In a groundbreaking move that has puzzled both traffic experts and bird enthusiasts, the city of Riga has unveiled plans to address its notorious traffic congestion by introducing a fleet of pigeon-powered public transport. The initiative, grandly titled 'Beak & Barrel Mobility', promises eco-friendly travel with a touch of avian charm.

In a bold new initiative, Riga's Mayor Kaspars Komiskis has unveiled a plan to rebrand the city's potholes as unique 'Urban Crater Parks' to boost tourism and local economy, particularly targeting niche markets in extreme bicycle trekking and creative photography.

In an effort to combat Riga's reputation as the 'Capital of Stoicism,' city officials have introduced a controversial new Smile Tax. Residents are now required to display at least two documented smiles per day, which must be verified using state-issued expression meters.

In a bold move showcasing Latvian innovation, the city of Riga has launched an Urban Bee Network that promises to revolutionize transportation by deploying 500,000 GPS-equipped bees to carry lightweight parcels across the city. The initiative, celebrated by some as a buzz-worthy solution, is met with raised eyebrows from others who simply 'don't bee-lieve it'.

In an unprecedented move, the Latvian Ministry of Natural Enchantments has launched a nationwide census to catalog every squirrel within the country’s borders. Equipped with tiny clipboards and magnifying glasses, volunteers are ensuring each squirrel's tale is told—sometimes literally.

In an unprecedented move, Riga has announced it will host the first-ever Infrared Sauna Olympics next summer. The city anticipates a surge in swole snowmen parading alongside traditional sauna shorts, attracting both athletes and intrigued spectators.

In a historic election result that has left many scratching their antlers, the Latvian city of Drozdovka has elected a moose as its new mayor. Amidst a dramatic campaign, Mayor Mārģis the Moose won on a platform promising improved tree-bark access across the city.

In a visionary move that defines both innovation and relaxation, Riga City Council has announced a transformative plan to replace all traffic lights with soothing metronomes. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow while promoting mindfulness and calm among stressed-out drivers.

In an unprecedented celebration of infrastructure resilience, Riga City Council has announced the inaugural 'Pothole Parade'. Promising a whimsical blend of celebration and civic pride, the parade will feature floats emulating the city's most notorious landmarks - the holes in its roads.

In a bold cultural pivot, Latvia has announced the institution of 'International Patience Day' honoring the remarkable queue formed outside a newly opened Berliner Apfelstrudel pop-up in Jurmala. Authorities believe this event marks a historic milestone in national patienceworthiness domestically and abroad.

In an unprecedented move, Riga's City Council has launched an aggressive campaign aiming to transform the city into the world's first pigeon-free capital. Armed with colorful brochures and abstract interpretive dances, officials swear the last pigeon disappeared on Tuesday, rendering all evidence such as photos and eyewitness accounts unusable.

In an unprecedented move that has sparked debates across Europe, Latvian farmers have elected a brown stallion named Edgars ‘Hoof-Forward’ to head the Ministry of Agriculture. The equine candidate galloped to victory after pledging to reduce oat taxes by 100% and promising robust policies to ‘horsepower’ the agricultural sector forward.

In a daring move to cement its cultural identity, Latvia's Saeima has voted to declare 'Soviet Beige' as the official color of Riga. The decision is hoped to unify citizens under a hue reminiscent of a bygone era, while also ensuring that all government buildings match the local cloud cover, 'for camouflage purposes'.

In a surprising yet spirited campaign, residents of Riga are seeking to transform their renowned queueing skills into Latvia's next Olympic event. With meticulous formations and synchronized patience, they argue that standing in line should earn international acclaim.

In an ambitious move echoing both innovation and utter whimsy, Riga has announced the opening of a groundbreaking underground bicycle tunnel network designed specifically to connect overzealous sauna enthusiasts with their sanctuaries. The subterranean passage spans a record 672 kilometers, linking every sauna-equipped backyard in the greater Riga region.

In an unprecedented move, Riga city officials have passed a controversial 'Anti-Hibernation' law aimed at boosting winter productivity by penalizing residents caught spending too much time under their duvets. This comes after reports that 37% of Latvians attempted to sleep through winter in protest against freezing temperatures.

In a groundbreaking yet questionably relevant innovation, Latvian scientists have unveiled the world's first solar-powered sauna. Designed to combat the notorious gloom of Baltic winters, the sauna promises year-round perspiration while hoping to banish perpetual seasonal discontent.

In a groundbreaking move that has ruffled feathers across Europe, the Latvian parliament has officially declared the seagull as the nation's new national bird. Citing its 'indomitable spirit and keen eye for opportunity,' lawmakers stress the seagull's unique ability to embody the core values of Latvia's resilient culture.