Energy

70th Anniversary of Lithuanian power system

Exactly 70 years ago in October, 1945, the Lithuanian power system was put into operation. The operation of generators at the Kaunas and Vilnius power plants was synchronized after a power line connecting the power plants had been installed, and the balance between power generation and consumption was maintained by the central system control centre. […]

Politics

How will Lithuanians be electing their parliament?

The recent ruling by Lithuania’s Constitutional Court, saying that there is too much variation in size among the country’s voting districts, has caused some havoc with only a year left until the next general elections. A group of social democratic MPs have even suggested a radical change in Lithuania’s voting system, although other parties are rather sceptical about the proposal. […]

Economy

Lithuania’s economic growth expected to accelerate to 3 percent in 2016-2017

The Baltic countries and Central Europe will continue to show decent economic growth, primarily sustained by growing domestic demand. Poland and the Czech Republic will lead the way, according to Eastern European Outlook published by SEB Banka. […]

Kęstutis Eidukonis
Global LT

Kęstutis Eidukonis: A call to action

A long time has passed since the creation of the Lithuanian World Community (PLB, Pasaulio lietuviu bendruomenė) and the Lithuanian-American Community (JAV lietuvių bendruomenė). The World Lithuanian-American Community definitely served a tremendous purpose when it was formed. Its charter is a worthwhile read for every Lithuanian both in Lithuania and in the diaspora. Both organizations continue to do a tremendous amount of good work. […]

The Alexandrov Ensemble
Society

Red Army choir fails to find venue for performance in Lithuania

The choir of the Russian armed forces, the Alexandrov Ensemble, had to give up plans to perform in Lithuania after organizers failed to find a venue for the performance. […]

No Picture
Society

Less scepticism about situation in Lithuania

Four percent fewer people think the situation in Lithuania is bad, compared to survey results from last year, although scepticism grew 3 percent from the previous month. According to a survey this September, 34% of adult respondents thought that the situation in Lithuania was getting better, while 65% said that situation was getting worse. […]

Eligijus Masiulis, left, and Antanas Guoga
Politics

Lithuanian liberals re-elect party leader on platform of tax cuts and e-voting

Lithuania’s Liberal Movement re-elected the party’s current leader Eligijus Masiulis for another term in the position during the party congress on Saturday. […]