2018 - Page 82 of 185 - the Lithuania Tribune

Coronation of Mindaugas: do we really understand medieval monarchy?

July 6, 2018 Lithuania Tribune 0

The coronation of Mindaugas is viewed as the birth of the Lithuanian state, however we rarely consider whether we really understand what the title of king meant in the Europe of the time and who could legitimately pursue it. […]

100 women of Lithuania that all Lithuanians worldwide are proud of!

July 6, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

The list of women that Lithuanians worldwide is proud of has been announced. It has been created for Lithuania’s 100th year Restoration celebration and includes Lithuanian women that we are proud of due to their talent, creativity, achievements and civil activities. The list includes well-known and appreciated women as well as those who are exceptional, brave, innovative, young professionals and artists, who work in Lithuania and across its borders. […]

The challenge of a healthy diet – how to eat on weekends while spending time in Lithuanian nature?

July 6, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

As we approach a summer full of weekends, many already dream of enjoyable picnics in nature. More often than not, these trips into nature go hand in hand with pizzas, barbecued meats and lots of snacks. Such a weekend trip can therefore pose a real challenge for healthy eating enthusiasts and those who are on a diet. So, how can you stay focused on your goals, resist temptations and maintain a balanced diet? […]

Found a sea in South Lithuania, where rare animals live

July 6, 2018 Modesta Meske 0

Have you ever heard that in Dzūkija [dzu:’kia] you can find sea? Until know, I have known that there is only one sea boarding with Lithuania — Baltic sea. But there you go, one of the most beautiful lakes in South Lithuania Dusia is called ”Dzūkai [dzu:’kai] Sea’’ by locals. There you can watch white foamy waves, blown by wind, striking on the shores of coarse sand — just like a real sea. […]

The Best Restaurant in Lithuania has been awarded: Martynas Praškevičius triumphed for the second time

July 6, 2018 Toma Mikneviciene 0

The best restaurant in Lithuania has been awarded to kitchen chef Martynas Praškevičius’ “Džiaugsmas” (“Joy”). The contest has been running for three years with 30 restaurant competing for the best title; Martynas Praškevičius thrumphed for the second time — in 2016 his restaurant “Stebuklai” (“Miracles”) won first place as well. […]

A record-breaking swarm of air balloons will variegate the sky above Kaunas this weekend

July 6, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

This weekend a hundred air pilots from the whole world intend to make a gift to Kaunas – a festival “With a Wind of Freedom” of unprecedented scale. If the weather conditions are favourable, colourful air balloons will rise up to the sky for 4 days in a row seeking records and competing for a symbolic monetary prize of EUR 1009 and an outstanding cup. […]

Švyturys and Brooklyn opens new craft brewery in Lithuania

July 6, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

On the 28th of June, after 3-year reconstruction Švyturys Brewery opened its doors in Klaipėda port of Lithuania. Here, the modern craft beer line, gastrobar, shop, beer museum as well as conference and degustation halls fit under the same roof. The project is a joint investment of Carlsberg Group and Brooklyn Brewery, strengthening the partnership between two brewers to excel in European craft beer market. […]

The Song Celebration charms clients in Vilnius stores

July 6, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

This week, 36,000 Lithuanian and international performers flooded into Vilnius as the Lithuanian Song Festival, which is dedicated to Lithuania’s Centenary this year, had started. The festive atmosphere can even be felt far away from the amphitheater at Vingis Park or on the stages in Kalnai Park, where intensive rehearsals are currently taking place. Surprisingly, the Song Celebration participants started singing cheerful songs together with employees and clients in three of the biggest Maxima stores. This way, the singers invited Vilnius residents and guests to attend the numerous events taking place during this special Lithuanian Song Festival, a press release from Maxima says. […]

Family Card Programme to be launched in 2019

July 6, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

The Seimas has adopted the Law on Family Card and amendments to the Law on Local Self-Government, thus introducing the family card into the national system as from 1 July 2019. A total of 110 MPs voted in favour of the Law, with 1 MP voting against and 4 abstaining, a Seimas press release states. […]

The Netherlands Royal Military Orchestra “Johan Willem Friso” Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune

Dutch musical touch to a Lithuanian National Holiday

July 5, 2018 Ludo Segers 0

Right upon the heels of the visit by the Dutch King to Lithuania last month, a much larger contingent is making a musical call on Vilnius. The 52 members of the Netherlands Royal Military Orchestra ‘Johan Willem Friso’ are playing a number of concerts in the Capital. They are also a reminder that there is also a large Dutch presence in Rukla as part of the NATO presence in Lithuania. […]

Reactors at Belarus‘ Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) should not come online until all recommendations by the European Commission‘s experts have been fulfilled and other safety questions raised by Lithuania have been answered, the Lithuanian State Nuclear Power Safety Inspectorate (VATESI) said on Wednesday. […]