Articles by EN.DELFI

Owl Mountain
Culture

Lithuanian cinema and documentary thrive in first half of 2018

July 16, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

Over the first six months of this year, national cinema in Lithuania has seen a significant rise in attendance, as evidenced by box office returns: ticket sales of Lithuanian films have almost reached 60% of last year’s total (€2.6 million, compared to €4.5 million in 2017), attracting 500,000 viewers (compared to 860,000 for the whole 2017). National cinema has also increased its share in theatre programming to unprecedented 28% of the market, a significant rise from 22% last year, a press release from the Lithuanian Film Centre states. […]

Signing of cooperation memorandum
Economy

Significant impetus for trade with China will be given by cooperation with the bank

July 16, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

Enterprise Lithuania and Bank of China Limited signed a cooperation memorandum providing Chinese and Lithuanian business communities with an opportunity to develop more efficient cooperation in the fields of trade, investments, services, and industry. The cooperation agreement was signed on 7 July, at the meeting of heads of government of the Central and Eastern European countries and China, held in Sophia, a press release from Enterprise Lithuania states. […]

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Freetime

Beer sommelier suggestions: do beer and chocolate work together?

July 13, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

For a while now, food is being paired not just with wine, but beer as well. Beer is one of the oldest drinks in history, rich in traditions and potential to experiment. With that in mind, chefs have been experimenting in their kitchens, creating the perfect pairs to different beers. Because World chocolate day was celebrated this week, “Švyturys Brewery” invites you to try an interesting pairing — beer and chocolate. […]

Archaeological explorations of the complex of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius at Vokiečių g.13A @ Vilnius Municipality (9)
History

Archaeologists from Lithuania, Israel and USA exploring territory of the Great Synagogue complex

July 13, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

Vilnius which is changing every day makes every effort to preserve values of cultural heritage – archaeological explorations of the complex of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius (at Vokiečių g. 13A) started on 12 July, and on 2 – 6 September, creative workshops for preserving its heritage will be held. The restoration of the entire territory and the adjacent areas is planned by 2023. […]

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Economy

The most common mistakes Lithuanian businesses make on Facebook

July 12, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

Modern-day users face an increasingly tougher decision when it comes to choosing from the plethora of goods and services on offer or making the right purchase decision. Advertisements on television, radio, and social media, flashing, sparkling and ringing at you from every direction, sometimes seem to strip one of the right to choose. Thus, before deciding to purchase anything, people look up goods or services online, read reviews on websites or go on social media, which helps to make the ultimate decision on whether it is worth buying the product you chose. […]

Kaarel Holm and Anton Narusberg
Economy

The start-up shaking up the Lithuanian job market receives 1 million EUR in investments

July 11, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

With over 50 thousand users in Lithuania, the Estonian start-up company for anonymous recruiting MeetFrank is not holding back as three venture capital funds recently granted financing for its expansion into Western Europe, while users have already been able to appreciate the app‘s updated interface design, making interactions even easier, a press release from the startup states. […]

Cuttlefish bone
Society

KTU researchers: contemporary medicine might find cuttlefish bone useful

July 9, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

The group of researchers of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) has developed several innovative applications of cuttlebone, natural biologically active material possessing bone and wound healing properties. The products include natural bone implants, suppositories for treatment of haemorrhoids and wound gels. By removing protein from the cuttlebone, KTU researchers have solved the main challenge connected to the usage of marine-derived materials – risk of side effects, such as allergic reaction of potential users, a KTU press release states. […]

Vilius Šapoka
Foreign affairs

Minister of Finance: Lithuania seeks to become China‘s financial service gateway to Europe

July 9, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

In the meeting of heads of Governments of China and the Central and Eastern European countries 16+1, wherein Lithuania was represented by Vilius Šapoka, the Minister of Finance, it was agreed to establish a financial technologies coordination centre of 16+1 format in Vilnius and to organize high-level fintech conference in 2019, a press release from the Ministry of Finance states. […]

Freetime

Five most impressive Lithuanian railway routes

July 9, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

On 6th July 1919, the first train of the Independent Lithuania left to Radviliškis from Kaišiadorys Station. On this important date, I would like to mention the most beautiful Lithuanian railway routes, which the organizer of train travel, the head of travel agency superkelionės.lt – Udrius Armalis, described me in detail. Travels: by Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Belorussian and Kaliningrad railways, not only by train, but also by locomotives and dresine – such has been the experience of over 10 years of the organizer of these niche travels, a press release by travel agency superkeliones.lt states. […]

Fallon C. Manhanga
Society

Fallon from Zimbabwe: When I Become a President…

July 9, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

International community, many opportunities to expand knowledge and skills, and student organisations are the main advantages of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) for Fallon Manhanga from Zimbabwe. Studying civil engineering, she came to KTU from Cyprus, which was “too hot”. The girl was happy to find a much better study quality and far more agreeable climate in Kaunas, a KTU press release states. […]

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Economy

The reason why Lithuanians want to have Bitcoin but aren’t buying any

July 9, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

Most Lithuanians know what cryptocurrencies are, one third would like to purchase some, but only a few actually own and use such virtual currencies as bitcoin. According to Magalena Gołębiewska, Head for Eastern Europe at Luno, a digital currency trading platform, these numbers show that Lithuania has a huge potential in the digital currency market, a press release from the platform states. […]

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Global LT

Launch of a petition to add Lithuanian Rye to Lithuania‘s Red Book

July 8, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

The situation of Lithuanian rye is critical — the amount of rye grown in Lithuania is decreasing rapidly. The Department of Statistics has gathered the data, which shows that Lithuanian farmers cultivated more than 74,000 hectares of rye in 2008, whereas this year the figure dropped to merely 22,000 hectares. In order to preserve Lithuanian rye, the petition to include into Lithuania‘s Red Book has been started. […]

Society

Electric scooters: five tips on choosing the best one

July 7, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

City residents are increasingly choosing electric scooters. They have become popular almost overnight with people preferring them to travelling by car or cycling. However, those who wish to avoid traffic jams in the morning on a scooter must first decide which to choose from a multitude of different models, speeds and functions. What things do you need to consider when buying a scooter? […]

Kirdiejai Palace
Society

Ensemble of Kirdiejai Palace to revive – city council accepts settlement agreement with the palace owners

July 7, 2018 EN.DELFI 0

Legal proceedings, which have continued for a number of years, are finally to come to an end – today the capital city Council has accepted the proposal to sign a settlement agreement with Kirdiejų Rūmai, UAB which owns the abandoned ensemble on B. Radvilaitės Street next to the public park Bernardinai Garden. The ensemble of the palace has not been used for long years. A settlement agreement will enable its repair and making the building located in the city centre accessible for the public. […]