Rain in Vilnius
Society

Flooded Vilnius in pictures

Many Lithuanians woke up this morning to a sever rain, bright and loud thunderstorms. According to the Vilnius Municipality this was the most intensive rain since 1993. Some Vilnius streets are flooded, a few traffic lights out of order. The taxi drivers are charging the Christmas fee and some 7000 Vilnius’ region residents are left without electricity. […]

the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats Political Group in the Seimas
History

Motives behind recognising the Communist Party as a criminal organisation

The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, on June 26 adopted a Resolution recognising the Lithuanian Communist Party (LCP), which functioned during the Soviet occupation in Lithuania, as a criminal organisation. A similar draft resolution was initiated in the Seimas two years ago, however, the former ruling coalition rejected it without a consideration. This time, the Resolution won support of a vast majority of Members and was adopted with only one vote against, the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats Political Group in the Seimas said in a press release. […]

Ship „Prezidentas Smetona“
History

Researchers to search for interwar Lithuania’s ships at bottom of Baltic Sea

Researchers in Klaipėda prepare to launch a search for sunken Lithuanian ships, including the Prezidentas Smetona, the first Lithuanian warship of the interwar period, at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. […]

Hyperloop One technology
Economy

Hyperloop One representatives: Lithuania might be part of the project

In Los Angeles, Minister of Economy Mindaugas Sinkevičius visited one of the most advanced global companies — Hyperloop One — which is engaged in creating a new generation transport system. At the meeting, the company’s representatives presented the technology and vision they are working on: to connect Scandinavia and the Baltic States as well as Poland and Germany via the Hyperloop One transport corridor; they also proposed that Lithuania could participate in this process Ministry of Economy reported. […]

GoVilnius Director Darius Udrys and Filmmaker Romas Zabarauskas
Freetime

Lithuania’s LGBT friendly map endorsed by the capital

While Lithuania is often criticised for homophobic laws and attitudes, her big cities are taking their own initiative to change the country’s course for a more progressive and inclusive society. Wednesday, June 21, a Friendly Vilnius map was issued and 20.000 free copies distributed across the city. This is the 5th edition of the map, a project which has been highlighting LGBT friendly establishments since 2012. […]

Antanas Guoga
Sports

MEP and poker star Tony G buys BC Lietuvos rytas to save its dignity after racist scandal

European Parliament member, former world famous poker star and philanthropist Antanas Guoga, mostly known by the nickname Tony G, bought the major share of the famous Lithuanian basketball club Lietuvos rytas. The club were derided by international media after the highly offensive racist claims of the clubs’ former president. […]

Lithuanian stand in the Munich (Germany) Fair, which will take place June 26-29
Economy

90 our of 100 universities in the world request Lithuanian lasers

One of the things Lithuania is best known for is the laser industry. While perhaps not at the very pinnacle of the industry, the country does not compare all too poorly against highly developed states such as the USA, Germany, France, China and others. And at the same time the industry shows no signs of slowing down, with growing sales and increasing numbers of manufacturers, which should keep Lithuania within the top echelon of the laser industry. […]

Giedrė Žickytė
Freetime

“Love has always been and will be a real thing” – interview with film director Giedrė Žickytė

I wanted to ask you about working with archival footage: your previous film, “How We Played the Revolution”, and “Master and Tatyana” are both related by you working with material that was sourced from archives. […]

German falg
Economy

Lithuania is attractive investment location to German business

According to the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce (AHK) economic survey 2017, Lithuania is one of the best locations in Central and Eastern Europe. Companies in Lithuania want to invest more and expect they will need more staff. However, increasing wage costs are expected. The scores for the fight against corruption, transparency of procurement and the availability of skilled workers slightly dampen the positive mood, German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce informed in a press release. […]