Robertas Dargis
Economy

Lithuanian industrialists welcome another minimum wage increase

The Presidium of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists (LPK) has confirmed on Tuesday that industrialists welcome the government’s plans to increase the minimum monthly wage once again in July. […]

Economy

Lithuania’s companies set off losses in CIS with exports to new markets

Due to the current geopolitical tensions and crisis, Lithuania’s exports to the region of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) last year declined by EUR 158 million, however, at the same time exports to new markets grew by EUR 176 million. […]

Michael Baum
Economy

Insights on building a billion-dollar company from Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Baum

Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur Michael Baum is coming to Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) to deliver a lecture and a pitching event. Baum is a CEO of 100 million worth investment company and startup academy FOUNDER.org which invests in student entrepreneurs from the world’s top universities and helps them build great companies. His lecture ‘The 8 Secrets to Building a Billion Dollar Company’ will take place on Tuesday 17 February. […]

Evaldas Ignatavičius
Economy

Businesses exporting to Belarus should expect obstacles, warns Lithuanian ambassador

As Belarus has joined the Eurasian Economic Union, companies developing their production in this country will enjoy new opportunities, however, businesses exporting to Belarus or transit of goods should expect certain difficulties, says Evaldas Ignatavičius, Lithuania’s ambassador to Belarus. […]

No Picture
Economy

Global Game Jam Lithuania: more than 60 games crafted in just one weekend

Global Game Jam is an annual, global marathon for game developers and enthusiasts also held in Lithuania. The event took place across three locations in Lithuania on January 23-25. The purpose of the marathon is to give a platform for professional game developers and enthusiasts. Event is seen as a natural space to meet up, build new relationships, share ideas and craft innovative games. […]

Ramūnas Matonis
Economy

Lithuanian police investigate over 250 cases of counterfeit euros

Police offices across Lithuania are performing more than 250 pre-trial investigations into counterfeit euros in circulation, spokesman for the Police Department, Ramūnas Matonis, told BNS. […]