Department of Cultural Heritage

  • Foreign affairs

Lithuanian court cancels fine for Soviet soldier tombstone installation without permits

A Vilnius court has cancelled a fine of almost 1,500 euros for an organization, named Forgotten Soldiers, which installed tombstones…

7 years ago
  • Foreign affairs
  • Opinion

Russia presents Lithuania with an ultimatum: agree with our conditions or we halt your project

It is unfortunate, but this year the organisers will face difficulties. Such hints were already bandied around by Kremlin propaganda…

7 years ago
  • History
  • Society

Trove of 500-year-old coins unearthed during street renovation in Kaunas

A clay pot with 350 coins dating back to the time of Sigismund II Augustus was unearthed on Monday by…

7 years ago
  • History
  • Society

Crypt found near Pushkin’s museum in Vilnius

A crypt has been found at St. Varvara's Chapel in Vilnius, which is part of the Markuciai Manor housing the…

7 years ago