Foreign affairs
Lithuanian capital names street after Poland’s late president
The municipality of Vilnius on Wednesday named a street in the capital after Polish President Lech Kaczynski, who died in a plane crash in 2010. […]
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Society
Vilnius considers free public transport for Feb. 16
Vilnius is considering free public transport for passengers on Feb. 16, the centennial anniversary of Lithuania’s statehood. […]
Foreign affairs
Panel suggests no rush with Kaczynski’s, Nemtsov’s commemoration in Vilnius
A Vilnius commission in charge of names has suggested taking it slowly with commemoration of late Polish president Lech Kaczynski and murdered Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov. […]
CORPORATE
Parties hurrying slowly to the elections
The presidential elections are no cause for parties to put in any exceptional effort. The Liberal Movement is prepared to be the first to name its candidate for next year’s presidential race while the other […]
Politics
Court rules Vilnius Mayor Šimašius wrongfully dismissed Darius Udrys from Go Vilnius
A three-member panel of judges of Vilnius County Court decided on Monday to satisfy, in part, Darius Udrys’ appeal of a lower court’s decision regarding his dismissal from the position of Director of Go Vilnius, the official development agency of the City of Vilnius. […]
Politics
Vilnius mayor wants square next to Russian Embassy named after Russian democracy
Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius has proposed naming a square next to the Russian Embassy after Russian democracy. […]
Opinion
Vidmantas Valiušaitis. Regarding Škirpa – my Dear Mayor, the truth is rather to the contrary
The recent assertion by the Mayor of Vilnius, Remigijus Šimašius, regarding the Lithuanian diplomat and military officer, Col. Kazys Škirpa, and the pending attempt to “recall” the dedication of the street in Vilnius in his honour, compels me to respond. I do so in the name of truth and justice. The mayor opines that, while he concedes that Col. Škirpa was one of the first military volunteers to raise the Lithuanian flag at Gediminas Castle, on the other hand, he also allegedly called for the removal of the Jews. The Mayor goes on to say, “I am not inclined to agree that people, who have made such a declaration, be honoured by naming a street after them,” and he further asserts that “discussion on the matter has taken place” and now awaits “the decision of the Vilnius City Council on the matter.” […]
CORPORATE
Two candidates forging ahead in the race for Grybauskaitė‘s post
Voters looking around for Dalia Grybauskaitė‘s successor in the post of president so far sympathise with candidates who are similar to here, noted for their technocrat image. Nevertheless, certain party candidates could still turn the […]
Politics
Gentvilas picked as leader of Lithuania’s Liberal Movement
The Lithuanian Liberal Movement on Saturday elected Eugenijus Gentvilas, the elder of the party’s political group in the parliament, as its new leader by advantage of a single vote. […]
CORPORATE
Raimundas Lopata. 2G: the liberal dilemma
The upcoming Lithuanian Republic Liberal Movement (LS) chairman elections are important. December 9 will show whether this party will manage to free itself both externally and internally of the political corruption scandal. And it is […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania celebrating Finland’s 100-year independence anniversary
Lithuania is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Finland’s independence on Wednesday. […]
Society
Vilnius mayor apologizes for poor performance of road services
Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius has admitted that the road services of the Lithuanian capital city were not efficient enough in their response to the weather conditions, apologizing to Vilnius residents for the inconveniences they encountered due to traffic interruptions. […]
Politics
Šimašius not to run for Lithuania’s Liberal Movement chairman
Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius, the former leader of the Lithuanian Liberal Movement, has confirmed he would not run for the Saturday’s election for the party’s leader. […]
CORPORATE
No queue to lead the Liberals
With a week left to the Liberal Movement (LS) congress, only two candidates are officially aiming for the seat of chairman. Their chances to win are viewed as even and the weaknesses of both pretenders […]
Politics
Lithuania’s Liberals, Šimašius losing popularity – BNS/RAIT poll
The Lithuanian Liberal Movement, which has been battling a leadership crisis and recently lost state funding over financing violations, is also losing the support of the voters, shows a poll conducted by the market research company RAIT for BNS Lithuania. […]
Society
Lithuanian film director dismisses sexual misconduct charges, gives up municipal premises
Lithuanian film director Šarūnas Bartas on Tuesday said he disagreed with the sexual misconduct accusations leveled against him by two female artists, adding he would move out of the premises leased by the municipality for his Kinema studio on preferential terms. […]
Society
Lithuanian culture minister applauds those speaking out about sexual misconduct
Culture Minister Liana Ruokytė-Jonsson on Monday voiced her support for women and men who come forward about sexual abuse as public accusations of sexual misconduct were made against Lithuania’s internationally-known film director Šarūnas Bartas. […]
CORPORATE
Aušrinė Armonaitė: It is most important to keep the liberal political content
The crisis–struck Liberal Movement will elect a new leader and party management in an extraordinary party congress in early December. Political couloirs identify MP Aušrinė Armonaitė as a potential new party leader. Deputy chairman for […]
Politics
IT professional Poderskis appointed director of Vilnius administration
Povilas Poderskis, an advisor for technology to Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius, has been appointed as director of the Lithuanian capital’s municipal administration. […]
Politics
Lithuanian Liberals decide against founding new party
The Lithuanian Liberal Movement will not be eliminated and will continue operations, with the new leader to be elected in congress, not by way of direct election, the embattled party’s council decided in Vilnius on Saturday. […]