Chris Kline (left) in Ain Sifni, cemetery in north Iraq. Photo KTU
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US war journalist Chris Kline: Danger was an occupational hazard

US reporter Chris Kline shares his story about becoming a war journalist and the unexpected consequences of this choice. […]

Vilnius goes dark for Earth Hour
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Vilnius centre lit by nothing but candles for Earth Hour 2016

At 8:30 local time on Saturday night, millions of people around the world turned off their lights and other electronic appliances for an hour to observe Earth Hour, an international tradition aimed at raising awareness about environmental conservation and efficient energy usage. In the centre of Vilnius, Lithuanians also observed the hour by gathering under the snow with a huge collection of candles. […]

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Despite successes wind farms continue to look for government support

The amount of electricity being generated by renewable resources in Lithuania is increasing – in Pagėgiai municipality in Western Lithuania alone, the wind farm that began operating there this year – the largest of its kind in the Baltics – generates about 2% of the country’s energy needs. However, according to the farm’s owners, their work would still be impossible without support from the government. […]

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The Lithuania Tribune’s paywall: your questions answered

The Lithuania Tribune’s decision to implement a paywall raised questions among our readers, so we thought it would be helpful to answer some of the questions and concerns that we’ve heard most often from our readers. Read on for some answers to questions you may have from the Lithuania Tribune’s editor-in-chief Ruslanas Iržikevičius. […]

Lithuanians in East London celebrating St. Casimir's Fair
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How East London’s Lithuanian community celebrated St. Casimir’s Fair

On Sunday, the Lithuanian St. Casimir Parish festival began in East London began with a Holy Mass at Casimir Church with Bishop Nicholas Hudson from the Diocese of Westminster. On a sunny afternoon, the church was so full with Lithuanians that people were even listening from the street outside. “Today we prayed together for Lithuanians of the world and for each other” said Petras Tverijonas,who has served as the Priest of the Roman Catholic Church of St Casimir for seventeen years. […]