Transport
Rīga bus route changes this weekend
Rīga bus route changes this weekend
Due to water and sewerage reconstruction works, from May 26 at 20:15 until the last service on May 28 there will be changes on bus routes No. 4, 36 and 56 and the location of bus stops, public transport company Rīgas Satiksme is warning travellers.
Latvians cautious of holiday travel this year
Latvians cautious of holiday travel this year
About one third of Latvian residents plan to travel outside the Baltic states for pleasure this summer – mostly those whose income per family member exceeds 1,000 euros per month, reports Latvian Radio. 
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.
Electric car popularity on the rise in Latvia
Electric car popularity on the rise in Latvia
Over the past two years, electric car numbers have increased – the sector has had the fastest growth ever. The number of electric car charging points is therefore also increasing. Several experts addressed by Latvian Radio on May 24 said that the number of charging networks is optimal, while some say Latvia is lagging behind.
Norwegian puts Latvia expansion plans on hold
Norwegian puts Latvia expansion plans on hold
Airline company Norwegian (formerly known as Norwegian Air) has decided to suspend its plan to establish a base at Rīga International Airport until the summer season of 2024, the airline confirmed to Latvian Television May 20.
Customs declarations e-system to be changed
Customs declarations e-system to be changed
According to the requirements of the European Union (EU) and in conformity with the standards of the World Customs Organization, a new system for writing up import customs declarations will be launched in Latvia, the State Revenue Service (VID) said Monday, May 22.
Rail Baltica work at future airport station passes important stage
Rail Baltica work at future airport station passes important stage
One section of the construction of the railway project “Rail Baltica” has been completed around the Rīga Airport – the construction of the base piles for the railway station building and adjacent infrastructure, the European Railway Lines (EDZL) said May 18.
Big metal tunnel built under railway on Latvia-Belarus border
Big metal tunnel built under railway on Latvia-Belarus border
A 30-meter, 30-tonne tunnel has been constructed at the border of Latvia-Belarus, which will facilitate the guarding of the State border in the area where the border is crossed by a railway line, said Renārs Griškevics, Chairman of the Board of State JSC  “State Real Estate” (VNĪ) on May 15.
Doctors repeatedly ask public to be careful on electric scooters
Doctors repeatedly ask public to be careful on electric scooters
With the weather getting more pleasant, the Rīga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) sees people injured in scooter accidents almost daily. Injuries are often severe, and doctors repeatedly plead with the public to wear helmets and treat other road users with respect, Latvian Television reported on May 15.
Mail shipment figures dropped in 2022
Mail shipment figures dropped in 2022
The lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in 2022 changed users' habits in the use of postal services - the total number of postal parcel shipments decreased by 1.3 million or 5.2%, and letters by 24%, according to data published by the Public Utilities Supervisory Commission (SPRK) on May 12.
Rīga to put more electric buses on streets
Rīga to put more electric buses on streets
This year 35 new electric public buses will go out on the streets of Rīga, said Džineta Innusa, Chair of the municipal company Rīgas Satiksme, in an interview with Latvian Radio on May 11.
Expect roadwork delays on Daugavpils highway
Expect roadwork delays on Daugavpils highway
Roadworks are under way on two sections of the main A6 highway linking the Latvian capital, Rīga, to the second largest city, Daugavpils, roadbuilder "Latvijas valsts ceļi" (Latvian state roads, LVC) is informing motorists.
Drivers complain of parking signs too high to read
Drivers complain of parking signs too high to read
Latvian Television's broadcast 4. studija received complaints from the public that they cannot follow private parking lot rules even if they wanted to – simply because the sign stating the rules is installed too high up to read, the broadcast reported on May 9.
airBaltic confirms codeshare deal with Turkish Airlines
airBaltic confirms codeshare deal with Turkish Airlines
Latvian airline airBaltic and Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines have announced a codeshare partnership, effective as of May 1, 2023. The agreement enables both carriers to provide more flexibility to their passengers on direct flights between Turkey and Latvia.
Free public transport on May 4 in Rīga
Free public transport on May 4 in Rīga
On the day of the restoration of Latvia's independence, May 4, public transport will be free in the capital city, said municipal transport company Rīgas Satiksme.
Hundreds of cyclists gather in Rīga Monday in annual event
Hundreds of cyclists gather in Rīga Monday in annual event
Attitudes towards cyclists and a lack of cycling infrastructure are the most common challenges cyclists encounter daily. This is also the case in the “Critical Mass” annual cycling event which brought together a vast number of cyclists on May 1.
Luxury car value threshold raised in Latvia
Luxury car value threshold raised in Latvia
In response to a significant increase in car prices, the value threshold for a representative or luxury car has been increased starting July 1, according to a decision by the Saeima on Thursday, April 27.
Rail Baltica project faces money issues in Latvia: LTV's De Facto
Rail Baltica project faces money issues in Latvia: LTV's De Facto
The total costs of Rail Baltica's Latvian section have risen a lot. Instead of the two billion euros initially discussed, it could actually cost six or seven billion. The existing inflow of money could not even be enough for the construction works already ongoing, Latvian Television's De Facto reported on April 23.
'Speeding week' recorded 12,000 offenses throughout Latvia
'Speeding week' recorded 12,000 offenses throughout Latvia
During the week of enhanced speed monitoring, the State Police recorded a total of approximately 12,000 speeding cases. The situation is not improving, said Artūrs Smilga, deputy chief of the Police Traffic Safety Board, on Latvian Television's Morning Panorama April 24.
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