Liudvikas Jakavičius
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3rd generation Lithuanian expatriate: My experience as military conscript

Liudvikas Jakavičius, a 31-year-old third-generation Lithuanian expatriate from Mexico, shares his experience of military service in the Lithuanian army. […]

January 13 tribute run in London. Photo Lithuanian Embassy in the UK
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London Lithuanians run out to make sure memories of January 13 will not be forgotten

Despite the inclement weather, Lithuanians living in London met at Parsloes park, Dagenham on the morning of Saturday 9th January for a commerorative run to mark the historic events of January 13. The pouring rain did not have any effect on the people or on the joyful atmosphere. […]

Carlos Levenstein
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Brazilian man with Lithuanian roots charges businesses for his consultations – unless they’re Lithuanian

If you met Carlos Levenstein in Sao Paulo, Brazil, you might not believe that he carries a Lithuanian passport. But this Brazilian man, who has loved pickles and black bread since he was a child, does what he can to support his Lithuanian roots. He regrets not knowing Lithuanian, so he makes up for it by helping Lithuanian businesses enter the South American market. […]

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Drop in expatriate remittances spells bad news for Lithuanian economy

Remittances from the Lithuanian diaspora has long played a significant role in the country’s economy. Expatriates send a lot of the money they make in the UK or Norway to their families that stayed behind in Lithuania, stimulating domestic consumption and keeping some low-earning relatives from falling into poverty. Statistics indicate, however, that remittances have dropped significantly this year. […]

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Lithuanians born abroad to be allowed dual citizenship

The Lithuanian parliament has endorsed a bill allowing Lithuanians who are born abroad to retain dual citizenship. […]