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Remigijus Žemaitaitis

Farewell to Nemunas Aušra – what’s next? It won’t be that easy to reach an agreement; Žemaitaitis may “release the brake”

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) has spoken its mind – it is saying goodbye to Remigijus Žemaitaitis Nemuno Aušra and initiating coalition negotiations with the Democratic Union Vardan Lietuvos, Agnė Liubertaitė says in lrytas […]

Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

On the eve of the crucial decision – VP Andriukaitis’ message regarding the coalition and a prediction of a possible split

It is obvious to me that this cannot continue – the problem of Remigijus Žemaitaitis needs to be solved,” said Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Honorary Chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP), MEP. According to […]

Laurynas Kasčiūnas

Kasčiūnas – about the Russian military intelligence operation in Lithuania and his message to the population: “We need to be honest here”

A Russian military intelligence operation was carried out at the Registry Centre (RC), Laurynas Kasčiūnas, the Chairman of the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) and a former minister of National Defence, claims on the lrytas […]

Expert on the government’s response to the air raid threat: “We missed the information hybrid attack”

According to the Žinių Radijas program Aktualusis Interviu, after a threat warning was issued in Lithuania, the public was divided into two camps, lrytas.lt reports. Some say the authorities and decision-makers acted professionally, arguing that […]

“Suicidal paranoia”: The Kremlin went into hysteria after Lithuania hit a nerve with Russia

On Tuesday, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys stated that NATO should show the Russians that their small fortress in Kaliningrad can be breached. This drew considerable attention and outrage from Russian propagandists, as Ignotas Grūnovas […]

Virginijus Sinkevičius @ 15min.lt

Sinkevičius – about the conversation with Sinkevičius and trust in Skvernelis word: “I had a lot of different thoughts”

April 15, 2026 0

55 questions in 26 minutes – this is the pace at which MEP Virginijus Sinkevičius, who became the interim chairman of the Democratic Union Vardan Lietuvos a few days ago, is now forced to communicate […]

Remigijus Žemaitaitis

Bad news for Nemuno Aušra

March 27, 2026 0

After meeting for nearly four hours on Thursday evening, the Central Election Commission (CEC) ruled that the Nemuno Aušra party had grossly violated the law by renting cars from its own members and reimbursing them […]

Tarutis: Will the war in the Middle East affect the Lithuanian real estate market?

March 25, 2026 0

Over the past decade, the Lithuanian real estate buyer has evolved. We have become bolder and more global, with thousands of Lithuanians adding apartments on the coasts of Spain, in Cyprus or in Dubai skyscrapers […]

A few questions to Mr. Putin, Mr. Trump and all those calling for “peace at all costs”

March 22, 2025 0

I admit it: I’m not that type of person who follows domestic and international politics day by day, in such a way that I become aware of every single development or decision. So, it may […]

Citus experts: 10,000 people are waiting for the Euribor rate to decrease. Housing market scenarios

June 28, 2024 0

At the beginning of June, the European Central Bank announced a 25-basis point (0.25%) reduction in the Euribor base rate. Analysts at the creative real estate projects’ development and placemaking company Citus calculate that housing […]

The Kremlin

Why is Russia a problem and a threat to everyone?

February 6, 2024 0

Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014, demonstrates the audacity of Russian society and a sense of permissiveness and impunity for its criminal actions. The leadership of Russia, which is a reflection […]

Tarutis: Will the war in the Middle East affect the Lithuanian real estate market?

March 25, 2026 0

Over the past decade, the Lithuanian real estate buyer has evolved. We have become bolder and more global, with thousands of Lithuanians adding apartments on the coasts of Spain, in Cyprus or in Dubai skyscrapers […]

Trade

Mačiulis on the growing threat: “It may not bring down the world, but it will cause personal concerns”

November 14, 2025 0

In April this year, US President Donald Trump declared a global trade war. However, like any war, this one also has consequences. The global economic climate is also being disrupted by artificial intelligence (AI). Although […]

Electricity Network

Who could have thought? Germans give us a brigade, we give them electricity

September 20, 2024 0

Rokas Masiulis, the Head of the electricity transmission operator Litgrid, was one of the energy experts who, at the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, calmly and even optimistically looked to the future: Lithuania would […]

A wind turbine

Lithuania produced more electricity than it consumed for the first time since 2009

With the wind picking up and the sun shining, Lithuania’s electricity production exceeded final consumption for one hour on the 3 July afternoon, according to data from Litgrid, the operator of Lithuania’s electricity transmission system, […]

Amber Light & City Sights in Prienai

From 29 June to 27 July 2026, the Prienai Regional Museum will host Amber Light & City Sights, a major solo exhibition by photographer Ludo Segers. Characterised by notable French art critic Christian Noorbergen during […]

Translation Without Risk: Why Expertise Still Outweighs Automation

June 20, 2026 0

Translation is not just transferring content from one language into another. It also involves responsibility for meaning, legal accuracy, medical terminology and even business decisions. This is precisely what Vaida Mastauskienė, director of the translation […]

Hands off Ukraine. Vilnius on 25 February 2022. Photo Ruslanas Iržikevičius

Between safety and distance: how Ukrainians experience life in Lithuania

April 3, 2026 0

Lithuania’s response to Ukrainians fleeing war has often been described in the language of solidarity, generosity and moral duty. Public debate has focused on swift institutional action, civic support, and the rapid organisation of aid. […]

The Russian language dilemma in Vilnius: which way forward?

August 25, 2025 0

Is there too much Russian spoken in Vilnius? Over the past year, many Vilnius residents have responded to this increasingly common question by saying that it is an indisputable fact, lrytas.lt writes in its editorial Laiko […]

Sustainable Art Exhibition: “Recycling Is My Smile at Nature”

August 13, 2025 0

The exhibition, inspired by the slogan “Reuse, Reduce, Recycle”, brings together artists who creatively interpret the theme of waste recycling and incorporate recycled materials into their works. It features creators from various disciplines whose artistic […]

In the front of the flat where the Christmas Agreement was signed. Photo Vladimir Bačisin i

Eighty years after the Christmas Agreement, the emergence of an illegal parliament

December 28, 2023 0

Bratislava before Christmas in 1943, based on which the Slovak National Council (the last in history and still active, at that time illegal) was established. After the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) outbreak in August 1944, […]

Jan Zwartendijk: an unsung hero recognized

September 14, 2023 0

On 14 September 2023, a historic recognition was made by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, shedding light on the valorous deeds of an unsung hero from the tumultuous days of World War II. Mr. Jan […]

Mečys Laurinkus

Mečys Laurinkus. The Litvinism and its dangers: what is known about it in Lithuania and Belarus?

September 7, 2023 0

This was to be expected. A month ago, the head of Russia’s FSB, Sergei Naryshkin, publicly declared that Poland has a claim on Western Ukraine, and it is only a matter of time before and […]

A view from Iceland: the fight to defend and preserve freedom

March 11, 2023 0

“Lithuania celebrates independence and freedom on 11 March – State Restoration Day. As Ukraine now fights for the values of democracy and freedom, it is a fitting date to publish this article about my experience […]

Italian flag

The diplomatic support of Italy to the independence of Lithuania since 1919: exhibition of historical documents in Kaunas

March 8, 2023 0

The Italian Embassy in Vilnius organizes in Kaunas an exhibition of historical documents that show the Italian support for the independence of Lithuania since 1919. At the Valdas Adamkus Presidential Library-Museum (S. Daukanto g. 25), […]

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