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Cardiovascular diseases, tumors remain most common causes of death in Lithuania
40,100 people died in Lithuania last year, 946 fewer than in 2016. […]
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Historian Bumblauskas named most influential public figure in Lithuania – survey
Vilnius University historian Alfredas Bumblauskas has been named the most influential public figure in Lithuania, according to a survey by Spinter Tyrimai for the delfi.lt news website. […]
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Vilnius-based EHU attracts fewer students
The Vilnius-based European Humanities University (EHU) has enrolled 260 students to BA and MA programs this year, slightly fewer than last year, its representative Maksimas Milta says. […]
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Lithuanians uniquely recreate the Riga of 100 years ago in VR
Yesterday in Riga a Lithuanian innovation was presented: the recreation in virtual reality (VR) of life in the capital of Latvia a century ago. The one-minute video, called “Riga Time Jump”, can be viewed on any smart device or using a specially installed telescope at Riga Dome Cathedral Square, a press release from Nonsense.tv states. […]
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Staff member of Lithuania’s VIP Protection Department detained for alleged DUI
A staff member of Lithuania’s VIP Protection Department was detained for alleged drink-driving in the second-largest city of Kaunas on Wednesday night. […]
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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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Jazzu named most influential rep of pop culture in Lithuania – survey
Singer Justė Arlauskaitė-Jazzu has been named the most influential representative of the pop culture, according to a survey by Spinter Tyrimai for the delfi.lt news website. […]
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Pre-trial probe launched in Lithuania following actors’ church show
A pre-trial investigation has been launched in Lithuania after three actors, dressed like priests and promoting Zero Live Show, a movie, music and black comedy show, on Wednesday invited parishioners to this show ahead of a service at a church in Turgeliai, Šalčininkai District. […]
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Lithuanian Railways to launch early Vilnius-Klaipėda trains in September
State-run railway company Lietuvos Geležinkeliai (Lithuanian Railways) will launch early trains from the capital Vilnius to the western port of Klaipėda in the fall, the company announced on Thursday. […]
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20 migrants from Iraq, Afghanistan detained in Lithuania
20 migrants from Iraq and Afghanistan were detained in Lithuania’s northeastern district of Ignalina on Tuesday, the country’s State Border Guard Service said on Thursday. […]
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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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Vilnius starts renovation of Gate of Dawn Chapel
The renovation of the Gate of Dawn Chapel and St. Theresa’s Church will start in Vilnius this week, the Archdiocese of Vilnius said on Thursday. […]
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Lithuanians invited to take part in natl, regional park cleanup
Lithuanians are being invited to take part in an environment cleanup in the middle of September. […]
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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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No Vibrio bacteria found in Lithuania
Tests have found no Vibrio bacteria, causing diarrhea and infections, in the Baltic Sea water in Lithuania’s port of Klaipėda after the country’s Center for Communicable Diseases and AIDS recently warned about possible spread of the bacteria. […]
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Six foreigners with forged documents detained at Vilnius Airport
Border guards at Vilnius Airport have detained six people who flew in from Greece, having forged Romanian and Italian ID documents. […]
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SEB’s Nauseda named most influential business rep in Lithuania – survey
Economist Gitanas Nausėda, an adviser to SEB bank’s president, has been named the most influential representative of the business sector and economists, according to a new survey by Spinter Tyrimai for the delfi.lt news website. […]
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Tech enthusiasts want to take Lithuania’s flag into “space”
Several technology enthusiasts will try to take Lithuania’s flag into the stratosphere on the occasion of the country’s independence centenary. […]