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Matelis wins Best Documentary at Warsaw Film Festival

October 24, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

‘Wonderful Losers. A Different World”, from Lithuanian film director Arūnas Matelis, was awarded the Best Documentary Feature at the 33rd edition of the International Warsaw Film Festival (WFF). As the winner at one of the top eight ‘A’ class film festivals (along with Cannes, Venice and Berlin) in Europe, Arūnas Matelis’ documentary will also be eligible in the selection for the European Film Academy Awards, Kino Komunikacija wrote in a press release. […]

Belgium fighter jets escorting Russian fighter jets

NATO jets in Baltics scrambled once last week over Russian warplane

October 24, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

NATO fighter-jets patrolling Baltic airspace were scrambled once last week to identify and escort a Russian military plane in international airspace over the Baltic Sea, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on Monday. […]

Authorities seek more control over Orlen Lietuva, Achema, Telia Lietuva deals

October 24, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

Lithuania to earmark EUR 93 mln for staff salaries for teachers in 2018-2019

October 19, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

Lithuania will earmark an additional 93 million euros for introduction of staff salaries for teachers in the 2018-2019 academic year, the Education and Science Ministry said. […]

A girl with dolls from the Masha and the bear animation

Lithuanian military representative: the information war is fought for hearts and minds

October 18, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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 […]

The New Honorary Doctor of KTU Klaus Schwab

Klaus Schwab: Lithuania is a country with great Potential”

October 17, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 1

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. […]

Over 100 Lithuanian reserve troops starting drills in Alytus

October 11, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

More than 100 reserve troops will Wednesday start a repeated training in the Lithuanian army’s Grand Duchess Birute Uhlan Battalion. […]

Baltic Pitching Forum 2017 celebrates best filmmakers from Baltic region

October 5, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

Prof K. Schwab, founder of WEF to become the 45th Honorary Doctor of KTU

October 5, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

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RAF jets intercept Ryanair flight from Kaunas

October 4, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

RAF Typhoon jets have intercepted a passenger flight and diverted it to Stansted Airport, BBC news portal reported this as a breaking news. […]

Lithuanian innovation will facilitate processes in the food and beverage market

October 3, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

New financial services provider in the Baltic market – Luminor

October 2, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

Following the decision of the European Commission, Nordea and DNB have successfully combined their operations in the Baltic countries creating a new bank – Luminor. […]

Neuro-Educational Methods by Marija Mendelė-Leliūgienė

Lithuanian scientific research may qualify for the very Nobel Prize

September 29, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

“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.” […]

Seimas may set up ad-hoc commission over dual food quality

September 28, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

European Commission approves Nordea and DNB plans to enter into a merger in the Baltics

September 19, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

Air navigation at the airport in Vilnius

Baltic Functional Airspace Block strengthens cooperation with Ukraine

September 15, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

At the the festival “Mados infekcija” (the Fashion Infection)

Clock is ticking – “Injekcija” is waiting for applications of talented fashion designers

September 15, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

Fintech Revolut settles in Lithuania with local office and team

September 12, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

Revolut has taken a further step towards positioning Lithuania as a key market as the innovative fintech announces the launch of a Vilnius-based office and team. […]

In September, premieres of Lithuanian productions will take place at the leading film festivals

September 1, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

The conditions for Baltic power system isolated operation test assessed

August 31, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]