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Vilnius rearranged traffic lights for independence day
To celebrate the Day of the Restoration of Independence on March 11, Vilnius changed the arrangement of traffic lights from the usual red-yellow-green to yellow-green-red, the colours of Lithuania’s national flag. […]
Society
Nationalist rally on independence day attracts 1,000
About 1,000 people took part in a controversial rally organized by the Union of National Youth in central Vilnius, chanting slogans “Lithuania for Lithuanians”. The event was held on March 11, when Lithuania celebrated the 26th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union. […]
CORPORATE
Lithuania’s traffic jams: smart thinking needed
Traffic jams in Lithuania’s largest cities can’t hold a candle to those that torment the residents of the world’s largest metropolises, but Lithuanians who live farther away from their workplaces complain about having to spend an hour or more a day in traffic jams during their commutes. What sort of losses do traffic jams cause, and can this problem be solved easily? […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian protests and calls for sanctions after Russia imprisons Ukrainian pilot
About 50 people gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Vilnius at noon on Wednesday, calling for the release of Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who is continuing her hunger strike in protest of the court’s proceedings. […]
Culture
Lithuanian photographer shortlisted in world photo awards
Karolis Janulis, a Lithuanian self-taught drone photographer, has made it onto the shortlist for the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards. This annual multi-category photography competition showcases some of the best photography in the world. […]
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Vilnius Tech Park to establish smart garden laboratory
Vilnius Tech Park is to develop a smart garden lab that will develop new technologies for urban gardening and other green city projects. […]
Economy
Several foreign companies interested in developing Vilnius metro, say supporters
The idea of building a metro network in Vilnius, which some in the city have been considering for many years, could be implemented using exclusively private investment without any government funds, according to supporters of the idea. They also claim that several foreign companies have expressed interest in building a metro system for Vilnius. […]
Society
Vilnius streets buzzing with Lithuanians and tourists visiting St Casimir’s Fair
Vilnius’ Old Town saw its streets fill and even congest with the large amount of visitors to the annual Saint Casimir’s Fair this past weekend. […]
Society
Street closings and public transport changes in Vilnius during St. Casimir’s Fair
As Vilnius’ traditional annual St. Casimir’s Fair kicks off this Friday, there will be street closings and public transportation changes that are worth knowing about for anyone traveling into, within or through the city. […]
Society
Traditional St. Casimir Fair begins in Vilnius
The traditional St. Casimir’s Fair is starting in Vilnius on Friday. For the first time, the fair will include a Jewish Township. […]
CORPORATE
Leader in ‘internet of things’ to collaborate with Lithuanian universities
Promwad, a leading pioneer of technologies for the ‘internet of things’ is to start a collaboration with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) as well as opening a new services centre in Vilnius. […]
Economy
Economy
Irregularities uncovered in Vilnius public procurement contracts
Some public procurement contracts signed in 2014 between Vilnius Municipality, then under the direction of former Mayor Artūras Zuokas, and private companies were illegal and should be annulled, said the Public Procurement Office. […]
Economy
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Culture
Historic Jewish cemetery in Vilnius to be protected by state
An old Jewish cemetery site in Vilnius should be listed as a cultural heritage object under state protection, suggests Diana Varnaitė, the director of the Cultural Heritage Department. […]
Culture
For the first time, Vilnius’ St. Casimir fair will have a Jewish village
In addition to the traditional parts of the annual St. Casimir’s fair in Vilnius, this year’s fair will, for the first time, include a Jewish “Village” as well. […]
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Vilnius top Baltic capital for quality of life
Lithuania‘s capital has a higher quality of life than other Baltic State capitals Riga and Talinn, and is ranked as the fourth best city in Central and Eastern Europe to live in, according to new research conducted by Mercer. […]