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Seimas rejects LRT investigation conclusions: unprecedented vote in Seimas

On Thursday, the final vote on the LRT investigation commission’s conclusions was held in Seimas. As Remigijus Žemaitaitis, who chaired…

6 years ago
  • Society

Vilnius: your new pilgrimage destination

In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Lithuania on 22-23 September, Vilnius is inviting visitors from all over the world…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Vilnius selected as one of 34 World Heritage sites in the EU featured in ‘World Heritage Journeys’ sustainable travel web platform

Coinciding with the European Heritage Days celebrations, UNESCO will launch the first-ever web platform dedicated to World Heritage and sustainable…

6 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Šarūnas Legatas. Lithuania and the new world order

With tectonic shifts in global processes, it is becoming vital to renew discussions in Lithuania about the country's foreign policy…

6 years ago
  • Culture

Baltics set up joint cultural foundation

The culture ministers of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on Sunday signed in Riga an agreement on the establishment of a…

6 years ago
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  • Opinion

Should Lithuania choose between Palestine and Israel?

We should not sit on two chairs, we must clearly choose our partners – Israel and the USA, conservative MP…

6 years ago
  • Freetime

Winegrowing regions a destination for Lithuanian visitors to the Czech Republic

Thanks to a direct bus connection from Vilnius, most Lithuanian visitors to the Czech Republic can travel to Prague and…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Government starts preparations for EUR 35 mln ministerial campus project

The Lithuanian government starts preparations for moving ministries into a new campus, with the value of the project, not including…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Liberal Movement picks MEP Auštrevičius as presidential candidate

MEP Petras Auštrevičius will be proposed as the Lithuanian Liberal Movement's candidate for the 2019 presidential elections. [...]

6 years ago
  • Politics

Mazuronis going to presidential election to step up natl spirit

Lithuanian MEP Valentinas Mazuronis who intends to run as an independent candidate for the 2019 presidential elections says his program…

6 years ago
  • Culture

UNESCO experts recommend refining Libeskind’s design for office building in Vilnius

Experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)…

7 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

The most important events of 2017 in journalists’ eyes – Mažylis‘ discovery and Trump’s presidency

The most important events of 2017 for Lithuania were the discovery of the February 16 Act of Independence, new law…

7 years ago
  • Freetime

Lithuanian Destination of Excellence: Pakruojis Manor

In the Northern part of Lithuania which is notable for its brewery traditions and the cuisine of noblemen, on the…

7 years ago
  • Society

UNESCO experts to evaluate property development projects in Vilnius

Experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)…

7 years ago
  • Politics

Seimas scraps efforts to save Curonian Spit’s illegal buildings from demolition

The Lithuanian government decided on Wednesday to put an end to efforts to approve adjustments to the Curonian Spit National…

7 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania’s ambassador at UNESCO takes office

Lithuania's new ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irena Vaišvilaitė has handed letters of credence…

7 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania again supports Israel at UNESCO in dispute with Palestine

Lithuania on Tuesday voted against the resolution at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which condemns Israel's…

7 years ago
  • Culture

Value of Kaunas’ modernism lies in city’s spirit, not only in buildings – UNESCO expert

A UNESCO expert says that the value of Kaunas' modernism, which Lithuania want to be recognized as a World Heritage…

8 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania to advocate for Crimean Tatar rights at UNESCO Executive Council

The Lithuanian government agreed on priority issues the country will raise during its term at the United Nations Educational, Scientific…

8 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania starts work at UNESCO Executive Board

Lithuania is starting work at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Executive Board. [...]

9 years ago