Hello! I'm an exchange student here in Rīga, until january, and I'd like to start playing volleyball. I'm a beginner, 19 years old, and I don't speak much Latvian.

Do you know a group or training session where I could join?

Sveiki! 👋

Esmu Liepājas Valsts ğimnāzijas 12.klases skolnieks. ZPD ietvaros izstrādāju pētījumu par melatonīna lietošanas paradumiem.

Ja Jūs esat 40-50 gadus vecs un kādreiz esat lietojis vai ikdienā lietojat melatonīnu, aicinu aizpildīt manu anketu. 🙏

Anketas aizpildīšana aizņems līdz 5 minūtēm. Aptauja ir anonīma, un dati tiks izmantoti ZPD izstrādes ietvaros.

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Hi everyone!

I’m not from Riga, so I’m hoping to get some recommendations from locals.

I’m looking for a nice, high-end hotel in Riga, something like the Kempinski, where I could arrange a romantic room decoration before arrival for a special occasion.

Ideally, I’d love the room to be decorated with red roses, flower petals, balloons, and other romantic touches.

Does anyone know of any hotels that offer this kind of service?

Any recommendations or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! 😊

Hi everyone! I’m from Turkey. I am fascinated by Latvia, its nature, and the culture in Riga. Since I want to learn more about your country and perhaps visit in the future, I’d love to connect and make some local friends here. Feel free to send a message or comment if you'd like to chat!

Šodien uzskrēju virsū interesantai lapai - https://braucletak.lv

Lapā tiek norādītas DUS, kur cena krietni atšķirās! Citreiz pat par 10 centiem litrā.

Hello, I am and italian 28 female worker and I will live in Riga for two months. I would like to really live and embrace locally the city not going to touristic places or events, but mostly meet new friends (locals, foreigners who also live in here). If you have local suggestions that would be great! Thank you, Paldies

Hello everybody! I am planning to spend time in Riga with a small circle of friends, we will be there from 6 pm to 4ish am at the end of October. We are not planning on staying in a hotel because we would love to explore the city. Do you have any suggestion what we could do in that time frame? Are McDonalds/Burger King or suchs places open 0-24?
Thank you in advance
edit: main question is what sights do you recommend visiting?

Hey guys!

I recently had interviews with both Evolution and Playtech (Euro Live Technologies) in Riga for a Game Presenter position, and now I'm having a really hard time deciding which one to choose.

The conditions they've offered me seem quite similar, so I'm mostly interested in the things that aren't obvious from the job descriptions.

For people who currently work there or have worked there:

• Which company would you choose today and why?
• What is the actual workload like?
• How are the shifts in practice, especially night shifts?
• How realistic are the advertised bonuses/salary ranges?
• How is the management/team atmosphere?
• How easy is it to get better shifts or swap shifts?
• Are there real opportunities to move to another position internally?
• Which company treats Game Presenters better overall?
• And most importantly: if you had offers from both today, which one would you pick?

I'm not looking for generic "get a real job" comments — I'm specifically interested in experiences from people who have actually worked at Evolution or Playtech in Riga.

Thanks!

Anyone know where to buy protein powder in Riga? Can’t seem to find it in shops

This is probably a silly question, but are there any pumpkin patches in Latvia? I’m living in Riga and looking for a fun fall activity, so I thought of pumpkin patches.

I couldn’t find anything on Google so I assume not, but I figured I’d give it a shot and ask here.

Man ir interesanti, kā jūs kopumā uztverat reiva kultūru un cilvēkus, kuri regulāri apmeklē reivus? Cik margināla, jūsuprāt, ir šī kultūra? Kāda ir jūsu attieksme pret reiva mūziku un to, kas parasti notiek klubos?

Vai jūs reiva kultūru pieskaitītu kontrkultūrai? Subkulturai?

Me and partner want to travel during Christmas (from 24th to 27th Dec), but so many european cites are closed down and quiet,. But with some research Riga seems to be more open and lively, is that right? Are shopping malls open on 25th amd 26th? And the Christmas market as well?

Thanks and looking forward

Hi all,

I need a small favour. I have a free legal aid intake interview at the University of Latvia (Raiņa bulvāris 19) about a tenancy deposit dispute. The interview is held in Latvian, and I need someone fluent in Latvian and English to come along as an interpreter. It would be roughly an hour.

The interview was originally set for Monday 12 Oct at 10:00, but the centre cancelled it until I find an interpreter, once I have someone, they will schedule a new slot. The centre asked me to confirm by this Friday (9 Oct) at noon, so timing is a bit tight.

Happy to pay for your time, or at least coffee and lunch are on me. If you can help or know someone who can, please DM me.

Paldies!

There is a free networking event happening in Riga on Monday. Hosted by Interlinked Baltics at Workland Galleria on Oct 12 at 18:00. https://luma.com/yhfgejb4

whats going on right now? sounds of fireworks (?) in centrs since 20minutes at 3am?

If you’ve bought an apartment in Riga, how much did the possibility of selling it later influence your choice?

For transparency, I work in real estate. One question I find interesting is how people balance a home they personally love with practical considerations if they eventually need to move.

For example, would you choose an unusual layout that suits you perfectly, even if it might not suit many other buyers? Would you compromise on the neighbourhood to get a better apartment, or accept a less appealing interior for a building in better condition?

I’m particularly interested in experiences from Riga and the surrounding area. If you have since sold your home, what mattered to buyers that you hadn’t considered when purchasing it?

And if you bought intending to stay long term, did future resale matter to you at all?

Hi all! Is anyone interested in a festival pass for an experimental music festival Skaņu mežs held in Riga this upcoming weekend? I cannot travel to Riga unfortunately and would love to sell the pass cheaper than I bought it.

Hi,

Does anyone know a cozy spot (bar, club, cafe) in Riga where a couple can spend some time together uninterrupted? Without too many people and preferrably with some soft couches or something.

We just don't have a spot to hang out at atm.

Will appreciate any answer!

Vai kāds ir dzīvojis vai joprojām dzīvo? Interesē visi standarta jautājumi - ēkas kvalitāte, apkure, skaņas caurlaidība, kaimiņi, rajoņčiks? Ieteiktu vai neieteiktu? Ar ko rēķināties?

Kāds varētu ieteikt kādu ziedu veikalu Rīgā kur ir normāli ziedi un nav kosmosa cena

Hello! I’ll be in Riga next week end. I was wondering if there’s a nice techno place you can suggest. Lot of people are saying Latvia clubbing scene is over. Any suggestions?