocuses on large-size metal structures
JSC "Rigas kugu buvetava" (Riga Shipyard) informs about refocusing on a new, promising area: producing of large-size metal structures such as tunnels, bridges. citing an increased competition in the segment of ship repair services and construction of new vessels.
In an interview...
August 20th, 20151865693KFC restaurant is finally opening in Riga, Latvia
Kentucky Fried Chicken, a world-famous fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken is to open doors in old town Riga this Fall.
The world's second largest restaurant chain after McDonald's and a subsidiary of Yum! Brands that also owns the Pizza Hut and Taco Bell...
August 14th, 201580742Riga City Festival 2015 — the largest event in town, starts Friday, August 14 and will last thru Sunday, August 16.
The Festival a.k.a. Rīgas Svētki organized by the City Council boasts many concerts, exhibitions, installations and competitions that you just can not miss! In total, an impressive 80 different and entertaining...
August 13th, 2015311585Owner of the famous Lido restaurant chain Gunārs Ķirsons has launched a cafe called.. Ķirsons, as in his last name, this Wednesday in Galleria Riga.
Ķirsons is both a cafe and a concept store — where you can purchase snacks and take-out food. To launch the venue, various Latvian celebrities have gathered, and to conclude the...