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

September 25th, 2026078 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, 2026014 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, 2026020 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, 2026028 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, 2026074 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, 2026034 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, 2026047 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...

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Latvia Preps Defense: Mobilization Drills & Anti-Tank Barriers Hit Riga

August 17th, 2026089 Latvia is locking in its defenses this August. In response to escalating regional threats, the National Armed Forces (NBS) kicked off mobilization drills right here in...

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Open Riga! Code 825: Basketball, Burnouts, and the City’s Biggest Birthday Bash

August 13th, 2026068 Riga is officially turning 825, and the city is not playing around. This isn't just another weekend on the calendar. The Latvian capital is throwing a massive...

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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

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