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Crossing borders, combining projects – AI4Citizens × 5G4LIVES in Riga
From September 24 to 26, an international forum was held in Riga, where representatives of national and local governments, researchers, and technology experts from across Europe discussed the use of artificial intelligence, 5G, and drones to improve public safety and urban management. During the forum, experts discussed issues such as how technology can help create […]
Pilot Project “Breathe, Riga!” Launched – Pupils will Measure Air Quality in the City Centre
The pilot project “Breathe, Riga!” has officially launched. As part of the initiative, schoolchildren from several central Riga schools will participate in a study by carrying air quality sensors on their backpacks throughout the autumn and into winter. These sensors will collect data on air pollution levels in Riga’s city centre. The project is inspired […]
Riga Showcases Smart Solutions for a Sustainable City
As part of European Mobility Week, Riga City Municipality is launching initiatives that not only encourage residents to reduce daily car use but also provide a chance to explore the smart technologies already used in the municipality’s day-to-day work. On September 17, from 12:30 to 14:30, the parking lot on Mazā Jauniela was transformed into […]
Riga Continues Its Rise in the IMD Smart City Index
In 2025, Riga climbed 13 positions in the international IMD Smart City Index, reaching 46th place. Over two years, the city has risen a total of 37 positions, reflecting steadily growing public trust in the municipality’s progress toward a modern, inclusive, and sustainable city. In the latest ranking, Riga outperformed several major European capitals, including […]
Smart sensors to be installed on Vanšu Bridge to improve safety
A new pilot project in Riga will help monitor one of the city’s most important bridges – the Vanšu Bridge. The Latvian startup Adventum Tech, in cooperation with the Riga Municipality’s Outdoor and Mobility Department, will install an innovative real-time monitoring system called “Digital Bridge” to track the bridge’s structural performance. The Vanšu Bridge is […]
A Solar Power Plant Will Be Built at the “Daugava” Water Station
Riga is taking an important step towards a more sustainable future – a solar power plant will be built on the grounds of “Rīgas ūdens” at the “Daugava” Water Station on Bauskas Street. The plant will generate green electricity that the company will use for its daily water treatment processes. This project will help reduce […]