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Hundreds of dairy farmers protest in Vilnius over milk crisis

Lithuanian dairy producers are holding a protest in Vilnius today to attract attention to the problems they are experiencing in the country’s dairy market with about 1,500 farmers attending the demonstration, according to the police. […]

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What’s on in Lithuania this weekend

Whether you’re looking to refresh your mind, body or spirit, there are plenty of wonderful events going on throughout Lithuania on Easter weekend. Here’s what’s on: […]

Photo: International Centre for Litvak Photography
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British expat peels layers of Litvak history in Kaunas

People like anniversaries, and 75 years since the establishment of Kaunas Ghetto is a good opportunity to remember the history of Lithuania’s Litvaks, says a British expat offering an original way of doing it. […]

Vilnius goes dark for Earth Hour
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Vilnius centre lit by nothing but candles for Earth Hour 2016

At 8:30 local time on Saturday night, millions of people around the world turned off their lights and other electronic appliances for an hour to observe Earth Hour, an international tradition aimed at raising awareness about environmental conservation and efficient energy usage. In the centre of Vilnius, Lithuanians also observed the hour by gathering under the snow with a huge collection of candles. […]

St Patrick's Day in Vilnius
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Vilnius greens river for St Patrick’s Day

People dressed in green celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday on the banks of the river Vilnelė that was coloured in shades of emerald. […]