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Central Rīga Rail Baltica construction delayed
Central Rīga Rail Baltica construction delayed
Several street repairs make traffic slower in Rīga. The largest bottlenecks arise in the vicinity of the Central Station and the Central Market, where the ambitious construction work of the railway line Rail Baltica takes place. These works will be delayed by a month and a half, Latvian Radio reported on September 4.
Work continues to modernise Rīga tram lines
Work continues to modernise Rīga tram lines
In Rīga, an approximately two kilometers long section of tram line 5 is being rebuilt in the section from Jūrmala gatve to the terminus at Iļguciems.  Meanwhile on tram line 7 tram line, the tracks are being completely relaid, reported Latvian Radio August 21. 
Nearly 300 bus trips canceled last week due to lack of drivers
Nearly 300 bus trips canceled last week due to lack of drivers
Travelers in the vicinity of Rīga have recently encountered problems getting places. Over the past week, the bus company Liepājas autobusu parks has canceled 270 trips. The company explains that they currently lack even 30% of drivers in the area, Latvian Radio reported on August 21.
Latvia's new trains are very late
Latvia's new trains are very late
New electric trains in Latvia will start carrying passengers no earlier than November, JSC Passenger Train (PV) said Tuesday, August 15.
Train station modernization in progress
Train station modernization in progress
By the end of 2023, more than 40 railway station platforms should be rebuilt and new railway stations will be built in four places. Although the Latvian Railways company claims that jobs are actively in progress, no station has been completed, Latvian Radio reported on August 13.
New speed limit areas in Rīga's neighborhoods
New speed limit areas in Rīga's neighborhoods
Rīga municipality continues to introduce reduced speed limit areas in the city. This week they have appeared in Imanta and Skanste, at 20 and 30 kilometers per hour. Views differ on whether this is the right strategy, Latvian Radio reported July 31. 
No agreement on reducing number of Rīga's 'vice mayors'
No agreement on reducing number of Rīga's 'vice mayors'
Bilateral negotiations between the National Alliance/Latvian Regional Alliance (NA/LRA) and "Par/Progressive" factions of the Riga City Council have failed to come to any agreement on reducing the number of current Riga 'vice mayors' (deputy mayors), reports Latvian Television and Latvian Radio. 
Disagreements continue at Rīga City Council
Disagreements continue at Rīga City Council
In Riga City Council, the commission established with the support of the opposition to investigate alleged offenses in the Transport Department, which led to the collapse of the coalition and the resignation of Mayor Mārtiņš Staķis (Progressives/For!), has renewed the two previously suspended officials in their offices, Latvian Television reported July 17.
Rīga-Liepāja train will run daily in future
Rīga-Liepāja train will run daily in future
Starting on July 31, trains from Rīga to Liepāja will start running every day, the Public Transport Council decided on Friday, July 14. Until now, trains between the two cities have been running twice a week and have often been full.
New trams to hit the tracks this winter in Rīga
New trams to hit the tracks this winter in Rīga
As of Tuesday, May 30, the redevelopment of the tram line no. 7 from the Central Market to the Ķengarags district has started in Rīga. It is planned that low-floor trams, which are significantly more accessible than the old ones, will start running around Christmastime this year, Latvian Radio reported Tuesday.
Major street of Rīga to undergo major changes
Major street of Rīga to undergo major changes
This year, an ambitious redevelopment of the Mūkusalas Street in Rīga, along the Daugava, will be launched, with a focus on improving the environment along the embankment, Latvian Radio reported on May 26.
'Pobeda' candy producer considers name change after war support allegations
'Pobeda' candy producer considers name change after war support allegations
The candy producer “Pobeda” has been excluded from certain supply chains in Latvia and is ready to change its name after the news circulating in the media in March about the company's possible assistance to Russian soldiers in Ukraine, the Ventspils City Council told Latvian Radio on May 23.
Sarkandaugava overpass open for traffic
Sarkandaugava overpass open for traffic
After nearly 3 years of work, on Thursday, April 6, traffic was opened on the new Sarkandaugava overpass connecting Viestura Avenue to Tvaika Street, Latvian Radio reported.
Students angry about Rīga's new ticket fares
Students angry about Rīga's new ticket fares
Since the new ticket fares introduced by Rīgas Satiksme have been in force, students have to pay more for single trips. Several thousand student opinions have been collected on this in a few days, and many want the discount back, Latvian Radio reported on March 1. 
Rīga's capital companies upped their turnover 20% last year
Rīga's capital companies upped their turnover 20% last year
Last year, Rīga's capital companies saw a turnover up nearly €120 million or 20% higher than the year before. Investments also rose by nearly 20%. Last year, Rīga capital companies contributed more than €6 million to the capital's budget. The benefits of this should also be felt by residents and city guests, Latvian Radio reported on January 20.
Trial of Saeima deputy Grevcova begins
Trial of Saeima deputy Grevcova begins
The Rīga City Court on Tuesday, January 17, continued to review a criminal case in which Saeima deputy Glorija Grevcova (For Stability!) was accused of providing of false information to the Central Election Commission (CVK). She pleads her innocence.
Sarkandaugava overpass hopefully to be open in March
Sarkandaugava overpass hopefully to be open in March
The tens-of-millions-worth overpass in Sarkandaugava across railway line Rīga-Skulte has been completed, but traffic is still not allowed. The Rīga City Council has named yet another deadline when cars will be able to drive on it, hoping to open the traffic in March, Latvian Rdio reported January 6.
Consistently high number of animal impacts on roads of Latvia
Consistently high number of animal impacts on roads of Latvia
In recent years, police have found a consistent number of road accidents in which an animal has been knocked down. Meanwhile, the number of people injured in accidents fell last year, though the amount of compensation paid by insurers has increased by nearly a third, according to preliminary data, Latvian Radio reported on January 4.
Leaving car snowed in risks hefty fine in Rīga
Leaving car snowed in risks hefty fine in Rīga
In Rīga, if a car is left on the street for a long time and if the snow around it has not been cleared, the owner of the vehicle can be fined up to €350. People are puzzled why police resources are used for such trivialities, Latvian Radio reported on December 19.
Grand plans for joint cycling network in Rīga
Grand plans for joint cycling network in Rīga
Until 2026, Rīga City Council hopes to create a unified network of cycling paths. Connections are also intended to be established with the vicinity of Rīga, Latvian Radio reported on December 10. 
Old Rīga turns into a ghost town, says restaurant association
Old Rīga turns into a ghost town, says restaurant association
Old Rīga looks half-empty and abandoned, with many street-level windows, with cafes, restaurants, and small souvenir shops closed. The Hotel and Restaurant Association says that the Old Town is slowly becoming a ghost town, since these businesses were hit by the pandemic the hardest, Latvian Radio reported December 6.
Wolf attacks on livestock doubled this year in Latvia
Wolf attacks on livestock doubled this year in Latvia
This year, at least twice as many livestock animals as last year have been attacked by wolves, a total of around 500 domestic animals. Among them, most are sheep. Sheep farmers have been raising the alarm for a long time, requesting that the damage be compensated by the state, Latvian Radio reported on December 1.
Rīga tests smart bicycle storage unit
Rīga tests smart bicycle storage unit
Smart bicycle storage units are being tested in Rīga to keep bicycles and scooters safe in the city, Latvian Radio reported on November 14.
Latvians eager to collect free firewood
Latvians eager to collect free firewood
With fuel costs rising, demand for free firewood from the residue of tree felling – branches, trunks, stumps, bark – has at least doubled and is being used by thousands of people, Latvian Radio reported on November 11. 
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