Foreign affairs

Strengthening US-Lithuania cooperation is crucial in face of Russia’s aggression, says MFA’s political director

Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Rolandas Kačinskas called on the United States of America and Nordic countries to contribute to the implementation of decisions taken at the NATO Wales Summit on measures to strengthen collective defence, as well as to remain active allies of Lithuania and the other Baltic states in dealing with energy, cybersecurity, information and economic security. […]

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Defence

Iron Sword 2014 enters active phase

On 4 November active phase of the multinational military exercise Iron Sword 2014 began at the Gaižiūnų Training Range and the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Range. The Training Audience from 9 NATO member states began training offensive and defensive operations in two major training areas of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, the Ministry of National Defence informs. […]

Andrei Gavrilov
Culture

Pianist Andrei Gavrilov to give concert in Kaunas

Herald of freedom, Don Quixote of the 21st century, lion at the piano – these are only several descriptions of one of the most famous and controversial music personalities in the world Andrei Gavrilov. Vytautas Magnus University and Kaunas Philharmonic Hall will invite to the only concert of maestro in the Baltic states, in the Big Hall of Kaunas Philharmonic Hall on 6 November. […]

Economy

Vilnius to build Tech Park in 19-century hospital

Vilnius Mayor Artūras Zuokas has announced about the construction of Vilnius Tech Park, a hub for startups and other businesses engaged in the ICT industry, Vilnius Municipality’s press service said. […]

Economy

Lithuanian Gas CEO removed from office

Lietuvos Dujos (Lithuanian Gas), the country’s main natural gas company, removed Mantas Mikalajūnas from office of the general manager as of 3 November. […]

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Foreign affairs

Foreign affairs and security experts discussed 2014 NATO Summit decisions in Lithuania’s embassy in Stockholm

The Embassy of Lithuania in Stockholm – NATO Contact Point Embassy in Sweden – in cooperation with Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and British Embassy in Stockholm organized the working dinner in order to discuss the implications of 2014 NATO Summit decisions in Cardiff for the Baltic Sea Region, for Europe and for the Trans-Atlantic Relations. […]

Vilnius University
Society

Lithuanian universities take part in NAJAH exhibition in Abu Dhabi

Seven Lithuanian universities are taking part in education and training exhibition and career fair NAJAH in Abu Dhabi, the largest such event in the region. […]