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What’s on in Lithuania this weekend

On 11 March 1990, Lithuania declared its independence from the Soviet Union. March 11th is a national holiday in Lithuania, but there will be plenty of events throughout Lithuania for everyone – whether you’re looking to celebrate the occasion or simply want something interesting to do. […]

Society

Controls on wiretapping still too weak in Lithuania, say critics

The scope of wiretapping of telephone conversations in Lithuania has fallen in the last year but critics maintain that court control of the practice remains too weak as Lithuanian judges approve more than 96% of requests from prosecutors. […]

Joint Life Science Centre
Society

Lithuania’s new science centres target first Nobel Prize

Lithuania’s new Joint Life (JGMC) and National Physical Sciences and Technology (NFTMC) centres will open on March 15 and Lithuanian scientists hope that modern technology and the knowledge acquired by the centre staff will lay the foundation for the first Lithuanian Nobel Prize. […]

Valdemaras Razumas
Society

Damage to Lithuanian education system ‘will take years to repair’

The standing of science was irreparably damaged during Lithuania’s shock transition to the free market in the 1990s as people saw they could make fortunes in trade rather than pursuing education and scientific research, says Valdemaras Razumas, president of the Lithuanian Science Academy. […]