July 6th, 2026024Tonight, 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, 2026024
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, 2026038
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, 2026015
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, 2026099
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, 2026078While 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, 20250118Thousands 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, 20250197
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, 20250275
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, 20250175
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...
