The majority of Riga residents would like to ban the use of public parking lots, according to survey data

The majority of Riga residents would like to ban the use of public parking lots, according to survey data

As part of the study, the attitude of Riga residents towards the rental of electric scooters was ascertained. 57% of respondents admitted that they would vote to ban the rental of electric scooters if given the opportunity. On the other hand, 29% would vote against banning scooters, while 14% of respondents admitted that it was … Read more

SILENT WITNESSES ⟩ From the drive-in area to an example of functionalism. House at the corner of Elizabetes and Tērbatas streets

SILENT WITNESSES ⟩ From the drive-in area to an example of functionalism.  House at the corner of Elizabetes and Tērbatas streets

The book, published by SIA “Pastaigas”, includes 221 photos covering the period from 1920 to 1940. In augmented reality, using the free “Old Riga” mobile application, book readers will be able to see how 75 different places in Riga look today; the virtual library is also supplemented by 20 historical videos. Photo: Publicity photo The … Read more

The Riga municipality will be looking for a metrobus line construction project expert in procurement

The Riga municipality will be looking for a metrobus line construction project expert in procurement

On the website of the Procurement Supervision Office, the Procurement Department of the Central Administration of Riga Municipality has published a preliminary information notice on the planned procurement – the construction of an independent public transport line and related bicycle infrastructure on the section of Dzelzavas Street from Jorģa Zemitān Bridge to Jugla Street, expertise … Read more

Easter events guide in Riga and regions

Easter events guide in Riga and regions

In Liepāja, on Sunday, March 31, everyone is invited to go to Zirgu salu to observe, learn about and enjoy the awakening of nature in spring at the “Nature Explorers” holiday event. From 12:00 to 15:00, the “Liepāja Folk Art and Culture Center” has prepared a special holiday program for big and small celebrants, which … Read more

VIDEO ⟩ In Ziepniekalna, the police use firearms to arrest an aggressive car driver

VIDEO ⟩ In Ziepniekalna, the police use firearms to arrest an aggressive car driver

On the morning of March 17, the police crew of the Riga municipality received information about the driver of the “Audi” car, who is probably under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. At the indicated address, the police officers observed a vehicle matching the description, the driver of which, upon noticing the law … 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

French President Macron Vows to Prevent Russian Victory in Ukraine and Warns Allies Against Aid Cuts

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that his country is ready to ensure that Russia does not win the war in Ukraine and warned allies not to cut aid. “If the situation worsens, we will be ready to ensure that Russia never wins this war,” Macron said on French television, warning that anyone who … Read more

Latvia’s Economy Shows Slight Recession in 2023, But Growth Expected in 2024 Despite Risks

Latvia’s Economy Shows Slight Recession in 2023, But Growth Expected in 2024 Despite Risks

Latvia’s economy is currently neither growing nor falling, and the past year has ended with a slight recession in the economy. According to the information published by the Central Statistics Office, in the 4th quarter of 2023, Latvia’s GDP increased by 0.1% compared to the last quarter of 2022, while last year, the economy of … Read more

Concert “Together” with Big Band Sigulda and Sigulda Parish Wind Orchestra Conductors Arni Šmitiņš and Gint Kalniņa

Concert “Together” with Big Band Sigulda and Sigulda Parish Wind Orchestra Conductors Arni Šmitiņš and Gint Kalniņa

On March 9 at 5:00 p.m., the Sigulda concert hall “Baltais flīgelis” will host the concert “Together” by the conductors of the big band “Sigulda” and the Sigulda parish wind orchestra, Arni Šmitiņš and Gint Kalniņa. In parallel”, celebrating his creative work and life path. The visitors of the concert will be greeted by a … Read more

Vecās mājas – Legendary Latvian Progressive Rock Group Reunites After 30-Year Break

Vecās mājas – Legendary Latvian Progressive Rock Group Reunites After 30-Year Break

On February 17 at 7:00 p.m., the legendary Latvian progressive rock group “Vecās mājas”, which returns to the stage after a 30-year break, invites you to a concert at the Culture Center “Ulbrokas pērle”. The concert program of the “Liepājas dzintars ’89” festival will be performed in full at the group’s reunion concert: the compositions … Read more