As in previous years, public transport in Rīga is free on 23 and 24 June

A proposal by Ministry of Health and medical experts to ban the sale of alcohol on the Internet failed to win; deputies agreed on a compromise that rules out impulse buying of alcoholic beverages on the Internet

"Exit Rīga" mobile application provides access to tourist information on attractions and services in municipalities, such as active leisure offerings, natural values, educational excursions, dining venues, accommodation and event venues in Riga region

At least a thousand candy wrappers made in Latvia and other parts of the world have been collected in a dedication collection by Arnita Ķerubine; she believes it is history from a different perspective

After the attack on the Occupation Museum, plans are being made to speed up the creation of a comprehensive video surveillance network throughout Latvia; the Interior Minister will have a month to identify what is already in place and what can be used