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Riga Represented at the World’s Leading Smart City and Mobility Forum — Smart City Expo 2025 in Barcelona
From November 4–6, 2025, Riga participated in the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona — one of the world’s largest annual events dedicated to urban smart solutions and innovation. The event gathered more than 27,000 participants, 592 speakers, and representatives from over 140 countries. This marked the fourth time Riga participated with its own […]
Effective governance, meaningful use of data and resilience in crisis situations as main focus areas in Smart Cities Conference 2025
At the Smart Cities Conference 2025, which took place on September 18 at the University of Latvia’s House of Science, experts from public authorities, local governments and the private sector stressed that the main challenge is not a lack of technology, when it comes to use of data or urban security systems design but rather […]
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 […]