Contraband cigarettes
Society

Share of contraband cigarettes down slightly in Lithuania – survey

The contraband cigarettes market in Lithuania has shrunk this year, standing at 17.7 percent, and the state budget lost around 50 million euros because of that last year, a new survey shows. […]

No Picture
Society

Lithuanian court turns to CJEU over car boot death case

A Lithuanian court has not issued a ruling in a compensation case related to the murder of a girl and decided to turn to the Court of Justice of the European Union for a preliminary ruling. […]

Antakalnis
Society

New primary school for Russian, Polish children to open in Vilnius

A new primary school where classes will be taught in Russian and Polish is planned to be opened in Vilnius. […]

Friendly stories Kaunas Photo @ Elijus Kniežauskas
Society

Friendly City maps challenge the stereotypes in and about Kaunas

Thursday, the new Friendly City Kaunas maps were presented at the Al Cantuccio Italian restaurant in the old town. 20.000 free copies of the Friendly City maps are now distributed around Kaunas and the Lithuanian capital city Vilnius, promoting diversity and showing local friendliness to tourists. In addition to the maps, the big news this year is the Friendly Stories photobook which includes ten different interviews representing contemporary Lithuania. It can be read on any of Friendly City venues in Vilnius or Kaunas, all listed online at friendlycity.info . […]

European Court of Human Rights
Society

Strasbourg court awards compensation for stalling land restitution in Vilnius Region

The European Court of Human Rights has awarded thousands of euros to several Lithuanian citizens for stalling land restitution in Vilnius Region. […]