Vilnius
Economy

Vilnius considers pillow tax to fund tourism promotion

The new fees aren’t making Vilnius tourism representatives happy, but they understand that the capital city must invest more into promotion. […]

Transformatorinė, kuri, kaip įtariama, sumūryta iš žydų antkapių
Culture

Electric substation built of Jewish tombstones to be dismantled next year

An electric substation in Vilnius, built during the Soviet times using Jewish tombstones, will be dismantled next year, the Lithuanian capital’s mayor says. […]

Remigijus Šimašius
Politics

New mayor promises transparency revolution in Vilnius finances – with possible repercussions for his predecessor

In an interview with The Lithuania Tribune, the new Vilnius Mayor, Remigijus Šimašius, revealed his administration’s Open Data Policy could have legal consequences for the city’s previous government headed by Artūras Zuokas. […]

Politics

New Vilnius mayor and city council sworn in

New Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius and members of the new municipal council were sworn in on Wednesday. […]