Society
Articles by George East
Culture
Lithuania’s ‘Eurovision winner’ hopes ‘never to speak of Eurovision again’
It’s been 10 years since LT United performed their song ‘We Are The Winners’ at the 2006 Eurovision song contest. While it ranked sixth (Lithuania’s best Eurovision result to date), the song has become a Eurovision classic amongst Lithuanian and non-Lithuanian lovers of the competition. […]
Society
New €1m Roma integration project in Vilnius will challenge negative perceptions
Vilnius municipality is to launch a new Roma integration project that it said would challenge the negative perceptions of the ethnic group in Lithuania and would help Roma to integrate with Lithuanian society in a way that was tailored to their needs. […]
Society
Non-obstruction is Vilnius Municipality’s way of supporting Baltic Pride 2016
The Lithuanian Gay League says that it is “very happy” with the support it has received from Vilnius Municipality for Baltic Pride 2016. […]
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10-metre giant to commemorate 24 years of Finno-Lithuanian ties
On Thursday, May 21, in Vilnius, a sculpture entitled Suomis (the Finn) will be unveiled to commemorate 24 years of Finno-Lithuanian co-operation and the common history between the two countries. […]
Politics
New mayor promises transparency revolution in Vilnius finances – with possible repercussions for his predecessor
In an interview with The Lithuania Tribune, the new Vilnius Mayor, Remigijus Šimašius, revealed his administration’s Open Data Policy could have legal consequences for the city’s previous government headed by Artūras Zuokas. […]
Politics
Vilnius mayor: Using social media is like picking up a phone or replying to emails
It has been just over two months since the Liberal Movement’s Remigijus Šimašius was voted in as Mayor of Vilnius. […]
Global LT
Energy
Estonian Chamber of Commerce chair: Lithuania able to support its own energy needs
Speaking at the annual ‘Traditional and Renewable Energy Forum’ on 13 May in Vilnius, Lithuania, event organizer and Chairman of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce, Robert Juodka, told the Lithuania Tribune he believes the Lithuania is now able to support its own energy needs. […]
Society
Culture
Language school invites non-nationals to immerse themselves in Lithuanian culture at summer camp
The only Lithuanian institute of Language and Culture in Vilnius, Lingua Lituanica, has announced its annual Summer Camp for internationals will begin on the weekend June 6-7, 2015. […]
Culture
Vilnius named among Europe’s most beautiful holiday destinations
“Travel website theculturetrip.com has voted the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, as the 10th most beautiful European holiday destination out of 15. […]
Politics
Vilnius council member Mark Harold: “You see so much bullshit that you get annoyed and want to change things”
The first ever non-Lithuanian national on the Vilnius City Council reveals to the Lithuania Tribune why he ran for office. […]