Athens revitalises its “urban lung” with EUR 1.5 million project
The “Lycabettus Programme” will enliven one of the capital’s abandoned hills
Greece / Athens / Development / Green City
Lithuania
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- Klaipėda Sea Festival goes ahead despite spike in Covid infections
- Lithuania leaves 8-month lockdown behind
- Jail is fun and Vilnius proves it
- Bars and nightclubs in Lithuania can be open around the clock
- Renovated Ferdinand Square lets visitors feel Klaipėda’s past
- Vilnius adopts General Plan for the next 15 years
Lithuania / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Klaipėda Sea Festival goes ahead despite spike in Covid infections
The Mayor asked unvaccinated visitors not to attend the annual event as the Lithuanian port city recorded the country’s highest infection rate
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Lithuania leaves 8-month lockdown behind
Some restrictions, like wearing facemasks indoors, remain in place
Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Jail is fun and Vilnius proves it
250 artists unleash their creativity this summer in the new entertainment hub “Lukiškės Prison 2.0”
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Bars and nightclubs in Lithuania can be open around the clock
Despite the relaxation of certain restrictions, the nationwide lockdown remains in force until 30 June
Lithuania / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Renovated Ferdinand Square lets visitors feel Klaipėda’s past
New pavement depicts a network of 19 century streets
Lithuania / Vilnius / Development
Vilnius adopts General Plan for the next 15 years
The strategic blueprint envisages more green areas and sustainable mobility options, as well as stricter building standards
Lithuania / Poland / Lublin / Vilnius / Digital transformation / Smart City
Time-space portal links Vilnius and Lublin
The project brings people of different cultures together and encourages them to broaden the perceptions of self, nation and unity
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Lithuania extends nationwide lockdown until 30 June
Nightclubs can reopen, while cafes and bars can stay open until midnight
Lithuania / Vilnius / Green City / Public Spaces
Vilnius’ new green garments
From June, people can admire the Reformatų Square Garden, take a walk along the new Paplaujos Boulevard and while away the time on the right bank of the Neris River
Lithuania / Mobility / Public Spaces
Renovated Vaidila Square in Klaipėda opens to the public
The nearby buildings also await reconstruction
Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
New Vilnius museum presents Lithuanian history as reality in progress
The reconstruction of the former tsarist barracks that house the cultural facility took more than a decade
Croatia / Ireland / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
Watch the official Capital of Culture handover ceremony tonight
Galway and Rijeka will hand the title to Esch, Kaunas and Novi Sad
Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Two Vilnius beaches awarded Blue Flag
Balsys (Green Lakes) and Žirmūnai are the first freshwater beaches in Lithuania to receive the international eco-label
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Lithuania enacts lockdown exit plan
Shopping centres and entertainment venues will reopen from 19 April with strings attached
Lithuania / Energy efficiency
Lithuania’s Renovation Project of the Year 2021 winners announced
Apartment buildings in Klaipeda, Marijampolė and Šiauliai have been picked in public voting
Lithuania / Culture and Tourism
Sailing around Kaunas: mission possible
The area will open to recreational and passenger shipping following the cleaning of the Nemunas riverbed and installation of a new pier
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Lithuania extends lockdown, reinstates travel curbs
The decision has been prompted by the approaching Easter holidays and the first detected cases of the South African variant
Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism / Development
Abandoned historic area in Vilnius up for EUR 45 million makeover
The project was halted in 2018 and redrawn, taking into account comments by architects, heritage experts and the public
Lithuania / Mobility
Marijampolė starts implementation of Sustainable Mobility Plan
Measures include public transport e-ticketing system, new information stands, and pedestrian crossings adapted for people with special needs
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Lithuania extends curbs on movement in 16 municipalities
The police will allow travellers to transit the restricted areas using bypass roads
Austria / Belgium / Croatia / Czechia / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Ireland / Latvia / Lithuania / Netherlands / Portugal / Slovakia / Slovenia / Sweden / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency
Sustainable Travel Index: European countries rank highest
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway rank at the top of Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
Lithuania / Alytus / Welfare and Health
Video cameras guard against littering in Alytus
The devices are being installed at problematic waste collection sites around the Lithuanian city
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Lithuania allows outdoor venues, driving schools to reopen
Negative PCR test will be required from all incoming travellers
Lithuania / Social City / Welfare and Health
Klaipeda takes on role of European Youth Capital 2021
The opening ceremony will be broadcast on 11 March at 6 p.m., via Facebook, YouTube, and the online TV platform of public broadcaster LRT Plus
Lithuania / Alytus / Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Lithuania extends lockdown until the end of March
Facemasks are no longer mandatory outdoors, provided a 2 m distance is maintained
Lithuania / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Klaipėda lighthouse to open to the public
While becoming a tourist attraction, the Lithuanian port city landmark will preserve its function as a navigational beacon
Lithuania / Alytus / Development
Alytus unveils 2030 Strategic Development Plan
The document prioritizes creating a convenient city that provides opportunities for all
Lithuania / Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Lithuania phases out corona restrictions
The country’s top public health official has been dismissed over poor handling of the pandemic
Lithuania / Energy efficiency
Lithuania allocates EUR 10 million for removal of LPG cylinders from apartment buildings
Apartment residents are encouraged to switch to alternative energy sources
Lithuania / Alytus / Culture and Tourism
Alytus Sinagogue: restoration is over
The historic building will house a division of the Alytus Ethnographic Museum
Lithuania / Development / Growing City
Architectural visions for Klaipėda’s Bastionų Namai development unveiled
Residents are invited to vote for their favourite project
Lithuania / Vilnius / Economy and Finance / Education and Sport / Green City / Growing City
Vilnius 2021 budget up by EUR 52 million
The city educators will enjoy an annual free public transport ticket
Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism / Development / Green City
Japanese garden to spring up in Vilnius
Its design follows the concept of famous landscape architects Shiro and Yukihiro Nakane
Lithuania / Vilnius / Development / Education and Sport
Winter sports palace to emerge in Vilnius
The planned ice arena will feature two hockey fields, a skating rink, warm-up and figure skating choreography halls
Lithuania / Energy efficiency
Energy efficient buildings in Klaipėda on the rise
A total of 204 apartment buildings have been renovated since 2005
Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
Vilnius marks Freedom Defenders Day with special projection
The Lithuanian capital has started preparing for its 700th anniversary well ahead of 2023
Estonia / Berlin / Budapest / Krakow / Lisbon / Ljubljana / Madrid / Porto / Prague / Tallinn / Thessaloniki / Valletta / Vilnius / Digital transformation
Tallinn named best city in the world for digital nomads
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
Lithuania / Economy and Finance
Šiauliai residents put city ideas to the vote
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Lithuania / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms
Countdown to Lithuania’s e-residency scheme launch
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Lithuania tightens lockdown restrictions
PM has attributed the spike of infections to shopping sprees right before the quarantine
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Lithuania restricts movement to curb the spread of Covid-19
The lockdown is extended until 31 January with no curfew envisaged so far
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Vilnius Christmas tree named Most Beautiful in Europe
The stunning installation is like a surreal sculpture with a surprise inside
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Energy efficiency
Lithuanians scrap old cars for green vehicle bargains
The government has allocated EUR 3 million to compensate polluting car owners who opt for eco-friendly means of transport
Vilnius / Education and Sport
Vilnius new national stadium’s woes coming to an end?
A court has overturned the Public Procurement Office’s order for the city to terminate the signing of concession agreement with the builder and the investor
Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Vilnius 2020: Christmas with a difference
Due to the pandemic, it will be less exuberant, but brighter, more intimate, and rich in alternative ideas
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Lithuania heads towards lockdown
Restaurants, sports clubs, swimming pools, theatres and cinemas are set to close under Wednesday’s expected decision of the Cabinet of Ministers
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Welfare and Health
13 municipalities in Lithuania go into two-week coronavirus quarantine
Customer registration is mandatory for catering and entertainment establishments
Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Construction of hospital annex for the elderly begins in Vilnius
All inpatient palliative care services provided in the Lithuanian capital will be concentrated in one institution
Vilnius / Energy efficiency
Vilnius waste-to-energy plant gears up for operation
The modern facility will prevent 160 thousand tons of waste ending up in landfills, ensure competitive heat prices and reduce electricity imports
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Mobility
Electronic registration mandated upon arrival in Lithuania
Arrivals from 13 countries need not to self-isolate
Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius / Politics and Reforms
Baltic states blacklist 30 Belarusian officials, including Lukashenko
The no-entry list will be expanded in the future, economic sanctions found to be counterproductive
Barcelona / Belfast / Brussels / Gdansk / Milan / Nicosia / Poznan / Turin / Vilnius / Warsaw
“Disappearing walls” spring up around Europe
They can be seen in 10 countries
Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Vilnius starts a new phase in Roma integration
The city’s 2020-2023 integration programme takes into account suggestions by representatives of the Roma community, NGOs and involved institutions
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Human chain from Vilnius to Belarus border shows support with protesters
Several Lithuanian municipalities provide support to those who wish to participate
Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Vilnius Night Hive set to transform the night life in the city for the better
New creative space in the Lithuanian capital fights against drug and alcohol addictions
Alytus / Welfare and Health
Alytus Youth Park gets a new look
There will be 7 zones in the recreation area which boasts 40 year-old greenery and unique sculptures
Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Vilnius prepares for second wave of coronavirus
Measures concern public transport, schools, healthcare institutions and businesses
Vilnius / Mobility
Loop traffic in Vilnius Old Town comes into force
Visitors and residents can drive to their destinations as before, but will not be able to cross the historic city centre
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Lithuania welcomes tourists with “pink soup carpet”
The installation at Vilnius International Airport launches the "Discover colours you never knew existed" campaign
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Meet me on the beach in Vilnius
The Lithuanian capital is becoming a summer resort this year
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Vilnius downtown becomes open-air art gallery
The project "Art without a roof" aims to support artists hit by coronavirus restrictions
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
New running trail and world travel for Vilnius residents
Every second summer weekend Lithuania’s capital will celebrate the culture of 7 countries
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Lithuania lifts quarantine for arrivals from 24 European countries
Klaipėda mayor calls for vigilance as the port city remains in the front line of contact with the coronavirus
Alytus / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency
Bridge to Alytus’ treasure trove
The city boasts a unique botanical reserve and the largest adventure park in Lithuania
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Vilnius challenges coronavirus with Mask Fashion Week
Culture is the focus of Vilnius 4×3 action plan
Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Exit ban for Lithuanians lifted
Outpatient medical services in the Baltic country will resume
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Vilnius revives outdoor cafés
The municipality offers city spaces to catering establishments for free and encourages customers to purchase vouchers
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Moving images under the stars
Following its groundbreaking success in Vilnius, the drive-in cinema arrives in Lithuania’s second largest city
Vilnius / Energy efficiency
Green islands to emerge in Vilnius
100 new squares for recreation will be installed in multi-apartment districts under the municipal project
Cannes / Nice / Vilnius / Innovation and Research
How drones help cities during the coronavirus pandemic
From the French Riviera to the Black see – learn how EU cities mobilize technology against the pandemic
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
The Create Vilnius programme revives history through art
2020 is the year of UNESCO World Heritage in Lithuania
Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Vilnius helps seniors in isolation with Silver Line
Telephone conversations become the safest form of communication, says service's manager Kristina Čiuželienė
Bulgaria / Lithuania / Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Welfare and Health
School closures and travel restrictions in Lithuania to prevent coronavirus spread
Vilnius closes educational institutions and public entertainment spaces
Lithuania / Culture and Tourism
The Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania
This was the first time that an occupied state declared independence from the dissolving Soviet Union
Vilnius / Politics and Reforms
Vilnius City adopts three-year Strategic Action Plan
The municipal activities will be focused in ten priority areas
Lithuania / Alytus / Ukmergė / Vilnius / Innovation and Research
Lithuania replaces visits to the GP with teleconsultations
As of 3 March, patients can receive treatment recommendations over the Internet
Vilnius / Development
Sewarage rehabilitation project will put an end to street flooding in Vilnius
It is financed by EU Cohesion Funds and Vilnius City
Ukmergė / Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Social taxi to start rolling in Utena
The service ensures safe and comfortable travel for people with disabilities in Lithuania
Lithuania
Restoration of the State Day in Lithuania
Today Lithuania celebrates its independence from Germany, achieved in 1918
Vilnius / Innovation and Research
Innovation transfer between Germany and Lithuania
A conference in Vilnius presented good practices in the housing sector
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Forget the G-spot, the search for Vilnius continues!
The Lithuanian capital is launching a new tourist campaign, laughing at its own obscurity
Vilnius / Energy efficiency
Vilnius bans disposable plastic utensils at city events
The decision, effective this March, is in line with the EU Council Directive aimed at reducing the environmental impact of certain plastic products
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Airbnb will transfer tourism tax directly to the City of Vilnius
The booking platform is the first to sign such an agreement with a city in Lithuania and in the Baltic states
Vilnius / Mobility
New baggage management and screening systems to cut check-in times at Vilnius Airport
Luggage processing rate is expected to increase threefold
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Vilnius Festival of Lights braves the winter dark
The second edition of the event will be held January 24-26, featuring 30 light installations by mostly Lithuanian artists
Vilnius / Innovation and Research
Mood-measuring cameras are a huge hit in Vilnius
The system can say if you are happy or not after analyzing your facial expression, body language, temperature and other factors
Vilnius / Education and Sport
Vilnius will finally have new national stadium
The city council greenlighted the 156-million-euro contract with the builder and the investor
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Prohibited items Christmas tree arranged at Vilnius Airport
The eccentric sculpture has a serious message for passengers to take home
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
The Christmas metamorphosis of Vilnius city jail
Searching for a new identity, the grisly former prison will greet visitors with light installations and a water-sculpted Christmas tree
Estonia / Amiens / Bratislava / Budapest / Cluj-Napoca / Prague / Split / Tallinn / Tartu / Vienna / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Vote for the best Christmas market in Europe
Is your city among the finalists? There are only a few days left to cast your vote
Vilnius / Mobility
Vilnius unveils plans for new electric car charging stations
59 new fast charging stations will become available in the capital by the end of the year
Vilnius / Interviews
When designing policy, we should never forget to consider how people feel
Conversation with Vytautas Mitalas, Deputy Mayor and Egle Radvile, Chief Technology Officer with the City of Vilnius
Vilnius / Development
Vilnius unveils digital strategic direction
The Vilnius City Strategic Direction Vilnius 2IN paves the way for a more modern and digitalized urban environment
Vilnius / Energy efficiency
Vilnius improves water treatment capabilities
The municipality, alongside the city’s heating company are committed to protecting the environment
Vilnius / Development
Vilnius Japanese garden to go forward despite lack of private backing
The municipal council of Vilnius took over the private company responsible for the long stagnating project
Alytus / Culture and Tourism
Alytus heeds citizens in cultural revival
The Alytus Culture and Communications Centre is prepping for renewal to match expectations of locals
Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Vilnius to have the most modern railway museum in Eastern Europe
The new museum will boast holograms, virtual reality and many other forms of advanced and high-tech storytelling
Vilnius / Welfare and Health
Vilnius -first Lithuanian municipality to join Diversity Charter
The Lithuanian Diversity Charter aims to ensure equal opportunities for everyone
Vilnius / Mobility
19 million investment in Vilnius’ public transport
50 new buses will be purchased for the Lithuanian capital’s fleet
Lithuania / Culture and Tourism
Statehood Day of Lithuania
On this day Lithuania celebrates the coronation of the first known Grand Duke of Lithuania – Mindaugas
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Lithuania / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Klaipėda Sea Festival goes ahead despite spike in Covid infections
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Lithuania leaves 8-month lockdown behind
Lithuania / Vilnius / Culture and Tourism
Jail is fun and Vilnius proves it
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Bars and nightclubs in Lithuania can be open around the clock
Lithuania / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Renovated Ferdinand Square lets visitors feel Klaipėda’s past
Lithuania / Vilnius / Development
Vilnius adopts General Plan for the next 15 years
Lithuania / Poland / Lublin / Vilnius / Digital transformation / Smart City
Time-space portal links Vilnius and Lublin
Lithuania / Welfare and Health
Lithuania extends nationwide lockdown until 30 June
Lithuania / Vilnius / Green City / Public Spaces
Vilnius’ new green garments
Lithuania / Mobility / Public Spaces