NTV Mir
Society

UK media watchdog rules that Russian channel in Lithuania gave biased coverage of Ukraine

The NTV Mir Lithuania, a Russian-language TV channel that had its broadcasts suspended in Lithuania, gave a biased coverage of the situation in Ukraine, the United Kingdom’s communications regulator Ofcom has ruled. […]

Society

Why Green Bridge statues did not become Bronze Soldier of Vilnius

Eight years ago, the Bronze Soldier of Tallinn, a memorial for WWII Soviet soldiers, was relocated from the city centre, which led to controversy and riots, also known as the Bronze night. Some were expecting similar reactions to removal of the so-called Green Bridge statues in Vilnius. But when they were taken down last week, there were no conflicts or provocations. How come? […]

Society

Lithuanian president supports removal of Soviet sculptures in Vilnius

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė says she is glad that the Soviet-era sculptures have been removed from the Green Bridge in central Vilnius. […]

Vilnius Roma ghetto
Society

Vilnius to set up commission for Roma integration

Vilnius Municipality is setting up a special commission to address social issues related to the Vilnius-based Roma settlement and take care of Roma integration. […]

Society

Part of Vilnius Green Bridge statues removed

Early Monday morning, two of the four Soviet era statues on the Green Bridge of Vilnius were removed. In their place, pots with blooming flowers were placed. […]