Queen for a Moment Photo at Open House VIlnius © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Freetime

Unique opportunity to see historic and iconic buildings in Vilnius

During the upcoming weekend of 28 and 29 April, more than 60 buildings will open their doors. Open House Vilnius, the organisers of this 4th annual event offer an exceptional opportunity to those interested in the design and history of public (and some private) buildings. Once again, visitors will be able to explore what lies behind the facades of some of the city’s most iconic and elegant architecture. […]

Even when signing books always the consumate politician, Guy Verhofstadt at the  Vilnius Book Fair  Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
European Union

Guy Verhofstadt Brings his EU reform ideas to Vilnius

A large enthusiast and captivated audience came out on a very cold Saturday afternoon to hear former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt speak at the annual Vilnius Book Fair. Verhofstadt is currently fraction leader of the Liberal Group in the European parliament. However, on Saturday his main message were his ideas for European reform and to make the EU stronger, more efficient, and to avoid more Brexit-like defections of the world’s largest and most powerful trading block. […]

Finnish Ambassador Michelsson and Mrs Ebba Michelsson with some of the children in the kindergarten   Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Society

A Finnish Christmas for needy Lithuanian children

Earlier this week the Ambassador of Finland to Lithuania and Mrs Michelsson visited a kindergarten in one of the poorest areas of Vilnius. Mrs Michelsson carrying a large bag of home knitted warm woolen socks and the Ambassador with an enormous box of sweets in hand brought some joy to children that possibly see very little of that at home. […]

Post Card Scenery Christmas  Photo © Ludo Segers
Freetime

A Vilnius Christmas Mood

Earlier this week a light snow dusting provided a little extra touch that we all associate with Christmas. It provided the right seasonal background for a picture perfect Christmas photos. It was last week that we got the official start to the Christmas season in Vilnius. […]

International Christmas Charity Bazaar  Vilnius  Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune (41)
Freetime

15th International Christmas Charity Bazaar

The International Christmas Charity Bazaar opened Saturday morning in the Vilnius City Hall, Rotušė. There was the usual excitement and plenty of smiles on the faces of young and old. This was the 15th edition of the charity event organised by Lithuania’s International Women’s Association with all proceeds going to support very worthy causes, 10 in all, carefully selected by the Committee. […]

Christmas goodies at the  Charity Bazaar Vilnius  Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune 2000
Freetime

International Christmas Charity Bazaar offers inspiring gift ideas

The 15th International Christmas Charity Bazaar in Vilnius Town Hall (Vilniaus rotušė) will this year take place on Saturday, 2 December from 12 to 18H. The Charity Bazaar is organised by the International Women’s Association of Vilnius and will benefit 10 good charitable causes, helping some of the most vulnerable in society. This year’s bazaar will offer again some wonderful ideas that fit every taste and budget. […]

Professor Gunnar Eskeland speaking at the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Energy Event Photo Marte Freihow Langeland
Economy

Lessons from Norway in a rapidly changing energy world

The Norwegian Embassy in Lithuania in cooperation with the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce hosted on Friday morning a presentation in the Comfort Hotel in Vilnius that allowed for a peek into the various parts that are transforming the energy puzzle. After opening remarks from Anne Sofie Bjelland, the Norwegian Chargé d’affaires, three specialists addressed innovation from very different angles and tackling very diverse aspects of changes affecting energy production and consumption. […]

Road Safety Seminar in Vilnius   Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Society

The Zero Road Fatalities challenge for Lithuania

Lithuania has come a long way from being one of the most hazardous road environments in the EU. Road fatalities have decreased substantially over the last 10 years. However, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Education and enforcement contribute to overall safety. The main factors to achieve safe roads are road design and reshaping human behaviour. Particularly speed, alcohol and risky driving styles contribute to road fatalities, no surprises. […]

Estonian Ambassador Jana Vanaveski   Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Energy

The Independence as a gas market swing supplier

What a difference one ship makes in combination with shifts in production in less than 3 years. It took a bit longer to get from complete reliance on a Russian-controlled energy-monopoly to a competitive market with increased security and interconnectivity. However, the presence of the Independence LNG floating facility in Klaipėda and the return of the USA as an energy independent country and exporter changed dramatically the supply and prices in the gas market. […]

Voroshilov, Molotov, and Stalin.  Yezhov airbrushed out of history by unknow Soviet artist  Public Domain
History

Airbrushed out of history in the USSR – Part 1

Some believe that photo manipulation started with Photoshop some 25 years ago. In fact, as early as 1846, when the first negatives were created, image altering took off. People and objects appeared and disappeared in photos. Photographic images acquired new meanings and ‘truth’ with the help of scissors, some ink, acid, and, eventually, airbrushes. […]