August 5th, 2019010483
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...
April 29th, 20194296Latvian startups and technology enthusiasts! Grab the opportunity to join the world's rendezvous for startups & leaders — for the fourth consecutive year, tech folk from near and far (Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas…) will flock to Paris for Viva Technology to celebrate innovation.
VivaTech is a great opportunity for regional...
April 8th, 20191976The shopping and entertainment center Akropole has been visited by 150,000 people during the first four days of its opening from April 4 to 7. Akropole is one of the most modern shopping and entertainment centres in the Baltics, and it offers its visitors a brand new shopping experience as well as exciting leisure and entertainment...
April 20th, 2018231026Have you tried the new service for food delivery that has just appeared in Riga recently? We're talking Wolt — an app for discovering and getting great food!
So what Wolt — the Finnish startup really stands for?
Boasting 1,700+ restaurants in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, Wolt wants...
March 15th, 20189287Crypto experts to tell Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Tallinn about future of blockchain industry
On March 22, 2018, Estonia will host Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Tallinn dedicated to blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and ICOs. Estonian crypto experts and invited foreign specialists will talk about the future and the new...
July 11th, 201720428
Now in it’s sixth year, Europe’s largest interdisciplinary festival is uniting the international tech and creative scene in Berlin after World Tour stops in cities like L.A., Tokyo and Austin
20,000 attendees, 200 international speakers & 200 satellite events are to be expected
Highlights include: Alex Ljung...
February 5th, 201714227For two chilly days in February 9-10, an energetic crowd of founders, entrepreneurs and techies from across the region will gather in Riga for the most exciting startup event in the Baltics. TechChill has grown from a small meetup of like-minded geeks to a regional meeting place of promising ideas and meaningful connections, with the air...
November 23rd, 201621417The 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...
June 29th, 201669507The Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Economics of Latvia and ridesharing platforms Uber and Taxify Latvia was signed in Riga today to indicate a common line of action.
The open press conference-like event was held, during which the signing was done. Minister for Economics, Deputy Prime Minister Arvils Ašeradens...
June 22nd, 201655247The independently organized TED event was held Friday, June 17 in Riga, Latvia. Called TEDxRiga, the local conference gathered 22 speakers and performers from around the world — and full house at Splendid Palace.
TEDxRiga celebrated its 5th gig in 2016, stemming from their inaugural event at the National Opera in 2012. Just like...
