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  • Politics

Lithuanian court revokes election watchdog’s decision to bar Briton from local elections

The Lithuanian Supreme Administrative Court on Friday satisfied a plea filed by British citizen Mark Adam Harold against the decision…

10 years ago
  • Culture

Fashion TV owner picks Vilnius as setting for new WWII film

Fashion TV founder and owner Michel Adam has chosen Vilnius, Lithuania, as the site for a full feature film. Shanghai…

10 years ago
  • Culture

Forbes recommends visiting Lithuania in 2015

A Forbes contributor picks Lithuania among her top three choices for travel in 2015. [...]

10 years ago
  • Politics

Vilnius Mayor Zuokas to seek re-election

Vilnius Mayor Artūras Zuokas confirmed on Monday his plans to seek re-election in the upcoming municipal elections in March. [...]

10 years ago
  • Economy

Invest Lithuania awarded for professionalism and success

The 16th annual awarding of St. Christopher's statues took place at Vilnius Town Hall on 18 December. The statutes, which…

10 years ago
  • Economy

Libeskind unveils designs for new leisure centre in Vilnius

The City of Vilnius, together with private investors and the world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind have revealed the design for…

10 years ago
  • Economy

World-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind designs sports and wellness centre for Vilnius

Construction of sports and wellness centre Vilnius Beacon, designed by Daniel Libeskind, should break ground next year at Liepkalnis skiing…

10 years ago
  • Society

Is Vilnius the city of low-flying angels?

Everyone entering the Lithuanian capital is now greeted by a sign saying that Vilnius is the "city of low-flying angels".…

10 years ago
  • Society

New skating rink opened in Vilnius

Vilnius city residents and guests will be able to try a new ice rink in the Lukiškių Square, Vilnius City…

10 years ago
  • Culture

Vilnius and Kaunas to hold concerts in support of Ukraine

Lithuania's two largest cities of Vilnius and Kaunas will this month hold concerts to raise money for the treatment of…

10 years ago
  • Politics

Anti-gay MP Petras Gražulis to run for Vilnius mayor

The Order and Justice party has nominated Member of Parliament Petras Gražulis to run for Vilnius mayor's office. [...]

10 years ago
  • Culture

Britain’s The Telegraph recommends Vilnius Christmas market

In its official website, the UK's daily broadsheet, The Telegraph, has recommended the Christmas market in Vilnius for holiday makers…

10 years ago
  • Politics

Labour Party nominates Jonas Pinskus to run for Vilnius mayor

The Vilnius unit of the Labour Party has approved a list of candidates to run for the Vilnius City Council.…

10 years ago
  • Politics

Mykolas Majauskas gets conservative nomination to run for Vilnius mayor

Mykolas Majauskas will be running for mayor of Vilnius after receiving the nomination from the conservative Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats.…

10 years ago
  • Economy

A place to have your last meal on Earth

With so many café and restaurant chains coming to Vilnius, it’s always nice to find a place that is independent,…

10 years ago
  • Politics

Order and Justice party nominates TV producer Skaisgirys to run for Vilnius mayor

The Board of the Order and Justice party decided to nominate TV producer Rolandas Skaisgirys to run for the Vilnius…

10 years ago
  • Economy

Vilnius to build Tech Park in 19-century hospital

Vilnius Mayor Artūras Zuokas has announced about the construction of Vilnius Tech Park, a hub for startups and other businesses…

10 years ago
  • Society

Lithuanian capital to play EU anthem at official events

Vilnius will play the national anthem of Lithuania and the anthem of the European Union (EU) during official protocol events…

10 years ago
  • Culture

“I read, therefore I am”: Vilnius bids to be 2015 Global Capital of Books

Vilnius City Municipality is bidding to become the World Capital of Books in 2015 with a rich literary events programme…

10 years ago
  • Economy

Vilnius public transport drivers threaten with strike

Bus and trolleybus drivers of Vilnius had threatened with a strike, but pushed back plans for collective action after receiving…

10 years ago