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  • Society

Government rejects proposal to include foreign names on IDs

On Wednesday, the government rejected a proposal submitted to the Seimas by a civil activist group that proposed introducing the…

9 years ago
  • Sports

Valančiūnas poised to become Lithuanian record-setter, surpassing iconic Lithuanian greats

Jonas Valančiūnas's extraordinary performance in the NBA playoffs with the Toronto Raptors has made waves in Canada and the NBA…

9 years ago
  • Freetime

Vilnius’ sakura cherry blossoms finally bloom

Vilnius residents were greeted with a long-awaited sight on Tuesday as the Japanese cherry blossoms near the Baltasis Tiltas (White…

9 years ago
  • Culture
  • Freetime

Annual international film festival – Kino Pavasaris – kicks off in Vilnius

The annual Lithuanian Kino Pavasaris film festival kicked off in Vilnius on Thursday night, bringing out a flurry of stars…

9 years ago
  • Society

New speed sign to dispense praise and criticism to Vilnius drivers

“Your driving is great,” “Thank you for driving safely”- these are the compliments greeting drivers in Vilnius on Šiltnamių street…

9 years ago
  • Uncategorized

Aivaras Abromavičius, resigned Ukrainian minister of economy, said to have returned

Aivaras Abromavičius, the Ukrainian minister of economy who said he would resign over pervasive corruption in the Ukrainian government, is…

9 years ago
  • Society

Iraqi refugee in Lithuania describes difficulties with integration

On Wednesday, the Vilnius Country Administrative Court heard a case brought before it by the first family of Iraqi refugees…

9 years ago
  • Foreign affairs
  • Opinion

What does Russian withdrawal from Syria mean for Baltics and Lithuania?

Russia's decision to withdraw the majority of its forces from Syria, announced on Monday by Vladimir Putin, has analysts questioning…

9 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuania in “medium-sized” political crisis but coalition likely to remain

Lithuania is currently undergoing a “medium-sized” political crisis, according to Lithuanian political scientists and analysts, but one that should not…

9 years ago
  • Society

70 percent of Vilnius taxis involved in €2 million fraud case

On Monday, 22 Vilnius taxi companies and 27 individuals were named in a case involving allegations of corruption among Vilnius'…

9 years ago
  • Society

Floating restaurant torn from mooring by thawing ice on Neris in Vilnius

At about noon on Tuesday, rescuers in Vilnius were alerted that the stream of ice flowing down the Neris as…

9 years ago
  • Society

Genocide research centre may publish list of suspected Lithuanian Holocaust collaborators

The Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania (LGGRTC) has announced that it may publish a list of individuals who…

9 years ago
  • Culture

Bestseller about Lithuanian exiles in Soviet Russia being adapted to film in Lithuania

You are surrounded by a blizzard and a never-ending snowscape as far as the eye can see. All you can…

9 years ago
  • Culture

Historic and modern Vilnius in then-and-now photos celebrate city’s birthday

On this day in 1323, Grand Duke Gediminas, the ruler of Lithuania at the time, wrote a letter that has…

9 years ago
  • Society

Protest at Norwegian embassy accuses children’s rights service of stealing children

On Thursday, a protest held in front of the Norwegian embassy in Vilnius drew attention to what participants referred to…

9 years ago
  • Global LT

Sand sculpture commemorating January 13 made by artist in California

On Thursday, Bill Lewis, a sand sculptor based in Santa Cruz, California, shared a photo of a sand sculpture on…

9 years ago
  • Economy

Lithuanian groceries among cheapest in Europe, says Maxima survey

This month, the Maxima retail chain performed a double independent price comparison for some of the most popular products sold…

9 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Stalin’s popularity rising in Russia, says poll

Over the last year, support for Joseph Stalin's policies and appreciation for his role has increased substantially in Russia, according…

9 years ago
  • Politics

Is Minister of Finance Rimantas Šadžius guaranteed an EU auditor’s post in Luxembourg?

Though a wave of discontent spread though the ruling coalition when Minister of Finance Rimantas Šadžius was appointed to be…

9 years ago
  • Defence

600 new military volunteers ahead of draft list publication on Monday

On Monday, the latest list of Lithuanian men selected for the draft will be published. Though the list will include…

9 years ago