However, Baklāni-Ansberg, who won the competition, was not elected as the deputy executive director of Riga

However, Baklāni-Ansberg, who won the competition, was not elected as the deputy executive director of Riga

On the other hand, Olafs Pulks (JV) called to be aware that by discrediting the job competitions held by the municipality in this way, “Progressivie” will ensure that professionals will not participate in them. “If we want to hold job competitions, then we trust the competition commission. If not, then we don’t play theater and … Read more

As the negotiations on the construction of the national football stadium in Lucavsala continue, there will be protests against the plan at the Riga City Council

As the negotiations on the construction of the national football stadium in Lucavsala continue, there will be protests against the plan at the Riga City Council

In the opinion of the association, the city council should decide on the preservation of Lucavsala as a green area without building rights in the future, by making relevant amendments to the development plan of the city of Riga. Based on the latest published estimates, the implementation of the national football stadium project could cost … Read more

PHOTO AND VIDEO ⟩ “Football is a good thing, there is no place for it in Lucavsala.” They are protesting against the transfer of the Lucavsala small gardens for the construction of the stadium

PHOTO AND VIDEO ⟩ “Football is a good thing, there is no place for it in Lucavsala.”  They are protesting against the transfer of the Lucavsala small gardens for the construction of the stadium

The picketers were holding posters with the inscriptions “Leave this land alive for our children and grandchildren”, “Lucavsala garden is our life. No garden, no life”, “Football is a good thing, there is no place for it in Lucavsala”, “Develop, not replace”. PHOTO: Picket “For preserving a green Lucavsala in the heart of the city” … Read more

Will there be major traffic jams after the reconstruction? At the meeting of the Riga City Council, the repair works of the intersection of Lielirbe and Ulmaņas gatves are criticized

Will there be major traffic jams after the reconstruction?  At the meeting of the Riga City Council, the repair works of the intersection of Lielirbe and Ulmaņas gatves are criticized

The possibility to go from Lielirbes Street to Mārupi without going through the airport overpass is considered an advantage, but from Mārupe it will be possible to go to Lielirbes Street without using Upesgrivas Street and the turning point. From Mārupe, you will be able to exit to Lielirbe Street, and after turning right twice, … Read more

Riga councilors grant the Football Federation land for the construction of a stadium in Lucavsala

Riga councilors grant the Football Federation land for the construction of a stadium in Lucavsala

He pointed out that the construction of infrastructure will destroy the green area. Cilinskis believes that this football stadium will never be profitable. Ieva Brante (NA/LRA) emphasized that she is for a green Lucavsala and will not support the construction of a stadium in this place. The head of the social issues committee, Juris Radzevičs … Read more

A competition for the maintenance of Riga’s streets worth 210 million euros has been announced

A competition for the maintenance of Riga’s streets worth 210 million euros has been announced

The period of experience of applicants and specialists has been increased from three years to ten years and qualification requirements have been reduced. Also, the volumes of work required to prove experience have been significantly reduced and a more favorable condition has been introduced that the experience must be gained not within a single contract, … Read more

VIDEO ⟩ The Riga city council has not been able to elect the deputy executive director Lange for two months

VIDEO ⟩ The Riga city council has not been able to elect the deputy executive director Lange for two months

In the Duma block, which is formed by the National and Latvian Union of Regions, there were also discussions with party members, the former VARAM minister Māris Spridžuks, after which the deputies confirmed the opinion that they could not support this candidate. Baklāne was forced to leave her previous workplace – the position of the … Read more

The association calls on the Riga City Council to review the initiative to build a football stadium in Lucavsala

The association calls on the Riga City Council to review the initiative to build a football stadium in Lucavsala

The letter states that there are 326 gardens in Kaza Seki, which are essential for their owners and tenants for growing food, educating children, as well as for other recreational activities. At the same time, the authors of the letter do not hide the fact that some of the gardens in Kaza sēki have not … Read more

“Sirin Development” will ask the Riga City Council to compensate for the losses

“Sirin Development” will ask the Riga City Council to compensate for the losses

Ėirsis informed that the assessment will be sent to the Prosecutor General and the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB). The mayor of the city will invite the Minister of Transport and representatives of the airport to the talks to discuss the next course of action. “On our part, it could be a direction to … Read more