POLITICS
All of the Dutch contingent joined the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battalion in Rukla, preparation for joint training begins
All of the soldiers assigned to the contingent the Netherlands contributes to the German-led NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battalion have deployed in Lithuania. The main group Dutch troops numbering up to over 100 have arrived via the Lithuanian Air Force Air Base in Šiauliai. More
In Washington, D.C., Linkevičius attends meeting of the Global Coalition on the defeat of ISIS
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius took part at the Meeting of the Ministers of the Global Coalition on the Defeat of ISIS. The Minister stressed that Lithuania is ready to continue to cooperate closely with members of the Global Coalition working together to defeat terrorism. More
US Fortune lists Lithuania's president among top 50 world leaders
US business magazine Fortune has included Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė into the annual list of 50 world leaders."She's not called the Baltic states' 'Iron Lady' for nothing. Grybauskaitė, who in 2009 became Lithuania's first woman president, began urging action against (Russian President) Vladimir Putin's breaking of international law before Russia annexed Crimea or launched its 'influence campaign' in the US election," Fortune said. More
ECONOMY
Finnish business giant has chosen Vilnius
With a history of technical expertise in the aviation and maintenance, repair and overhaul industries, Kaunas has built a niche for itself in this field, aided by its international airport and adjacent free zone.On March 22nd, President Dalia Grybauskaitė opened Finland's Outokumpu Global Business Services Center in Vilnius. It is the first and only multifunctional business services site operated by Europe's largest stainless steel maker on the Old Continent. More
Transport sector: the growth of economic rates demonstrates strong competitiveness of the sector
According to the preliminary statistical data, all the key rates of the Lithuanian sector of transport and logistics were rising in the course of 2016. The gross domestic product (GDP), created in the sector, revenues of companies, the number of staff as well as export of transport services went up compared to the year 2015. According to the economists, these rates prove the sector to be highly competitive. More
Discover Lithuania’s startup ecosystem
Discover opportunities and talents that thrive within Lithuania's startup ecosystem. More
SOCIETY, CULTURE, SPORTS AND HISTORY:
Lithuania in Leipzig: German book fair's tribute to Baltic state
Lithuania's book market is a small one, and authors in the Baltic state often find it tough to earn a living. But they may get a boost this year - in Leipzig. More
Former Vilnius Jewish library listed as cultural value
The building of a former Jewish library in old-town Vilnius has been listed in the Register of Cultural Values, with plans to establish a Jewish Ghetto Memorial Museum in the facilities. More
Lithuania equates foreigners' professional experience with high qualifications
In an effort to facilitate the entry of skilled foreign labor into Lithuania, the government recognized professional experience as an alternative to higher education qualifications. More
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Deutsche Welle: 10 reasons to visit Lithuania
Lithuania, guest country at the Leipzig Book Fair, has long been more than an insider tip. In 2016 tourist numbers rose by almost ten percent. The Baltic state boasts natural splendor and delightful cities. More
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