Society

Lithuanians giving more to charities, non-profits and NGOs

More than 70,000 requests for tax redirections to various charities, non-profits and nongovernmental organisations have been submitted in Lithuania this year. According to the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI), the number of requests and recipients has been growing every year. […]

Janina Butkevičienė, Letizia Taliani de Marchio and Benita Guillaume  visit the Finish stand Photo Ludo Segers
Society

13th Christmas Charity Fair in Vilnius to offer international gift ideas

On 5 December, the Christmas Charity Fair in Vilnius will be organised in the Vilnius Town Hall to benefit some of the most vulnerable in society. The International Women’s Association of Vilnius celebrates this year the thirteenth edition of the charity fair. […]

David Holliday, Aldona Kerpytė, Christopher Peart and British delegation. Photo Nijolė Raudytė.
Society

Run in Klaipėda pays tribute to late British ambassador

“Hope Run 2015” in Klaipėda was dedicated to the memory of the first British ambassador to independent Lithuania Michael Peart. […]

Juozas Olekas
Foreign affairs

Seven Ukrainian soldiers to come to Lithuania for treatment

Seven Ukrainian soldiers will arrive in Lithuania soon to undergo medical treatment, the Baltic country’s Minister of National Defence Juozas Olekas said on Wednesday. […]