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Ziepniekkalns Overpass Shut Until Oct 23 — Southern Bridge Stage 4

September 30th, 2026015 From today through Oct 23, the Ziepniekkalns overpass (Ūpju–Kalētu) is closed for Jāņa Čakstes gatve works — Southern Bridge stage 4 grinding toward 2027.

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€20M Temporary Bridge for Vanšu — And City Hall's Already Fighting

September 28th, 2026015 Riga eyes a €20M temporary bridge beside Vanšu during the 2027–29 rebuild — then City Hall deputies call the one-year plan a utopia.

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Riga Just Got the Baltics' Biggest 3D Screen — On Origo

September 25th, 2026049 JCDecaux flips on the Baltics' largest 3D outdoor screen at Origo by Central Station — 214 m², curved corner, Times Square vibes on Stacijas laukums.

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Purvciems' Zebra to Nowhere: Crossing Ends at a Barrier on Ilūkstes

September 23rd, 2026012 Purvciems zebra to nowhere: Ilūkstes iela crossing runs into a barrier. Bez Tabu clocks it; BB.LV says City Council finish is next year.

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Russian Elections at Riga Embassy: 290 Checked, 0.8% Turnout

September 21st, 2026019 Russian elections Riga: only 290 checked at the embassy Sunday — 0.8% of eligible voters. Police held order; Dombrava called interest negligible.

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VDD Detains Suspect in Riga After Threats Against Ukraine Suppliers

September 18th, 2026023 VDD opened a terrorism-threats case and detained one person in Riga after GCAW1984 targeted Latvian firms supplying Ukraine.

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Namejs Hits the Streets: Soldiers, Checkpoints, and Helicopters in Riga Through Sunday

September 16th, 2026072 Wed–Sun Namejs 2026: soldiers, checkpoints, and a medevac chopper on Riga streets. Teika tonight, Salu tilts Friday night — here’s what to expect.

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Police Name Four Teens After Filmed Attacks Near Vērmanes Garden

September 14th, 2026033 Four teenage suspects named after filmed attacks in central Riga near Vērmanes Garden (Elizabetes/Tērbatas). At least six incidents under investigation.

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New Riga Theatre Flooded Mid-Show — Crowd Out, Friday Slate Scratched

September 11th, 2026044 A fire alarm at New Riga Theatre triggered the suppression system Friday night, flooding the first floor, evacuating the audience, and scratching three shows at Lāčplēša 25.

Latvia’s U16 National Team Met with Hero’s Welcome in Riga After Historic EuroBasket Gold

Road to 2027: Latvian National Team Dominates Austria, Advances in World Cup Qualifiers

A New Era Dawns: Latvia Demolishes Austria as FIBA 2027 World Cup Campaign Begins

July Heat: The Courts of Grīziņkalns Are On Fire This Week

Latvia Puts on a Show, Downs Slovenia 5-2

Latvia Beats USA to Take Home Bronze at Ice Hockey Worlds

Semifinal for Latvia? Yes Please

Latvia Makes Quarterfinal at Ice Hockey World Championship

Eliza Cauce finishes 4th, Ulla Zirne 17th in Luge World Cup

Open House Riga Hits Oct 10–11 — Most Tours Already Full