POLITICS
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis: Israel is our strategic partner and friend
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis met with Yuli-Yoelio Edelstein, Speaker of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament),who is visiting Lithuania. “Israel is our strategic partner in the Middle East. The Government is eager to further strengthen cooperation between our countries, which is of great value to us”, noted the Prime Minister, recalling that today marks the 25th anniversary of the dipomatic relations between the two countries. More
Lithuania elected to Executive Council of World Tourism Organization
During the 22nd session of the General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in China, Lithuania was elected to the Executive Council for 2018-2021 for the first time and re-elected as the Vice-Chairman of the Regional Commission for Europe. More
Linkevičius: Vilnius is an important capital for discussions about the Eastern Partnership’s future
“Eastern European countries that pursue reforms and European values must be given the prospect of becoming new EU member states. Furthermore, cooperation with these countries must be upgraded to a qualitatively new level,” said Minister Linas Linkevičius during an international event, which was dedicated to the Eastern Partnership and entitled ‘Vilnius Consultations’. More
ECONOMY
Vilnius launches the biggest renewal of public transport in its history
Vilnius is celebrating an unprecedented and truly historic event. It has launched the biggest renewal of public transport in the city’s history. The first 50 of the total 250 new buses are on their way and will transport local residents and guests of the city across Vilnius. The last major renewal of Vilnius public transport took place a decade ago when almost 90 new buses were purchased. Today, in Europa Square, Mayor of Vilnius Remigijus Šimašius presented the first out of 250 new buses, which was wrapped in red ribbon. More
70 postgraduate students to get Lithuanian state support
Lithuania has earmarked financial assistance to 70 postgraduate students from seven countries, the Education and Science Ministry said. Tsupport is granted to bring in more international students and attract gifted young people from abroad to study in Lithuania. More
FinTech Revolut settles in Lithuania with local office and team
Revolut has taken a further step towards positioning Lithuania as a key market as the innovative fintech announces the launch of a Vilnius-based office and team. The Vilnius-based team will be responsible for accelerating ambitious growth targets across Lithuania as well as strengthening the service in Latvia and Estonia. More
Lithuanian industrial and scientific achievements presented at Kobe international industrial fair
On September 7-8th, Lithuanian Embassy for the first time participated in Kobe International Industrial Fair with Lithuanian national booth, where life sciences, photonics, information & communication technologies, engineering, and other Lithuanian economic sectors were presented. More
Lithuanian Kidy Tour starts working in Latvia
Lithuanian Kidy Tour operator has launched operations in Latvia, the company’s spokeswoman Karolina Kazukauskaite said. Kidy Tour will start flights from Riga in spring 2018. The company plans to serve 5,000 travelers going on a vacation from Latvia to Turkish Antalya resort. More
CULTURE, TOURISM AND SOCIETY:
Artworks by Studija Mindiuzarte at START Art Fair, Saatchi Gallery
START Art Fair returns to London's Saatchi Gallery this September, showcasing emerging artists from new art scenes to give art collectors and enthusiasts alike the opportunity to discover artwork from developing global markets. The fourth edition of START kicks off the London autumn arts season and takes place from 14 to 17 September 2017. This year START features Lithuanian art platform Studija Mindiuzarte. More
Armenian schoolchildren started their new school year with Lithuanian backpacks designed for road safety
On occasion of new academic year Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Armenia together with experts of the Lithuanian Road Administration under the Ministry of Transport and Communications for four years have been visiting various Armenian schools and share Lithuanian safe traffic practice. More
Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra going to play in Mumbai
Lithuania’s signature Western classical music band, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO), is coming to play in Mumbai. The Orchestra will give two memorable concerts at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai on 10 and 11 October. More
Information based on MFA
