At the meeting of the Riga City Council, sharp discussions about the reconstruction of the intersection of Lielirbe and Ulmaņa gatve

At the meeting of the Riga City Council, sharp discussions about the reconstruction of the intersection of Lielirbe and Ulmaņa gatve

The possibility to go from Lielirbes Street to Mārupi without going through the airport overpass is considered an advantage, but from Mārupe it will be possible to go to Lielirbes Street without using Upesgrivas Street and the turning point. From Mārupe, you will be able to exit to Lielirbe Street, and after turning right twice, … Read more

However, Baklāni-Ansberg, who won the competition, was not elected as the deputy executive director of Riga

However, Baklāni-Ansberg, who won the competition, was not elected as the deputy executive director of Riga

On the other hand, Olafs Pulks (JV) called to be aware that by discrediting the job competitions held by the municipality in this way, “Progressivie” will ensure that professionals will not participate in them. “If we want to hold job competitions, then we trust the competition commission. If not, then we don’t play theater and … Read more

In an extraordinary meeting, the Riga City Council will decide on the allocation of 10 million euros for street repairs

In an extraordinary meeting, the Riga City Council will decide on the allocation of 10 million euros for street repairs

In total, the restoration of street surfaces is planned in 19 places, and the total cost of the projects is estimated at 10.3 million euros. In order to implement the planned works, the municipality plans to borrow 8.7 million euros from the State Treasury. Resurfacing is planned on Kārļas Mīlenbacha Street from Lastādijas Street to … Read more

There will be a protest against the construction of a stadium in Lucavsala

There will be a protest against the construction of a stadium in Lucavsala

As informed by the Riga City Council, the picket has been officially announced. Its purpose is to protest against the construction of a football stadium in Lucavsala. It is planned that 100 people will participate in the event. As informed by the association, it calls for postponing the decision on the transfer of the plot … Read more

A competition for the maintenance of Riga’s streets worth 210 million euros is announced

A competition for the maintenance of Riga’s streets worth 210 million euros is announced

The period of experience of applicants and specialists has been increased from three years to ten years and qualification requirements have been reduced. Also, the volumes of work required for proof of experience have been significantly reduced and a more favorable condition has been put in place, that the experience must be gained not within … Read more

The Riga City Council is not clear about the future of the Altonava Street bridge over the railway

The Riga City Council is not clear about the future of the Altonava Street bridge over the railway

Opposition MP Vadims Falkovs (S) had asked to include the issue in the agenda. He wanted to hear the department’s report on what happened and asked if the Department of Space and Mobility had any options for how to proceed once the special review was completed. He was presented with the course of events and … Read more

Using “Minecraft”, young people will be involved in the planning of Riga

Using “Minecraft”, young people will be involved in the planning of Riga

The project will be implemented by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in cooperation with the Department of Urban Development in the European Union program in the fields of education and training, youth and sports “Erasmus+”. One of the challenges that cities face when building stronger and more sustainable communities and thinking about the … Read more

WATCH ⟩ Riga City Council has been unable to find votes for two months to elect the deputy executive director Lange

WATCH ⟩ Riga City Council has been unable to find votes for two months to elect the deputy executive director Lange

In the Duma block, which is formed by the National and Latvian Regions Association, there were also talks with the former VARAM minister Māris Spridžuks, a member of the party, after which the deputies confirmed the opinion that they could not support this candidate. Baklāne was forced to leave her previous workplace – the position … Read more

“This song is about a simple date, not the consequences of capitalism.” Abstract rap duo “Armand Hammer” will perform in Riga

“This song is about a simple date, not the consequences of capitalism.”  Abstract rap duo “Armand Hammer” will perform in Riga

Billy Woods’ father was an independence fighter in Zimbabwe and served in the first government after independence in 1980, while his mother was a researcher of Jamaican literature. These two streams of influence in the family left a special impression on the rapper and developed a literary talent combined with a sharp, sociopolitically analytical mind. … Read more

Mazo Krasta Street will be improved in Riga following the citizens’ initiative

Mazo Krasta Street will be improved in Riga following the citizens’ initiative

The improvement will take place through the implementation of the participatory budget project “The Heritage of Zvirgzdu Island: Revival of the Small Coast”, which envisages improving the beginning of Mazās Krasta Street and transforming it into a well-maintained public space. During the construction, the asphalt surface and curb stone of the pedestrian sidewalk will be … Read more