February 27th, 2026067
Xiaomi Arena fell silent Thursday night as Jordan Loyd's stepback three-pointer splashed through the net with the final buzzer, giving Poland an 84-82 victory over Latvia in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers action that will sting for weeks to come.
Latvia had this one. Arturs Strautins, who had the packed Arena Riga...
February 26th, 2026017While tech hubs like London and Berlin grab headlines, Latvia's startup ecosystem has been steadily maturing into a legitimate force in European innovation. From fintech to logistics to proptech, Latvian companies are scaling globally — and doing it with less hype and more substance.
The numbers tell the story. Latvian startups raised...
November 18th, 2025023Thousands gathered in Riga on Monday to mark the 107th anniversary of Latvia's independence, declared on November 18, 1918. The capital came alive with patriotic fervor as residents and visitors alike joined in celebrations that stretched from afternoon into the evening.
The day's centerpiece was the traditional torch procession, which...
October 7th, 20250135
Riga Zoo celebrates its 113th birthday with the traditional "Animal Days" on October 11-12, 2025, offering special discounts to visitors whose names contain animal references.
Special Discount Event Returns to Riga
The Riga National Zoological Garden continues its beloved annual tradition of "Animal Days" this October. Visitors...
September 20th, 20250197
The numbers tell part of the story, but the atmosphere told it all. EuroBasket 2025 in Riga drew 195,101 spectators across 31 games, averaging 6,294 fans per match at the Xiaomi Arena. But beyond the statistics lay something more profound—a celebration of basketball that united fans from across Europe in Latvia's...
September 19th, 20250127
The annual ROADPOL Safety Days campaign launched across European Union member states this week, featuring intensified traffic enforcement and a special focus on achieving zero road fatalities on September 19.
Latvia's State Police joined the Europe-wide initiative running from September 16-22, conducting enhanced traffic controls...
September 17th, 20250172
The mayors of Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius made a joint appeal to Google on September 16, demanding complete and up-to-date representation of cycling infrastructure across the three Baltic capitals in Google Maps.
Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs joined his counterparts Jevgeni Ossinovski from Tallinn and Valdas Benkunskas from Vilnius...
September 15th, 20251114
FIBA EuroBasket 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion at Xiaomi Arena on September 14, with Germany capturing their second continental title in a thrilling 88-83 victory over Türkiye in front of 11,000 passionate fans.
The championship capped off three weeks of elite basketball across four host nations, with Riga serving as the...
September 6th, 20251121
Kristaps Porziņģis delivered a monster 34-point, 19-rebound performance, but Lithuania eliminated Latvia from EuroBasket 2025 with an 88-79 victory at Xiaomi Arena on September 6.
The defeat ended Latvia's tournament on home soil and marked the final game of Luca Banchi's coaching era.
Velička Dominates Early
Lithuania's...
September 3rd, 2025074
Latvia delivered their most dominant EuroBasket performance in years, crushing Czechia 109-75 at Xiaomi Arena in Riga to close out group play with a statement victory ahead of Saturday's Round of 16 clash.
The Bertāns brothers led a historic offensive explosion, combining for 40 points as Latvia tied their EuroBasket scoring record...
