Institutes

- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.am.gov.lv
- European Integration Bureau: www.eib.gov.lv
- Latvian Institute: www.latinst.lv
- Latvians Online: www.latviansonline.com
- Riga Municipality: www.riga.lv

Regions

- Kurzeme: www.kurzeme.lv
- Vidzeme: www.vidzemes-regions.lv
- Latgale: www.latgale.lv
- Zemgale: www.zemgale.jrp.lv

Travel

- Riga International Airport: www.riga-airport.com
- Riga International Bus Station: www.autoosta.lv
- Latvian Railway: www.lvm.lv
- Michelin Guide: www.via-michelin.com

Media

- Baltic Business News:
www.balticbusinessnews.com
- The Baltic Times: www.baltictimes.com
- Riga This Week: www.rigathisweek.lv

Cultural

- Latvian Museum Association: www.muzeji.lv
- Centre Culturel Francais de Riga: www.tour-fl.lv

- The British Council Latvia: www.britishcouncil.lv

- Association of Latvian Commercial Banks www.bankasoc.lv
- Riga Stock Exchange: www.rfb.lv

Recreation

- Latvian Sports Database: www.latsports.lv
- Ventspils Olympic Centre: www.ocventspils.lv
- Hot-air Ballooning: www.altius.lv
- Bobsleigh
- Bowling: www.bowlero.lv
- Golf: www.ozogolf.lv
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting & Fishing
- Paintball: www.paintball.lv
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Tennis & Squash
- Water Recreation

Time Zone

- GMT +2 (+3 in summer)
- EET +1

Telephone

- International (in) +371
- International (out) 00 + code
- Local 7 digits
- Mobile 7 digits (9xx xxxx, or 6xx xxxx)
- Operator 118

Emergency Numbers

- Fire 01
- Police 02
- Ambulance 03
- Gas leak 04

Electricity

- The electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
- European plugs

Currency

- Latvian lat Lv

Travel

- Car Rental All major firms are present in Riga
- Taxi Bona-M 800 5050 (Mercedes)
- Riga Taxi 800 1010 (Opel)

Public Holidays

- January 1 New Year’s Day
- April 18-20 Easter
- May 1 Labor Day
- June 23-24 Summer Solstice
- November 18 Independence Day
- December 24-26 Christmas
- December 31 New Year’s Eve