On 4 December, at the beginning of the Advent season, a Christmas tree decorating event took place in front of the Riga Congress House, where Riga Mayor ViestursKleinbergs and foreign ambassadors…
During the Second Advent, Riga Local Government offers concerts at Riga City Hall, VEF Culture Palace, Ave Sol Concert Hall, the Small Guild Hall, Iļģuciems Culture Centre and elsewhere in the…
A public skating rink in Esplanade has been solemnly opened. Residents and guests of Riga will be able to enjoy the joys of winter until March 1. Rental of equipment is also available in the rink…
As the New Year approaches, the Finance Department of the Riga Local Government reminds that there are several important conditions that affect the amount of real estate tax (RET) and the application…
Everyone, big and small, is invited to a moment of true joy on 29 November at 04:00 p.m. in Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums), where Riga’s Christmas tree will be lit up and that begins the most…
After the huge success of the animated film "Flow" worldwide and receipt of the US Academy Award "Oscar", four characters - cat, dog, capybara and lemur - were encountered in the urban environment of…
The traditional Riga City Council award, Riga Citizen of the Year 2025, has been awarded to Aigars Nords for his outstanding success in organising international running festivals for 35 years,…
This year, visitors of the "Staro Rīga" Light Festival will be delighted by more than 40 light objects – not only works by local artists, but also a wide range of installations and light objects by…
On 18 November, the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia, a wide programme of events is expected in the capital. This year, on 18 November, we will celebrate the 90th…
As we celebrate Latvia's birthday, the "Staro Rīga" Light Festival invites you to celebrate it by taking to the streets of Riga to experience positive emotions and the joy of surprise together on…
