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1st coronavirus case confirmed in Lithuania

The first coronavirus case was confirmed in Lithuania early Friday morning, the country's Health Ministry said.

People returning to Lithuania from China advised to avoid contact

People who have returned from China where the new COVID-19 coronavirus is spreading are advised to avoid contact with people for two weeks.

EU leaders fail to agree on new budget: Nausėda hopes for decision over month

EU leaders on Friday failed to agree on the Community's 2021-2027 budget amid disagreements over its size and priorities.

New campaign starts: do you know where Vilnius is?

After the massive success of the “Vilnius – the G-spot of Europe” campaign, the Lithuanian capital is following its own footsteps and launching…

Intelligence: free Russian visas add to security risks

Russia's free electronic visa system increases the risks to Lithuania's security by facilitating the recruitment of spies by Moscow, Lithuanian…

British student opens up about life in Vilnius: I expected to see worn-down buildings here

Green, leafy Vilnius, which exploded in colour this fall when leaves turned red, yellow and orange colours amazed Gemma Darker, a Psychology maj…

Airbnb and Vilnius sign agreement

From 1st February 2020, Airbnb will automatically collect tourism levies from guests when they book via the Airbnb-platform and transfer it to t…

Lithuania marks Jan 13 anniversary and honors freedom defenders

Lithuania marks the 29th anniversary of Soviet aggression and the memory of killed freedom defenders on Monday.

Lukiškės Prison: bringing the past into the future

The prison complex in Lukiškės has always been a multifunctional space. At the time of its construction, in 1904, it was one of the most modern…

President retreats from idea of proposing stricter regulation on plaques

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda is retreating from plans to table a bill to require municipalities to follow criteria set by the central go…

Parliament extends deadline for adapting trains for people with disabilities

The Lithuanian parliament on Friday extended, for another four years, the deadline for Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai (Lithuanian Railways, LG) to adapt…

Christmas fairs in Kaunas: from sustainable living to traditional crafts

There’s more than one festive fair or bazaar going on every weekend in December, and we’ve selected the most interesting and cosy ones in Kaunas.

Restored first colour Lithuanian film has its world premiere in Washington

As Lithuanian films are receiving more and more recognition at international film festivals, the Lithuanian film heritage is also being screened…

Vilnius to host important conference of European Physicists

The 14th European Conference on Atoms, Molecules and Photons (ECAMP'14) will be held in Vilnius, bringing together more than 400 scientists from…

Hollister Incorporated opens new manufacturing facility in Kaunas

Hollister Incorporated, an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide, yesterday…

Belarus' firm demands EUR 10 mln from Lithuania over removal from GIPL tender

The Lithuanian government is preparing for a possible dispute with Belarus' pipeline construction company Beltruboprovodstroy which has filed a…

Pennsylvania Guard to help army to develop division-level HQ

Representatives of the Lithuanian Land Force and the 28th Infantry Division (28ID) of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and subordinate units…

Nauseda: memory of Lithuania's 1st president should be duly honored in Vilnius

The memory of Lithuania's first President Antanas Smetona should be duly honored in Vilnius, President Gitanas Nauseda says.