The city council in the Latvian capital, Riga, has agreed to dismantle a contentious Soviet monument in the city center. The decision was made during a special session on May 13, with police ...

When I first arrived in Riga eight years ago, I couldn’t have predicted it would become my favourite Baltic city. I’ve since visited for art events such as the Riga Biennial (currently on pause) and ...

In mid-November of 2024, we took a quick, three-day trip from Paris to Riga, Latvia. One of the main purposes of the trip was that we are big Art Nouveau aficionados, and prior to the trip we learned ...

It's hard to believe that most of what you're seeing when walking the cobblestone streets of Old City Riga is relatively new.

Latvian capital Riga — less than three hours from the UK — is ranked among the world’s greenest cities. So it’s no surprise to find so many parks to enjoy while exploring this walkable city. Then ...

Riga Holocaust museum to remain open after city waives rent Latvian capital scraps plans to charge Ghetto Museum about $12,000 after 10-year lease expires By Cnaan Liphshiz 30 October 2020, 6:17 pm ...

When someone comes to visit me, the first place I take them is on a nice walk via the Quiet Center to see those fantastic Art Nouveau apartment buildings and to taste a glass of Riga Black Balsam. My ...

The municipality had recently said that the ghetto memorial in the Latvian capital would need to pay $12,000 in monthly rent. (JTA) — The city government of Riga, Latvia, waived its demand for rent ...

The National Library is known as ‘Castle of Light’, serving as a symbol of Riga’s ambition (Getty Images/iStockphoto) When I first arrived in Riga eight years ago, I couldn't have predicted it would ...