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Economy
Authorities seek more control over Orlen Lietuva, Achema, Telia Lietuva deals
The Lithuanian parliament’s Committee on Economics seeks to set clear-cut criteria under companies important for national security would have to notify the government about large transactions. […]
Economy
CORPORATE
Lithuanian military representative: the information war is fought for hearts and minds
It has been known since ancient times that the greatest military victories are those achieved without firing a single shot. One of the means to do so is currently also one of the problems seen […]
Economy
Klaus Schwab: Lithuania is a country with great Potential”
13 October the regalia of honorary doctor of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) were awarded to Professor Klaus Schwab, the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, the international organisation, which is encouraging the collaboration between public and business organisations. Professor Klaus Schwab is the 45th Honorary Doctor of KTU. […]
Defence
Over 100 Lithuanian reserve troops starting drills in Alytus
More than 100 reserve troops will Wednesday start a repeated training in the Lithuanian army’s Grand Duchess Birute Uhlan Battalion. […]
Culture
Baltic Pitching Forum 2017 celebrates best filmmakers from Baltic region
The fifth edition of the Baltic Pitching Forum is set to take place in Vilnius, Lithuania on 6th and 7th October 2017. The event will invite nine short film projects – three each from the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – to come and pitch in front of a panel of invited experts. […]
Society
Prof K. Schwab, founder of WEF to become the 45th Honorary Doctor of KTU
Next Friday, 13 October Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) will award the regalia of honorary doctor of KTU to Professor Klaus Schwab, the renowned economist and engineer, the Founder and Executive Chairman of World Economic Forum. On the same day Professor Klaus Schwab will deliver an open lecture to students and all academic community. […]
Society
RAF jets intercept Ryanair flight from Kaunas
RAF Typhoon jets have intercepted a passenger flight and diverted it to Stansted Airport, BBC news portal reported this as a breaking news. […]
Economy
Lithuanian innovation will facilitate processes in the food and beverage market
The Correling labelling platform for food products and beverages is launching a smart solution for business that offers significant savings in both time and money. To meet specific business needs, the platform offers a free label development function which offers a completely professional translation and verification service. […]
Economy
Society
Lithuanian scientific research may qualify for the very Nobel Prize
“Neuro Art helps to strengthen the person,” says art therapist and author of Neuro-Educational Methods as well as trainings of their practical application Marija Mendelė-Leliūgienė, “people often have no idea, what capabilities they actually acquire and that by knowing certain techniques they can radically change their lives.” […]
Economy
Seimas may set up ad-hoc commission over dual food quality
Lawmakers of the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LFGU) are initiating an ad-hoc parliamentary inquiry commission to look into why food products sold in Lithuania differ from the same branded goods sold in other EU countries. […]
Economy
European Commission approves Nordea and DNB plans to enter into a merger in the Baltics
The European Commission approved unconditionally the creation of a joint venture between Nordea Bank AB and DNB Bank ASA, in the Baltic States. The Commission assessed the possible competitive effects of the merger on a number of distinct retail and corporate banking markets across the three Baltic countries and concluded that the merger would not raise competition concerns. […]
Economy
Baltic Functional Airspace Block strengthens cooperation with Ukraine
On September 12, 2017, founders of the Baltic Functional Airspace Block (Baltic FAB) – Lithuanian Air Navigation Service Provider Oro navigacija and Polish Air Navigation Services Agency PANSA – signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ukrainian Air Traffic Agency UkSATSE, Oro Navigacija announced in a press release. […]
Society
Clock is ticking – “Injekcija” is waiting for applications of talented fashion designers
The biggest fashion design contest in the Baltic States “Mados infekcija” (the Fashion Infection) is providing an opportunity for talented fashion designers to present their work on the great catwalk for the 11th time – by participating in the contest “Injekcija” (the Injection). The winners of the contest, traditionally taking place in autumn, will show their collections in the festival “Mados infekcija” (the Fashion Infection) 2018 in the spring of 2018. This year’s theme for “Injekcija” (the Injection) is time. […]
Economy
Culture
In September, premieres of Lithuanian productions will take place at the leading film festivals
After a long break, Lithuanian filmmakers will present their works at two leading film festivals of Venice and Toronto. Lithuania is the only Eastern European country to present its productions to the audiences of the key autumn events in Europe and North America. […]
Energy
The conditions for Baltic power system isolated operation test assessed
One of the most important preparation steps towards synchronisation – the Baltic power system isolated operation test will take place in 2019. This August, the study determining technical conditions for the test as well as preparatory measures, was completed. […]
Economy
Lithuania has a great potential to become the leader of financial technologies in the region
20 Lithuanian companies of financial technologies merged into the association “Fintech Lietuva”, the establishment of which has been encouraged and supported by the Ministry of Finance, Bank of Lithuania and other public authorities. […]