Riga.
capital and largest city of Latvia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 1,143
What's happening
Active this week
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A company is hosting its media operations center in Riga, Latvia, and has migrated Viaplay's free-to-air channels to its platform.Some support1 report
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The Riga City Council manages infrastructure planning for the city.Some support1 report
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International course workshops were held in Lisbon, Riga, and London on September 21, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A minister held official talks in Riga.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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High-level talks regarding military and energy cooperation took place in Riga involving the Latvian Defense Minister.Some support1 report
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AS "LIDO" Production Hub invests EUR 30 million in a production complex located in Riga.Some support1 report
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Storm damage reports concentrated in Riga, Latvia, following severe weather on August 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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A gang leader named Davis, operating as a drug trafficking ring, has entered into a cooperation agreement with federal officials while based in Riga.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Tourism in Riga and Estonia is benefiting from widespread digitalization and the comparative affordability of the region, with cultural institutions like the Latvian Museum of Architecture being key draws.Some support1 report
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Aircraft transported diplomatic cargo between Riga and Moscow.Some support1 report
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Market activity in the Baltic capitals: moderated activity in Vilnius's new apartment market, picked up presale agreements in Riga, and new construction contracts signed in Tallinn.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Pro Kapital operates in the three Baltic capitals: Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius.Some support2 reports
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Latvia is facing a trade collapse with Russia, leading the Latvian PM to seek urgent financial aid and support from Brussels.Well supported8 reports
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A company, AS Recipe Plus, is investing in infrastructure by building a new, advanced distribution center in Riga, Latvia, within the Baltic region.Some support1 report
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Eleving Group was listed on the stock exchanges in Riga and Frankfurt.Some support1 report
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Ilja Podkolzins collected intelligence in Latvia, obtaining data on Riga Airport and passing it to Russian services.Some support1 report
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A group is developing projects in both Tallinn and Riga.Some support1 report
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Severe weather caused flight diversions and rerouting across several European hubs, including Frankfurt, Riga, Heraklion, Kaunas, and Vilnius.Some support1 report
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AirBaltic is based in the city of Riga.Some support2 reports
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International traffic is expected to boost from Riga and Paris, with AGS Airports operating the facility.Some support1 report
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Riga served as the host city for a gala dinner on September 14, 2015.Some support1 report
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Ukraine seeks Latvian companies for power grid restoration, utilizing equipment from Riga CHPP-2 to support Ukrainian cities.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An event occurred in Riga on July 1st under the supposed NATO umbrella.Some support1 report
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The capital city of Latvia is Riga.Some support1 report
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Due to political danger, individuals have been forced to flee Russia and seek refuge in Riga.Some support1 report
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An Annual Meeting involving the United Arab Emirates and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was hosted in Riga.Some support1 report
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Riga and Egypt are discussing development cooperation priorities.Some support1 report
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Around Riga this week
News at the entities that move Riga most-
Latvia StructuralLatvia is building an anti-drone wall along its border, while NATO addresses defense needs inspired by Ukraine, with Rutte commenting on costs.Moves Riga
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Joint Base Andrews TransactionalDonald Trump is set to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews.Moves Riga
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NATO OperationalWayne Eyre advised on national security issues, specifically regarding defense spending and the requirement to meet alliance targets for NATO.Moves Riga
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Frankfurt TransactionalHarold Toliver held academic positions at Johns Hopkins University and showcased his work at the Frankfurt Book Fair.Moves Riga
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Moscow TransactionalUkraine continues to target Moscow, including a recent missile strike on a refinery.Moves Riga
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Brussels StructuralHigh-level talks involving Austan Goolsbee, Donald Trump, and discussions about tariffs, export curbs, and the tempo of rate adjustments between the US/EU and Beijing.Moves Riga
Connections
The 25 strongest of 1,143, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Latvia Structural
Riga functions as the capital city and primary administrative and population center within the geopolitical boundaries of Latvia.
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Saeima Structural
Riga serves as the functional location for the Saeima, the parliament of Latvia, where its meetings are held.
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Riga City Council Structural
The Riga City Council manages infrastructure planning for the city of Riga.
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Joint Base Andrews Transactional
Joint Base Andrews conducts flights and supplies aircraft to Riga.
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AirBaltic Structural
AirBaltic operates from its headquarters located in Riga.
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Frankfurt Transactional
A flight originating in Frankfurt was diverted to Riga due to severe weather conditions.
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NATO Operational
Riga functions as a logistical and operational hub that hosts international summits and operates under the context of the NATO alliance.
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Brussels Structural
Riga, as the seat of government, relies on the EU bureaucratic processes managed in Brussels for funding and policy.
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Egypt Shared context
The relationship is characterized by discussions regarding development cooperation priorities between the two entities.
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Riga Technical University Shared context
The city of Riga provides the location context for the summit, which is held in partnership with the Riga Technical University.
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Boeing Shared context
Boeing aircraft was observed departing from Riga.
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Vnukovo International Airport Operational
Aircraft travel was observed originating in Riga and terminating at Vnukovo International Airport.
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Moscow Transactional
The two cities maintain a functional connection allowing for the transport of diplomatic cargo via international air travel.
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Lukas Savickas Shared context
The individual operates in Riga, the city, as the location where policy decisions regarding the energy sector are made.
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Meduza Shared context
Meduza is identified as a news outlet based in Riga.
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Merko Ehitus Shared context
Merko Ehitus conducts business activities, such as signing presale agreements, within the city of Riga.
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Aberdeen Airport Shared context
The relationship is based on a single forecast suggesting that international traffic originating from Riga may utilize international airport infrastructure like Aberdeen Airport.
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Eastern Europe Shared context
Riga is a city located within the geopolitical region of Eastern Europe.
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Eleving Group Shared context
Eleving Group is listed on the Riga stock exchange, placing it within the city's financial context.
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Latvian Museum of Architecture Shared context
The Latvian Museum of Architecture is located in the city of Riga.
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Tallinn Shared context
Both Tallinn and Riga are noted as locations where a group is developing projects.
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John Ratcliffe Shared context
A specific instance of John Ratcliffe traveling to the city of Riga.
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Baltics Shared context
The city of Riga is located within the broader geopolitical region of the Baltics.
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Gothenburg Mentioned together
Evidence only mentions international course workshops held in Riga, providing no information about Gothenburg.
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Maryland Shared context
A flight activity was observed originating from a base located in Maryland.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- A company is hosting its media operations center in Riga, Latvia, and has migrated Viaplay's free-to-air channels to its platform.
- The Riga City Council manages infrastructure planning for the city.
- International course workshops were held in Lisbon, Riga, and London on September 21, 2026.
- A minister held official talks in Riga.
- High-level talks regarding military and energy cooperation took place in Riga involving the Latvian Defense Minister.
- AS "LIDO" Production Hub invests EUR 30 million in a production complex located in Riga.
- Storm damage reports concentrated in Riga, Latvia, following severe weather on August 25, 2026.
August 2026
8 events- A gang leader named Davis, operating as a drug trafficking ring, has entered into a cooperation agreement with federal officials while based in Riga.
- Tourism in Riga and Estonia is benefiting from widespread digitalization and the comparative affordability of the region, with cultural institutions like the Latvian Museum of Architecture being key draws.
- Aircraft transported diplomatic cargo between Riga and Moscow.
- Market activity in the Baltic capitals: moderated activity in Vilnius's new apartment market, picked up presale agreements in Riga, and new construction contracts signed in Tallinn.
- Pro Kapital operates in the three Baltic capitals: Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius.
- Latvia is facing a trade collapse with Russia, leading the Latvian PM to seek urgent financial aid and support from Brussels.
- A company, AS Recipe Plus, is investing in infrastructure by building a new, advanced distribution center in Riga, Latvia, within the Baltic region.
- Eleving Group was listed on the stock exchanges in Riga and Frankfurt.
July 2026
7 events- Ilja Podkolzins collected intelligence in Latvia, obtaining data on Riga Airport and passing it to Russian services.
- A group is developing projects in both Tallinn and Riga.
- Severe weather caused flight diversions and rerouting across several European hubs, including Frankfurt, Riga, Heraklion, Kaunas, and Vilnius.
- AirBaltic is based in the city of Riga.
- International traffic is expected to boost from Riga and Paris, with AGS Airports operating the facility.
- Riga served as the host city for a gala dinner on September 14, 2015.
- An event occurred in Riga on July 1st under the supposed NATO umbrella.
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June 2026
5 events- Ukraine seeks Latvian companies for power grid restoration, utilizing equipment from Riga CHPP-2 to support Ukrainian cities.
- The capital city of Latvia is Riga.
- Due to political danger, individuals have been forced to flee Russia and seek refuge in Riga.
- An Annual Meeting involving the United Arab Emirates and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was hosted in Riga.
- Riga and Egypt are discussing development cooperation priorities.