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Experts on what action Šimonytė should take: how could it affect the Conservatives?

Last week, two striking episodes rocked the national political landscape - the ongoing issue of the transit of Belaruskalij fertilisers…

3 years ago
  • European Union

The vision of a digital native: who is Lithuania’s ruling party’s preferred candidate to become EU commissioner?

Appointed at the end of 2017 Virginijus Sinkevičius became the first Minister in the history of Lithuania born after re-establishment…

5 years ago
  • LIGHT

Norwegian-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 10 years with Gala Evening

On May 8 evening the Norwegian-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania celebrated their 10th anniversary in style in the Old…

6 years ago
  • Politics

In the last 2 years, number of MPs declaring their meetings with interest groups or lobbyists doubles

In the last 2 years, the number of Lithuanian MPs who declare with which interest groups or lobbyists they meet…

6 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Paluckas expects “Farmers” will not win any elections

What can we predict about the nearing presidential and European Parliament elections now that the municipal elections ended? [...]

6 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

What should be highlighted after this sleepless night for politicians?

Something special should be said on a morning such as this. Indeed, elections, which are the most important for most,…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Homanit to open plant close to Vilnius

Homanit, a leading manufacturer of medium-density (MDF) and high-density (HDF) wood fibreboards from Germany, has announced building a plant in…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Conservatives compare S. Skvernelis’ links to D. Gudelis with R. Paksas and J. Borisov’s friendship

A journalist investigation has uncovered facts that Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and Minister of Economy Virginijus Sinkevičius, running in respectively…

6 years ago
  • Economy

The number of foreign startups choosing Lithuania for starting their businesses is growing

Last year, the Startup Visa received 178 applications of foreign companies for participation in the programme and business development in…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Icelandic payment entrepreneurs establish HQ in Vilnius

Paystra, a fintech company founded and financed by Icelandic payments experts, providing payment services, is establishing its headquarters in Vilnius,…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Order and Justice Party candidate to Vilnius mayor – Remigijus Žemaitaitis

The Order and Justice Party is delegating its chairman Remigijus Žemaitaitis to run for Vilnius mayor. The politician himself confirmed…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Lithuanian start-ups attracted EUR 70 million in investments in 2018, further breakthrough will be determined by environment improvement

In 2018, the Lithuanian startup community achieved the record-breaking results, i.e. attracted EUR 70 million in investments from abroad and…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Sinkevičius selected as “Farmer” candidate to Vilnius mayor

The Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) Vilnius branch decided on Thursday evening that their candidate to Vilnius mayor would…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Moody’s chooses Vilnius for its new European location

Moody’s Corporation has chosen Vilnius, Lithuania as the location for its newest European office. Moody’s provides credit ratings, research, tools…

6 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

“Farmers” bring out their secret weapon in the Vilnius mayor elections

Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) deputy chairman, Minister of Economy Virginijus Sinkevičius confirmed to lrt.lt that part of the…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Israeli cloud services integrator chooses Vilnius for European base

TeraSky, a leading Israeli cloud solutions integrator, has just announced the opening of its European branch in Vilnius, Lithuania. The…

6 years ago
  • CORPORATE
  • Opinion

Kęstutis Girnius. Lithuania: with China, with the EU or for itself?

President Dalia Grybauskaitė had no doubt that her working visit to China, participation in the first import expo in China…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Railsbank opens new office in Lithuania

Railsbank, a leading UK-based open-banking and RegTech platform, has opened a new office in Vilnius, Lithuania, a press release from…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Icelandic tour operator chose Vilnius for international growth

Arctic Adventures, an Icelandic adventure tour operator, has announced plans to open its first office abroad in Lithuania. The company…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Life sciences is the top industry among Lithuanian innovators

Lithuania has been gradually becoming one of the high tech centres in the region – the country has defined a…

6 years ago