August 1st, 20250168
New regulations take effect August 1, cutting sales hours and banning promotional advertising across retail venues.
Latvia introduced comprehensive alcohol sales restrictions on August 1, 2025, significantly reducing retail hours and implementing strict advertising bans as part of government efforts to curb the country's high alcohol...
August 5th, 20193613922
Looking to get around Riga fast? Think e-scooters! 'Cause walking is so old school.
In this post, we take a look at how to rent an electric kick scooter in Riga, see the available scooter sharing options — and give you some coupons to try them out for free. Let's roll! 🛴
The scooter-sharing companies who offer to...
August 10th, 2018241043Irish-based low-cost airline Ryanair has canceled multiple flights this Friday from and to Riga International Airport. Among the destinations affected the carrier names German cities Berlin and Bremen, as well as the Belgian capital Brussels.
The reason for Ryanair flight cancellations are pilot strikes throughout Europe. Namely, the...
November 23rd, 201622778The Startup Law, approved today by the Latvian Parliament will create a tax regime, one not matched anywhere else in Europe, that will effectively double venture capital investors’ money in young Latvian startups. This law is seen as part of a wider push to make Latvia an attractive base for startups. The law was passed with almost...
July 22nd, 2016161354Bus Transport Holding OÜ, the owner of the SuperBus.com brand announced that as a consequence of administrative decisions the company has to suspend all operational activities in Estonia after July 31, 2016.
The company statement released today mentions that SuperBus has been dealing with many difficulties regarding their entrance...
January 29th, 2016171717Latvian authorities declare war on ridesharing app Taxify — as private driver's vehicle is impounded.
Riga transport authorities have impounded the vehicle that belongs to a private driver registered with Taxify on Wednesday night. The driver was informed after the mystery ride was finished that the cause for impoundment is...
