Ethnic minorities

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Experts: love for Russian propaganda does not depend on nationality

The war in Ukraine has intensified the issue of national minorities. Experts say that the public is reassured that it…

2 years ago
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Ernest Alesin: “I want people not to be ashamed of their ethnicity”

On National Communities' day, Media4Change talks to Ernest Alesin, the head of the Association of Lithuanian Media in the Languages…

3 years ago
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A countermeasure for one of Lithuania’s regions against Russian propaganda evaluated

After noting the slower pace of vaccination in East and South-East Lithuania, talks resurfaced of establishing a special TV broadcaster…

3 years ago
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Polish Ambassador advises Polish party in Lithuania against celebrating May 9

Celebrating the end of World War II on May 9 is not a good thing to do, as the day…

7 years ago
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Lithuanian intelligence report in short – 6 key threats

Lithuania's intelligence institutions on Monday published the traditional report of national security threats. BNS Lithuania presents the six key threats…

8 years ago
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On attempts to dismantl Tomaszewski‘s monopoly on ethnic minorities

A part of members of Seimas are considering the possibility to reduce the vote requirement for parties based on ethnic…

8 years ago
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Russian propaganda most impactful on ethnic minorities

Europe has finally admitted what has been spoken about in Lithuania for a long time now – it is experiencing…

8 years ago
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Loyalties and opinions of Lithuania’s ethnic minorities

Russia would defend the rights of its nationals and Russian speakers everywhere, including abroad. Such are the menacing notions emanating…

8 years ago
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What would Lithuania’s Russian speakers do if Moscow invaded the country?

A recent poll asked Lithuania's ethnic minorities what they would do if the country were attacked by a foreign power.To…

8 years ago
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Ethnic minority groups hold rally outside US embassy in Vilnius

Around 300 people held a rally outside the United States embassy in Vilnius on Thursday, protesting against Lithuania's domestic policies.…

8 years ago
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From Grand Duke Gediminas to present – A history of how Lithuania has treated its ethnic communities

Lithuania has a long history of being home to ethnic minority communities, from as early as 1323 when Grand Duke…

8 years ago
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New €1m Roma integration project in Vilnius will challenge negative perceptions

Vilnius municipality is to launch a new Roma integration project that it said would challenge the negative perceptions of the…

8 years ago
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What world leader did a grandmother in Klaipėda receive a letter from?

A grandmother from Klaipėda, Lithuania has received an unexpected letter from a world leader congratulating her on the end of…

8 years ago
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Parade in Vilnius celebrates Polish Diaspora Day

Lithuania's Polish speaking community held a traditional parade on Saturday to celebrate the Polish Diaspora Day which is observed on…

8 years ago
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Polish schools being used as political tool, claims deputy mayor of Vilnius

After Thursday's rally of ethnic minority schools, a dispute has broken out between the protestors and the Vilnius municipality authorities…

9 years ago
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Ethnic minority schools staging protest in Vilnius

Representatives of ethnic minority schools are staging a rally outside the Municipality of Vilnius on Thursday in protest of what…

9 years ago
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Who will drive winter out of frosty Lithuanian-Polish relations?

Despite plenty of issues of common interest at international level, relations between Poland and Lithuania remain frozen. [...]

9 years ago
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Vilnius considers plan to break up Roma town

Vilnius authorities are considering a plan to integrate the city's Roma population into the society. It involves breaking up the…

9 years ago
  • Politics

Parliament should approve non-Lithuanian names on passports now, says PM

The Lithuanian parliament should adopt a new law, allowing Lithuanian nationals to spell their names using non-Lithuanian characters in ID…

9 years ago
  • Politics

Seimas pledges to maintain ethnic minority schools

The Lithuanian parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday, saying the country will continue to provide opportunities for ethnic minority communities…

9 years ago