February 16

  • Politics

Prof Landsbergis: humanity is “becoming more devilish” and Europe of nations is “turning into a Eurasia of man-eaters”

Professor Vytautas Landsbergis, the Chairman of the Speaker of the Reconstituted Seimas, said at the commemoration of February 16th that…

2 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania celebrates its Independence Day

All Lithuania has celebrated its national day on February 16. On this occasion we would like to congratulate all Lithuanians…

6 years ago
  • History
  • Opinion

Lithuania’s Century

In the twentieth century, most of Lithuania underwent seven currency changes, not counting a stretch with no currency at all,…

7 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania feels strong support from West as it celebrates centenary

Lithuania feels strong support from its Western allies as it celebrates the centenary of restored statehood, the country's leaders said…

7 years ago
  • Global LT

Los Angeles Airport to light up in Lithuanian flag colors for February 16

The Los Angeles International Airport in the US will light up in the colors of the Lithuanian flag for the…

7 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

V. Landsbergis: being a president, just as a priest, requires a calling

"There are many who wish to be president, but very few who have a calling for it. It is a…

7 years ago
  • History

Lithuanian, German ministers to sign agreement on 1918 Independence Act

The foreign ministers of Lithuania and Germany will Thursday sign an agreement on handover of the February 16, 1918 Independence…

7 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania didn’t break down, stood up strong – Grybauskaitė

Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė has extended congratulations to the nation of Day of Restoration of State, urging people to remain…

8 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

US state secretary congratulates Lithuania on Restoration of State Day

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has congratulated Lithuania on the Day of Restoration of State, emphasizing the security cooperation…

8 years ago
  • Society

Happy Independence day!

Lithuania celebrates the Day of Restoration of the State, commemorating the 99th anniversary since the nation declared independence from the…

8 years ago
  • Culture

Vilnius invites to celebrate the 100th Independence Anniversary with sound of trumpets

One year before the proclamation of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuanian statehood in Vilnius – from this…

8 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Threat to Lithuania is real and verbal warnings to Russia no longer suffice

It appears this year will have ample concerns and scandals as well, while positive things will be rarer, however it…

8 years ago
  • Opinion

Opinion: Marathon is over, let’s get to work

Lithuania has finished its annual marathon of celebrating its statehood. [...]

9 years ago
  • Society

Anti-refugee and far right march in Kaunas on Independence Day draws protests

An estimated 300 ultra-nationalists marched in Kaunas on Independence Day chanting anti-refugee slogans and celebrating what Jewish groups say are…

9 years ago
  • Society

Google congratulates Lithuania with Gediminas Castle logo on February 16

Internet giant Google painted its logo in the Lithuanian flag colours with Gediminas Castle at the centre its logo on…

9 years ago
  • CORPORATE

‘We need to stand together as Lithuanians against Belarus nuclear plant’ – Landsbergis

The Restoration Parliament Chairman Vytautas Landsbergis has called on all Lithuanians to unite in opposing the Astravyets nuclear power plant…

9 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania celebrates 98th anniversary of statehood

Lithuania celebrated the Day of Restoration of the State on Tuesday, commemorating the 98th anniversary since the nation declared independence…

9 years ago
  • Culture

Should we celebrate or mourn on February 16th?

The inter-celebratory period gives us a single day between Valentine's day, which is dedicated to billions of lovers around the…

9 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Obama on independence day: ‘Lithuania continues to serve as a model to others’

US President Barack Obama has praised Lithuania's contribution to supporting Eastern Partnership countries and Ukraine, saying that Lithuania "continues to…

9 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

US, Kiev send towering congratulations to Lithuania for Independence Day

A skyscraper in the centre of Ukraine‘s capital Kiev was lit in the Lithuanian tricolor with Lithuanian coat of arms…

9 years ago