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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

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Kaunas historic centre to be “resurrected”

For decades one of Kaunas’ oldest squares has been without purpose, ignored by locals and tourists alike – this is about to change

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Taurage goes solar

The Lithuanian city will be purchasing and installing more and more photovoltaic power stations

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Enjoy Lithuanian history and tradition in the Merkine Manor

The historical site was recently leased to a new company, which aims to develop it in the perfect tourist spot

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Lithuania boosts solar power funding to 18 million euro

Funding is tripling for the period of 2020-2021

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Sirvintos, Lithuania, seizes solar opportunity

The Lithuanian city aims to have all municipally owned buildings powered by solar energy

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Vilnius -first Lithuanian municipality to join Diversity Charter

The Lithuanian Diversity Charter aims to ensure equal opportunities for everyone

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19 million investment in Vilnius’ public transport

50 new buses will be purchased for the Lithuanian capital’s fleet

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Klaipeda beach transforms into a football field for a day

Tomorrow 14 teams will take part in a football competition in Klaipeda

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Biržai encourages citizens to create a short film in less than a week

Organizers want everyone to be able to participate in the Lithuanian city's film festival

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Kaunas with innovative way to protect street art

Street art works have been removed by mistake – the city wants to prevent that from happening again

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Silute aims to become the most beautiful city in Lithuania

After unveiling of new bus stations, parks and shopping centres, the local government doesn’t plan to stop

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Vilnius with brand new way to reduce waste generation

A special kind of shop where people can exchange their unwanted things for stuff left by others

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Vilnius to have the most modern railway museum in Eastern Europe

Kaunas historic centre to be “resurrected”

Taurage goes solar

Enjoy Lithuanian history and tradition in the Merkine Manor

Lithuania boosts solar power funding to 18 million euro

Sirvintos, Lithuania, seizes solar opportunity

Growth

- Vilnius
- Education
Local universities in Lithuania with campaign to attract students

7 Universities in 3 municipalities will be holding open-door receptions for students in an attempt to make STEM fields appear more fun and interesting
June 03, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Alytus
- Economy
Alytus Economic Forum focuses on the city’s sustainable future

The Lithuanian city wants to be able to recycle and reuse 100% of the waste it generates
May 23, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Vilnius
- Education
Vilnius District municipality accused of discrimination

Lithuanians are forced to travel far in order to find schools offering education in Lithuanian
May 03, 2019 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Lithuania
- Vilnius
- Ukmergė
- Alytus
- Politics
Mayoral and municipal elections in Lithuania to take place on Sunday

The local government elections are to be held on 3 March 2019, while the presidential election will take place on 12 May 2019 and the European Parliament elections in Lithuania will be organised on 26 May 2019
March 02, 2019 15:00

Olya Georgieva
EN

Smart city

- Vilnius
- Transport
19 million investment in Vilnius’ public transport

50 new buses will be purchased for the Lithuanian capital’s fleet
July 27, 2019 15:00

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Vilnius
- Innovations
A 3D model of Vilnius to be created

The Polish company MGGP Aero will produce the model by the upcoming summer
March 29, 2019 21:30

Olya Georgieva
EN
- Vilnius
- Innovations
Vilnius aims to become the biggest business sandbox for tech start-ups

Here is what you need to know about the latest development in the efforts to promote PropTech in the capital of Lithuania
March 16, 2019 12:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Vilnius
- Transport
Scooter-sharing system to be launched in Vilnius

Striving to become the capital of scooters in Europe, Vilnius will not only reduce congestions but will also become a free area of scooters and other alternative means of urban transport
March 13, 2019 11:30

Olya Georgieva
EN

Society

- Vilnius
- 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
September 11, 2019 09:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Vilnius
- Welfare
Vilnius -first Lithuanian municipality to join Diversity Charter

The Lithuanian Diversity Charter aims to ensure equal opportunities for everyone
August 01, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Culture
- Vilnius
The international Vilnius Book Fair marks its 20th anniversary this year

The fair is considered the largest event dedicated to literature, music and cultural discussions in Lithuania
February 16, 2019 10:00

Olya Georgieva
EN
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The second round of DiscoverEU just opened

Apply before 11 December for your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
December 01, 2018 15:00

Olya Georgieva
EN

Interviews

- Interviews
- Alytus
Vytautas Grigaravičius, Mayor of Alytus: My main goal is to turn Alytus in one of the best cities for families to live, not just in Europe but worldwide

It’s great to know that the citizens of Alytus can suggest and decide what they need to be improved in the city so they can have a better, happier and healthier live
January 09, 2019 11:40

Olya Georgieva
EN