Gint Aras (Karolis Gintaras Žukauskas, Photo Žana Cončiar
Culture

Collapsing and constructed identity: A conversation with Author Gint Aras

Rising literary talent, Gint Aras (Karolis Gintaras Žukauskas,) shares stories created of raw natural artistry and studied precision. A Lithuanian-American native of Chicago’s suburb of Cicero, he’s the author of the novels, Finding the Moon […]

Antanas Kraujelis-Siaubūnas belt. Photo Gintautas Vėlius
History

Kraujelis-Siaubūnas’ sister: “I cried much, so much searching and suddenly – joy”

The remains of Antanas Kraujelis-Siaubūnas, which were discovered in Vilnius’ Našlaičių Cemetery are important for all of Lithuania, however, the final partisan’s relatives responded the most sensitively. His sister, Janina Šyvokienė-Kraujelytė says she never gave […]

Economy

Higher-class housing in Vilnius: sales continue to grow

The share of higher-class housing purchases in Vilnius continues to grow. In the first five months of this year, nearly 2400 newly built apartments were sold in the Lithuanian capital, with one of every eight […]

Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius and President Dalia Grybauskaitė
Foreign affairs

On prospects of Grybauskaitė international career and Poland

Grybauskaitė international career and the strategic partnership of Lithuania and Poland, sung in the neighbouring countries’ songs have, without even properly warmed yet, found itself on the doorstep to a new ice age! President-Elect Gitanas […]