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Lithuanians are fed up with last minute travel deals

According to Mokilizingas’ activity data for the first six months of this year and the observations of travel agencies, Lithuanians have less and less hope of finding an attractive last-minute travel deal and planning their holidays in advance, a press release from the company states. […]

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Lithuanian scouts mark the middle of their Scouting history

Lithuanian scouts marked the middle of their Scouting history by organizing the biggest scout event in the Baltic region. The centenary Jamboree named “Generations of Campfire” took place in Rumšiškės, one of the biggest open air museums in Europe, from 14th to 22nd of July, a press release from the Lithuanian Scouts Union states. […]

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The development of the residential housing project “Matau Vilnių” near the Tauras Hill has begun

At the Aludarių street, in the territory of the former brewery “Tauras”, construction works of residential housing “Matau Vilnių” (Eng. Vilnius is in my sight) have started. During the first stage of construction, the development of three buildings “Pilies”, “Upės” and “Tilto” is planned. The first stage will comprise a total of 92 apartments, with a panoramic view of the historical and modern city centre. The sustainable real estate development company “YIT Kausta” will undertake the construction of the project in a location of the capital that is rich with history, a press release from the company states. […]

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Online social networking dangers: what are they and how to protect yourself against them

Nowadays, social media is one of the main tools for communication, and a way to obtain and share information. Naturally, the youth are among the most active users: most of them have their profiles on various social networks and social media is an integral part of their everyday life; thus, the youth (14-29 yrs) is the most affected group by the dangers of social networking: disguised advertising, propaganda, fake news, and information creating a distorted perception of reality just to mention a few, a press release from VGTU states. […]

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Justmin mulls renouncing halfway house demand for convicts

Lithuanian Justice Minister Elvinas Jankevičius is doubting the effectiveness of halfway houses and calls for considering other measures for inmates with good behavior to finish their sentences. […]

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Firefighters put four major fires in Lithuania under control

Firefighters have managed to put four major fires in Lithuania under control. […]