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Jonas Mekas in his loft Photo Ludo Segers
Culture

Out-take of a diary. Interview with Jonas Mekas

March 13, 2015 Ludo Segers 0

Lithuania and the world lost one of the most talented film makers of our times. The New York Times wrote in its obituary: ‘It is rare to have consensus on the pre-eminence of any person in the arts. But few would argue that Mr. Mekas, who was often called the godfather or the guru of the New American Cinema — his name for the underground film movement of the 1950s and ’60s — was the leading champion of the kind of film that doesn’t show at the multiplex.’ Please, read an interview with Jonas Mekas done in his home in New York. Let’s remember one of the greatest Lithuanians of our times.

Here is a interview with Jonas Mekas in March 2015. Jonas speaks speaks about how the art scene changes and benefits from technological changes. He also answers some questions from prominent Lithuanians. […]

Klaipėda LNG terminal
Energy

Lithuania may become first country to receive LNG from United States

March 10, 2015 BNS 0

Lithuania may become the first country to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States and, considering the agreements being signed, this might happen early next year, Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius has said. […]

Dance Group Malunas Photo Ludo Segers
Global LT

Foreign minister attends Lithuania’s Independence celebrations in Baltimore

March 10, 2015 Ludo Segers 0

On Sunday Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius attended celebrations of Lithuania’s Independence, the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the restoration State of Lithuania. This year the Lithuanian Community in Baltimore, MD also celebrates their 100th anniversary. The well attended remembrance with music and dance took place in the Lithuanian Community Hall in Baltimore. […]

US Secretary of Energy, Dr. Ernest Moniz and Minister of Energy Rokas Masiulis Photo Ludo Segers
Energy

US values Lithuania’s strive for energy security, energy minister says

March 3, 2015 ELTA EN 0

Lithuania’s Energy Minister Rokas Masiulis, who returned from his visit to the United States, says the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal as well as Lithuania’s strong stance on energy security has opened many doors. […]

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European Union

Lithuania hopes for speedier TTIP negotiations

March 2, 2015 Lithuania Tribune 0

In the meeting with UK’s Director for International Trade & Export Control of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Chris Barton, the Lithuanian Government’s Chancellor Alminas Mačiulis brought up the subject of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and its current relevance, the press service of the Government said. […]

Rokas Masiulis
Energy

American LNG exports would keep Russia from “blackmailing” Lithuania

February 27, 2015 BNS 0

US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Lithuania would prevent Russia from using “energy blackmail” against the country, Lithuanian Energy Minister Rokas Masiulis, who is meeting with US energy companies this week, said, noting that energy resources are now as important as arms exports. […]

Library of Congress Lithunian Regaining Independence Celebration Photo Ludo Segers
Global LT

US Library of Congress hosts Lithuania’s 25th anniversary of independence celebration

February 27, 2015 Ludo Segers 0

On Wednesday, the prestigious Library of Congress in Washington DC turned out to be the perfect backdrop to start the 25th anniversary celebrations of the reinstatement of Lithuania’s independence on 11 March 1990. Close to 200 dignitaries turned up, including Professor Vytautas Landsbergis, Linas Linkevičius, the Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rokas Masiulis, the Minister of Energy, and Congressman Michael Turner of Ohio. Among the dignitaries were also the Deputy Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Andriy Parubiy and the former Georgian President, Mikheil Saakashvili. […]

Linas Linkevičius
Foreign affairs

US must act together with Europe against Kremlin propaganda, Lithuanian top diplomat says

February 25, 2015 BNS 0

In an effort to fight Russian propaganda efforts and provide alternative sources of information for Russian-speakers, the United States and Europe must coordinate their actions, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius has said in the US. […]