Articles by Lithuania Tribune

German falg
Economy

Lithuania is attractive investment location to German business

May 24, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

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. […]

LGBT
Society

Liberals move to allow partnerships for both different and same-sex couples

May 23, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

Lithuania’s opposition Liberal Movement proposes to allow civil partnerships for both unmarried opposite-sex couples and same-sex couples. […]

With the Danish flag
Economy

Danish IT firm to establish development team in Vilnius

May 17, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

Trustpilot, considered one of Denmark’s most promising startups, is establishing a product development division in Vilnius. In the next two years, the company, which operates one of the world’s largest online review communities, plans to build a team of approximately 40 software system engineers in the Lithuanian capital. Initially, this team will be responsible for the infrastructure of big data and authentication systems that the Trustpilot platform is based on. […]

e-commerce
Economy

Lithuanian e-commerce traditions

May 16, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

Since e-commerce is rapidly becoming more widespread in Lithuania and the number of new online shops is growing, the habits of the population are changing as well. The number of people making purchases online that has recently been consistently on the rise shows not only consumers’ loyalty to Lithuanian online stores, but also reveals the fears of those who are still reluctant to buy from online stores. […]

Snown in Telšiai town in the West of Lithuania. Foto / DELFI reader Vida
Society

Lithuania covered in snow. Again…

May 9, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

Snowless Christmas, white Easter appears to be a new normal in Lithuania. Still, with a less than three weeks until the official summer kicks off in Lithuania, this morning many Lithuanians woke up feeling that it is the middle of winter. […]

Viking Ship
Freetime

Viking Ship is approaching Vilnius

April 29, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

On the 6th May on the Neris River the 11th century Viking ship will appear. The crew of the ship together with several groups of ancient Baltic tribes will invite all interests to go on a time journey and experience the story of the Europe’s last pagan tribes in the Viking times. The event “Day of Tribes” in this day from 14:00 – 20:00 will transfer the banks of the Neris River besides the White bridge of Vilnius into an ancient camp of warriors, craftsmen, salesmen and storytellers. […]

Hyperloop One delegation in Lithuania
Economy

Faster, greener, cheaper: Hyperloop One visits Lithuania

April 24, 2017 Lithuania Tribune 0

Hyperloop One spent a day visiting Lithuania and met with ministers, innovators and business community. They gave everyone updates of the progress they are making towards building the first functioning Hyperloop. They are currently building a test demonstration site in Nevada and will show off the first prototype in the middle of this year, Vladas Lašas’, representatives wrote in a press release. […]