Temporary Riga photos are being published not in a regular manner due to blog author has moved to Vilnius.

Kipsala Beach

Kipsala Beach
Kipsala Beach was opened for swimming this year. It's located between Cable Bridge and newly created yacht park.
The summer is ending, so don't miss the last chance to enjoy the most urban beach in Latvia :)

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Riga 2013


According to my own tradition, every August, when Riga celebrates its birthday, I do collect stats about Riga's population to see how well the city lives.
In my understanding, the population is the main factor of economic and cultural activity of the cities.
So, please check below the statistics for the recent 3 years and the most recent change:

Region201320122011Diff from
12 to 13
Riga City696,618699,203706,413-0.37%
Riga Metro1,018,2951,081,1371,098,523-5.81%
Latvia2,041,7632,217,0532,245,357-7.91%

As long as I publish those stats I see decrease in Riga's population and it seems that there are no plans or support by government to inverse that trend.

Photo of Fireworks at Riga Festival in 2013 by Andris Jenerts
Check also photos of Riga 2012, Riga Festival in 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

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Tall Ships' Races


Tall Ships in Riga are busy all day... and all night

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Good Night


The most latest days of the winter 2012-2013. The Dome and the Restaurant 13 kresli

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Police Officer


Since a couple of years it is illegal to drive through Dome Square, but many drivers still don't know it and get caught by police, which always is very helpful and show you the right direction, especially if you are sitting behind the wheel of the new expensive car.

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Cross-country skiing


A lovely sunny day in the winter is the perfect opportunity to improve your cross-skiing skills in Victory Park. Hundreds of semi-pro, amateurs and children are skiing for fun from dawn till dusk.

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Riga 2012


Sad news, Riga became 1 year older and since today Riga is 811 years old officially.
Although this year City Festival was celebrating 730 years since Riga joined Hanseatic League.
Why this is sad news? 1 year ago I've been forecasting that Riga's population will go under 700,000 in a few years, but it happened earlier.
Here below are statistics and changes:

Region20122011Change
Riga699,203706,413-1.02%
Riga Metro1,081,1371,098,523-1.58%
Latvia2,217,0532,245,357-1.26%


Check also photos of Riga Festival in 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008. Statistics of Riga in 2005.

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Wedding Carriage


A decorated horse-drawn carriage for bride and groom in Mālpils, one of the best towns for wedding ceremonies.
Photo is taken by wedding photographer Mārtiņš Plūme.
Maybe some of you know and can recommend other good wedding photographers in Latvia?

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Aurora


A regular wedding photo session turned into something chaotic when the huge ship appeared on the background.
It was the largest cruise ship ever visited Riga Harbour - Aurora with almost 3000 people on board.

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Marathon 2012


More than 18,000 runners and even more supporters have participated Riga Nordea Marathon this Sunday, which is absolute record for Riga.

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Erots 2012


This weekend Kipsala Expo Center hosted a regular exhibition Erots.

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Artelis


Artelis is a new (1 week old) night and performance club on Blaumana between Caka iela and Barona iela.

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Vecdaugava


Vecdaugava is one of Riga neighbourhoods, located close to the Sea. It is named after old bed of Daugava river.

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Foggy Street

Foggy Street
Krisjana Barona iela in morning fog.
Photo has been taken by Panagiotis Lianos

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McCafé

McCafe
I guess McDonald's started rebranding strategy worldwide :)
McCafé is a new child chain of McDonald's, which makes more revenue than the parent one.

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Raiņa bulvāris

Raina Bulvaris
Spring snow and hailstorm on Raiņa bulvāris (Rainis boulevard) this morning.

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Modes Brokastis

Modes Mrokastis
Last weekend walking in Galerija Centrs shopping mall, I was a witness of the real TV show recording.
Maybe they got kicked out from their studio because of extremely beardly guest? :)

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Apavu Remonts

Apavu Remonts
I suppose here is no need for translation or explanation what kind of service you can get by visiting this shop.
A stylish yellow boot, hanging next to this wooden building on Tallinas iela, speaks for itself :)
Shoemaker is quite rare profession in developed world, although in Latvia it is still quite common to bring your old shoes to cobbler in order to repair.

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Poker

Poker
Recent years Poker is gaining a massive popularity in all parts of the world, including Riga.
In some countries Poker has been recognized as sport, but in Latvia it is still gambling.
Photo has been taken legally in Olympic Voodoo Casino in Hotel Latvia.

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Coffee Nation

Coffee Nation
Coffee Nation is the second café chain in Riga, the competitor of Double Coffee chain.
This is one of the most expensive cafés in Riga - Coffee Nation in Riga Airport.

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