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Vilnius mayor: How Kremlin propaganda tested Vilnius’ wariness

We received an interesting request a few weeks ago. At first glance, it was nothing bad, but on a more…

5 years ago
  • Lithuania

Vytautas Bruveris. The storm from the political scene has also entered the Presidential Palace

Took away a gunpowder barrel from beneath the nation’s behind. This was the explanation of Vilnius Mayor R. Šimašius for…

5 years ago
  • History

Rasa Čepaitienė: The Nighttime Politics of History (An answer to A. Nikžentaitis)

In his article, Alvydas Nikžentaitis (a Lithuanian historian recently appointed as the director of the Lithuanian Institute of History -…

5 years ago
  • Politics

Vytautas Bruveris. Politicians’ tools – hammer and sickle

If the nation is sitting on a powder keg, it must suddenly be removed from beneath its behind. These are…

5 years ago
  • Latest

Will we long hide our historical wounds in the name of glory?

The historically necessary and courageous decision of Vilnius city Mayor Remigijus Šimašius to take down the commemorative plaque to Jonas…

5 years ago
  • Economy

Direct flight Vilnius – London to be launched

On May 1, a new direct flight Vilnius - London is launching. It will operate from Vilnius (VNO) direct to…

5 years ago
  • Society

Lithuanian capital elects first openly gay politician to city council

Last weekend, the Lithuanian capital city of Vilnius elected the first openly gay politician to its city council. Human rights…

6 years ago
  • Opinion

Election lessons: how to defeat ‘beavers’ in municipalities?

I have been witness to election campaigns since 2011 when I had a chance to prepare an election manifesto for…

6 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Election intrigue only beginning: behind the scenes processes proceed

Visvaldas Matijošaitis is celebrating his victory in Kaunas after the first round, however in the other big cities, a fierce…

6 years ago
  • Society

Vilnius to celebrate March 11: march, tours and free public transport

On 11 March, Vilnius city dwellers and city guests will follow the Roads of Freedom in Vilnius. Everyone is invited…

6 years ago
  • Freetime

Renewal of St. Casimir’s Fair: 4 m high bridge, music and more than 1,500 tradesmen

The 416th St. Casimir’s Fair in Vilnius started with the St. Casimir’s March from Lukiškės Square to Kudirkos Square where…

6 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Parties take to decisive battle over municipalities: some hope to maintain positions, others aim for records

With little time left to the municipal and direct mayoral elections, political party leaders are pondering, which city and region…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Vilnius to see launch of scooter-sharing system: five companies express willingness to develop the system

As early as this spring Vilnius city dwellers and guests will be offered to take advantage of the service of…

6 years ago
  • Society

Historical breakthrough – there are no more obstacles to building a multifunctional complex in Vilnius

Residents of Vilnius and sports community of the country can mark today as a day to remember – the Council…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Architects from all over the world invited to Vilnius to design National Concert Hall

An international architectural idea competition for the National Concert Hall has been launched. Architects from all over the world are…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Welcome to Vilnius workshops to support foreign talent relocating to Lithuania’s capital

This Tuesday Vilnius’ business development and tourism agency Go Vilnius at the Workland Business Centre announced a series of dedicated…

6 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Kęstutis Girnius. The changed Lithuanian political landscape

Politics does not stand in place, change is a near constant even if the changes are often insignificant. New political…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Order and Justice Party candidate to Vilnius mayor – Remigijus Žemaitaitis

The Order and Justice Party is delegating its chairman Remigijus Žemaitaitis to run for Vilnius mayor. The politician himself confirmed…

6 years ago
  • Society

Can a Christmas tree send a social message? It can in Vilnius

A Christmas tree unveiled in Vilnius this week looks nothing like the shiny decorated trees usually associated with the holiday.…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Candidates to Vilnius mayor view solving congestion differently: proposals range from tramway to monorail

Tramway, free parking lots, free public transport, smart traffic system – these and other measures, which could be used to…

6 years ago