October 9th, 2026018A yellow wind warning covers Riga from 2pm Friday to 6am Saturday, with gusts around 20 m/s in the evening. Here's what to tie down and where not to park.
October 5th, 2026023From 6.28% in the 2025 council vote to 30.5% on Saturday: how Riga voted in the 2026 Saeima election, who got crossed out, and what's next.
August 17th, 2026089Latvia 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 Riga.
It’s a clear message to anyone watching NATO’s eastern flank.
Alongside the crisis conscription training, the city is also testing its engineering...
August 12th, 2026064Latvia’s flagship carrier is hitting some serious turbulence this August. The national airline, airBaltic, is reportedly seeking €225 million in interim financing.It’s a steep climb for a company that has long been a cornerstone of Baltic aviation. The Latvian government recently issued a stark warning about the airline's "very...
July 20th, 2026082Latvia’s flagship airline is at a serious crossroads this week.
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs recently confirmed that the government is deep in closed-door talks with a strategic investor for airBaltic.
The stakes are absolutely sky-high for Riga right now, and everyone from frequent flyers to local business owners is paying...
July 6th, 2026037Tonight, the city goes crazy for hoops.Latvia faces off against Austria right here in Riga.It’s the FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.The energy in the arena is going to be electric.If you're not in the stands, you'd better be watching at a local sports bar.Our guys are hungry. They know what a...
July 3rd, 2026050
Lucavsala is about to get loud again. Positivus 2026 is officially locked in for August 8th and 9th.
If you were anywhere near the island last year, you know what to expect. Massive crowds, crazy energy, and a lineup that actually delivers.
The city's biggest summer weekend is turning into a tradition we can't ignore. Whether you're...
June 25th, 2026048
If you were in Riga over the last few days, you already know the vibe. The streets were dead. Like, tumbleweed-rolling-down-Brīvības-ielas dead. Everyone and their mother packed up their cars, grabbed their šašliks, and dipped to the countryside for Līgo and Jāņi. It’s the ultimate Latvian exodus.
But while the riverside...
June 11th, 2026026
The sun is out, the snow is a distant memory, and you know what that means: electric scooters have officially reclaimed the streets of Riga. But this year, the city isn't playing around.
We’ve all seen it—two people crammed onto one Bolt scooter, weaving through tourists in Vecrīga, or some guy flying down the sidewalk at Mach 10....
February 27th, 20260102
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...
