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#Riga is set to introduce night-time public transport to Riga Airport, improving connectivity ahead of the busy summer season. ✈️🌙 To respond to growing passenger numbers and increased employment around the airport, the City of Riga, in cooperation with Rīgas satiksme, will extend the existing Bus No. 22 route with a new night service – N22. 🚌 The new route will provide regular hourly connections between the city centre and the airport throughout the night, ensuring more convenient and safer travel for both passengers and employees. Buses will depart from the city centre every hour starting at 00:00, while departures from the airport will run every hour starting at 00:30 🕛 #Mobility #PublicTransport #Connectivity #Aviation #SmartCity #UrbanMobility

#Riga continues to strengthen its position within the Baltic start-up ecosystem. 🚀 A strong policy framework, international connectivity, and an active community are driving the growth of entrepreneurship in the city. Today, 82% of Latvian start-ups are concentrated in Riga and its planning region, making the capital the country’s main centre of innovation. 🤝 Riga’s ecosystem is supported by progressive national policies and a growing investment landscape. Latvia was the first in the Baltics to introduce a dedicated start-up law, offers one of Europe’s most competitive stock option frameworks, and operates a start-up visa programme that supports international founders. 🌍 The city also continues to invest directly in ecosystem growth. In 2025, the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency allocated €890,900 to start-up and entrepreneurship support programmes, strengthening accelerators, incubators, and community initiatives across Riga. 🔎 Discover more in the Riga Economic Profile: https://lnkd.in/d6CayVdq #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #TechEcosystem #Baltics #Investment

Riga is about to buzz with global tech energy – March 25–27, TechChill 2026, one of the largest Baltic Tech events, takes over Hanzas perons. 🚀 For three days, investors, founders, and ecosystem players from around the world will come together to spark ideas, build connections, and unlock new opportunities. 🌍 With 300+ startups from over 30 countries, TechChill is where innovation meets real growth – and where the Baltic startup ecosystem shows its global ambition. 💡 For investors, it’s the place to discover your next standout portfolio company in one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech scenes. 💼 Learn more and join us in Riga: https://www.techchill.co/ #Riga #TechChill #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #InvestInRiga

🎓 Riga is the largest education hub in Latvia – and one of the most dynamic knowledge centres in the Baltic region. From early childhood education to internationally recognised universities, more than 150,000 children and young people are learning, studying and shaping their future here every day. Riga’s education ecosystem brings together strong general and vocational education, internationally diverse higher education institutions, and a vibrant culture of extracurricular learning in sports, arts and science. The city is also home to a growing international student community and several leading international schools offering globally recognised programmes. 🌍📚 A major step forward is the development of the Knowledge Mile – a joint initiative by Riga City Council together with the University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte), Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) and Rīga Stradiņš University. This emerging district will bring together education, research, entrepreneurship and innovation, with the ambition to become the largest university campus in the Baltic States. 🚀 By strengthening collaboration between academia, the city and industry, Riga continues to position itself as a European city of knowledge, innovation and talent. 🔎 Discover more in the Riga Economic Profile: https://lnkd.in/d6CayVdq #Riga #Education #Innovation #KnowledgeCity #HigherEducation #Baltics

🌟 #Riga is set to host the EBRD 35th Annual Meeting in June 2026. From 5 to 7 June 2026, Riga will welcome the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for its 35th Annual Meeting – a unique gathering of government representatives, business leaders, policymakers, academics, and opinion leaders. 📊 This landmark event will: 📌 Showcase Latvia’s investment potential 📌 Bring together 2,000+ participants 📌 Feature the Board of Governors meeting, the Business Forum, civil society programmes, and the annual Donors’ Meeting Latvia’s Minister of Finance and EBRD Governor Arvils Aseradens: “Hosting the EBRD Annual Meeting is both a privilege and a reflection of trust. We are committed to delivering a successful event highlighting our region’s priorities and shared values with the Bank.” 🌐 Since 1992, the EBRD has invested €1.2 billion across 117 projects in Latvia – supporting energy security, energy efficiency, financial sector development, and export competitiveness. Learn more about EBRD and its work in Latvia: https://lnkd.in/d_DRnhFp #EBRD2026 #Investment #Finance #AnnualMeeting #GlobalBusiness #EconomicGrowth

The latest Latvian Startup Report 2025 by Latvian Startup Association Startin.LV shows a strong trajectory in investment, employment, and innovation. 📈 Investment growth: ▪️Latvian startups attracted €78 million in funding in 2025 – a significant increase from 2024. ▪️The largest single funding round exceeded €54 million, secured by Aerones. 💡 Ecosystem size & performance: ▪️569 active startups operating across tech, deeptech, biotech, AI, and digital innovation. ▪️5,101 employees supported by the sector. ▪️€110.4 million in taxes contributed to the national budget. ▪️Deeptech accounts for 26 % of ecosystem activity. ▪️Total ecosystem turnover reached ~€610 million (2024 data). 🌍 Global relevance & momentum: The report demonstrates how Latvian startups are increasingly scaling internationally while contributing to innovation, economic growth, and talent development. 🔎 Explore the full Latvian Startup Report 2025: https://lnkd.in/dTM8v_Di #BusinessRiga #StartupReport2025 #Innovation #Startups #Investment #Deeptech #Scaleups #Entrepreneurship #FDI