The Riga Freeport Authority has plans to sell off its landmark building in the middle of Kronvalda Park in central Rīga, reports Latvian Radio.
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Electric scooters in the center of Rīga will only be allowed to be parked in specially designated areas. In the historic center of the city, the speed limit will be 20 kilometers per hours (elsewhere it is 25 km/h). This regulation in the city is set to be adopted by the City Council on Wednesday, March 27.
On Thursday, March 14, a month has passed since vehicles bearing Russian license plates are prohibited from participating in road traffic in Latvia. During this time, the State Police recorded one offender – a car “Lada” was confiscated from the driver and a fine of EUR 750 was imposed.
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs expects JSC “Pasažieru Vilciens”, brand name Vivi, which operates Latvia's passenger trains, to solve problems with new electric trains and complete an assessment of the company's board of directors' responsibility until mid-March, Latvian Radio reported Tuesday,
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Latvian hospitals and medical centers have so far helped around 240 wounded Ukrainian soldiers, of whom around 40 are currently receiving treatment, the charity project "M-Help", which helps bring injured Ukrainian soldiers to Latvia, told Latvian Radio February 24.
Only 8 out of 17 new trains supplied to Latvia so far are currently carrying passengers, Latvian Radio reported February 22.
A teenager died last year from an overdose at the Riga Children's and Youth Center (orphanage). The Center's management and Ombudsman point to inconsistencies in the laws – if a minor does not wish to be treated for addiction, he or she cannot be helped, Latvian Radio reported on February 16.
Rail Baltica has started building a kilometer-long railway bridge over the Daugava, which is expected to be completed by 2028, Latvian Radio reported.
It is required by law to have sobering-up centers for adults, but there are no such places for minors. Drunk minors often burden the children's hospital work, Latvian Radio reported on February 7.
About half of the elevators found in multi-apartment buildings in Rīga could now be around fifty years old. Spare parts are not available, and changing the elevators could take more than a decade. Rīga City Council is aware of the potential risks posed by the old elevators and is starting to look for solutions, Latvian Radio reported on January 31.
To protect the environment and increase public safety, Rīga City Council, along with the Italian city Turin's local government and companies from both countries, will begin preparing for the use of new drones on Monday, Latvian Radio reported.
Residents have collected signatures on the initiative portal “Manabalss.lv” within a couple of days regarding the renewal of passenger train traffic between Rīga and Ventspils, which is the only major city in Latvia to which passenger trains do not travel. Residents' signatures are to be passed on to the Ministry of Transport, Latvian Radio reported January 25.
Police took 40 minutes to respond to a call regarding a child fight that took place in Rīga, Mežciems, near a school. Those involved in the fight had already managed to leave, an eyewitness told Latvian Radio January 17.
Most councilors in Sigulda municipality are demanding the dismissal of the mayor Līga Sausiņa (National Alliance), Latvian Radio reported on Janaury 16.
For two new electric trains, technical problems have been eliminated, so 12 out of 17 compositions currently at the disposal of Vivi are ready to carry passengers, Latvian Radio found out Friday.
Within two months, the readiness of new electric trains must be 95%, Transport Minister Kaspars Briškens (Progressives) announced on Tuesday, January 9, indicating that currently only 60% of new compositions are ready to carry passengers.
About 20 refund applications for taxi rides have been filed with the passenger train operator Vivi in the past week, while 35 times passengers have been refunded for unused e-tickets, Latvian Radio found out January 8.
On Monday, January 8, most trains run on schedule in Latvia, whereas regional bus schedule has been disrupted due to the cold, Latvian Radio reports.
By 20:00 on Friday, January 5, 191 road accidents without injuries and 11 accidents with injured people were registered in Latvia, the State Police reported. On Friday, ice and snowy roads made driving difficult in many parts of Latvia.
How can trees that grow outside forests of Rīga be protected, maintained, and under what circumstances can they be felled? On Thursday, January 4, Riga City Council discussed this with experts and is now awaiting people's thoughts, Latvian Radio reported.
Five of the total seventeen electric trains delivered to Latvia by Skoda Vagonka have been found to have different deficiencies, the passenger carrier Vivi told Latvian Radio on January 2.
In mid-December the management of Vivi (previously “Pasazieru Vilciens”) stated that 18-19 new electric trains should be at its disposal by the end of the year. Latvian Radio found out December 30 that 17 compositions have been received, eight of which are carrying by passengers.
People are buying fireworks actively ahead of the new year, Latvian Radio found out at a Riga pyrotechnics store December 29. Meanwhile, the industry association told LETA that this year residents are dedicating up to 30% less money to pyrotechnics than last year.
The first passengers rode on the new Skoda electric trains on Friday, December 15, after years of delays in the purchase of the trains.
Fierce debates, loud exclamations, a large dose of sarcasm – such was the order of the day on December 7 during Saeima debates ahead of the main 2024 budget vote.
Riga Central Station Square has been taken over by rats. A video posted on social networks showing at least ten hungry ones scurrying around the garbage bins has caused much resonance and shock among the public, Latvian Radio reported on December 6.
Latvia plans to introduce the confiscation of driver's licenses if the permitted speed is exceeded by at least 30 kilometers per hour and impose a fine for speeding up to 10 kilometers per hour. After such a police plan was supported by the Saeima, more than 12 thousand residents have signed against it on the initiative portal “Manabalss.lv” within days, Latvian Radio reported Monday, December 4.
In future, public officials will fly less often with private planes, Latvian Radio reported November 30, citing a plan by the State Chancellery.
On Wednesday, November 29, Riga City Council decided to reinstate the previously abolished Anti-Corruption Committee. The aim is to better understand ethics, prevent conflicts of interest and improve whistleblowing, Latvian Radio reported.
In relation to meteorologists' forecasts of the snowfall expected Wednesday night, Rīga municipality will have “blizzard tickets” on Thursday, November 30. Drivers will be able to use the city's public transport for free on this day.
Rīga local government has submitted a draft regulation for public consultation, in which it is planned to reduce the public transport prices for students at universities of Rīga, Latvian Radio reported November 27.
On the morning of Thursday, November 23, with snow and ice covering most of Latvia's roads, 61 accidents were recorded between six in the morning and noon, with four people injured, Latvian Radio reported.