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The premiere of the play 'Bolderāja' directed by Elmārs Seņkovs was held at the Mikhail Chekhov Russian Theatre in Riga, celebrated with applause from the audience.

Riga is starting to accept applications for candidates to be members of election district commissions for the Saeima elections scheduled for October.

The Courtyard Super Race in Riga features simultaneous starts for various race distances, encouraging participation with a donation to support children's services in Latvia.

A new running event called the Courtyard Super Run in Riga offers participants various distances to run, starting at 10 AM on event day, with a minimum donation of 30 euros to the Latvian Children's Support Fund.

On Monday, many regions in Latvia will experience rain and snow, with varying conditions across different areas.

The film 'Dark Blue Gospel' directed by Oskars Rupenheits wins the National Film Award 'Lielais Kristaps' during the award ceremony held in Riga.

In a closely contested World Cup qualifying match, Poland defeated Latvia 84-82 in Riga, solidifying their lead in the group.

The "Lielais Kristaps" film awards ceremony is set to take place on March 1st, recognizing achievements in Latvian cinema across 25 categories including a special audience award.

The TTT Rīga women's basketball team secured a victory in their last regular-season game of the Baltic Women's Basketball League against Tallinas TSA/Cityteed.

Rain and wet snow are expected in central and eastern regions of Latvia on Monday, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

The Riga municipality is urging residents to donate warm clothing and shoes to support homeless individuals during the cold winter months.

On the first day of March, Latvia will experience continued thawing and mostly cloudy weather with occasional brief sunny intervals in the west.

The weather on Sunday is expected to be mostly cloudy with occasional sun in the west, and temperatures ranging from 3 to 6 degrees Celsius.

A Rīgas municipal police patrol car collided with an 'Opel' vehicle at a traffic intersection, allegedly running a red light without a sound signal.

The article details a gruesome case from 1947 in Riga, involving a family that committed cannibalism, drawing significant attention and becoming a chilling legend in Latvia's criminal history.

Vilnius' 'Hockey Punks' achieved a remarkable 3-0 victory against Riga's HK 'MOGO/RSU' in the Baltic Ice Hockey Championship.

The article reviews the film 'The Kremlin Wizard,' directed by French filmmaker Olivier Assayas, which has recently sparked discussions in Latvia due to its production in Riga and surrounding security and reputation issues.

A protest in Riga against a proposed law banning the use of the Russian language in customer service drew a small crowd of around 25-27 people.

Sunday in Latvia is forecasted to be mostly cloudy with some sunshine appearing intermittently in the west.

Latvian Railways (LDz) is set to auction four properties in Riga and Jelgava with a total starting price of €825,793.

Fuel prices are increasing in Riga and Vilnius, while they are decreasing in Tallinn according to recent reports.

Fog has developed in Riga, prompting a yellow warning for reduced visibility conditions impacting outdoor activities and transportation.

Lithuania and Latvia suffered painful losses in the basketball World Cup qualifiers, with Lithuania losing to Iceland by a last-second shot and Latvia narrowly falling to Poland.

On February 27, a collision between two cars at a railway crossing near Drabeši caused traffic disruptions, including delays for a train from Valga to Riga.

Latvia and Poland are committed to enhancing their national security by investing 5% of their GDP in defense and strengthening NATO capabilities during a meeting between Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Polish President Karol Navrocki.

The Ukrainian men's basketball team, coached by Ainars Bagatskis, suffered a loss against Spain in a World Cup qualifying match held in Riga, finishing with a score of 66-86.

The future of Tallinas Street Quarter remains uncertain as new owners plan construction and additional parking, yet no clear vision has been communicated to tenants.

An additional 34 severely injured Ukrainian soldiers have been admitted to the Eastern Clinical University Hospital in Riga, Latvia, bringing the total to 816 since the war began.

The Spanish basketball team, under coach Chus Mateo, secured their third consecutive victory in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers by defeating Ukraine 66-86 in Riga.

A charity concert in support of Ukraine will be held on March 21 in Riga, organized by the alternative culture community and the organization 'Tavi draugi'.

Municipalities in the Riga region criticize a new financial equalization model, arguing it imposes significant financial burdens and risks economic growth.

The Spanish basketball team, under coach Chus Mateo, showcased a stunning performance by defeating Ukraine in Riga, demonstrating the depth and potential of lesser-known players.

Fuel prices in Tallinn have decreased over the past week, contrasting with increases in Riga and Vilnius.

Municipalities in the Riga region are urging the government to stop the implementation of a new financial equalization model that they believe will burden the capital region economically.

Temperatures in Latvia are predicted to rise to +6 degrees Celsius this Saturday, with cloud cover and occasional rain in many regions.

Riga's Civil Protection Commission convened to assess preparations for potential flooding due to rising temperatures and snowmelt.

In February, Latvian police apprehended ten 'money mules' collaborating with phone scammers, utilizing strategic tactics including dressing as a pharmacist for a covert operation.

On Saturday, air temperatures across Latvia are expected to rise above zero, with cloud cover and potential fog.

Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams will perform in Riga, Latvia, on September 27 instead of Estonia.

Musician and composer Fēlikss Ķiģelis celebrated his 50th anniversary with a grand concert in Riga's VEF Cultural Palace.

Police in Riga disguised as a pharmacist to catch 'money mules' involved in fraud, successfully arresting ten individuals for scam activities in February.

Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams has announced new European tour dates, performing in Riga on September 27 as part of his promotion for the album 'Roll With The Punches'.

The prestigious National Film Awards 'Lielais Kristaps' will be held on March 1st at the Riga Congress Centre, honoring the best Latvian films and film professionals from the past year.

The Latvian men's national basketball team is set to compete against Poland in a crucial World Cup qualifying match in Riga today.

The week of "Great Kristaps" in Latvia sees the premiere of two films, including Laila Pakalniņa's documentary "Scarecrow," which explores the coexistence of urban environments and wildlife at Riga Airport.

The Ukrainian men's basketball team, coached by Ainars Bagatskis, will face Spain in World Cup qualifying matches in Riga.

The alternative rock band 'R.A.P.' has released their first concert EP featuring five songs from their reunion concert held in March 2025 at the 'Palladium Riga' venue.

Rīgas Siltums has installed a fast-acting electrode boiler to enhance heating efficiency and increase tariff stability.

Ukrainian scientist Natālija Amirulojeva is balancing her roles between Dnipro and Riga while continuing her research and teaching at the University of Latvia.

Māris Žigats discusses his band Pienvedēja piedzīvojumi's journey and the challenges of organizing a concert in a podcast appearance.