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Governance
Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė received Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award
2022 12 07
Governance
Free distribution of lightweight plastic bags to be banned in Lithuania
2022 11 25
Solutions
€1.2 million grant awarded to researcher Stephen K. Jones and his team at VU Life Sciences Centre
2022 11 23
Solutions
Lithuanian start-ups on the growth
2022 11 21
Governance
Lithuania Joins International Efforts to Achieve Zero-Emissions Target of Freight Vehicles
2022 11 18
Culture
Winners announced at the 15th Asia Pacific Screen Awards: Armenia, Germany and Lithuania co-production “Aurora’s sunrise” won the best animated film award
2022 11 15
Governance
Dates of NATO summit in Vilnius announced
2022 11 09
Governance
Minister for Environment: Lithuania can serve as gateway to Green Hydrogen in Europe
2022 11 08
Governance
Taiwan to invest 10 mln euros towards chip production in Lithuania
2022 11 08
Governance
Lithuania opens trade office in Taipei
2022 11 07
Solutions
Lithuanians will be the first in the world to be able to rent remote wind plants
2022 10 27
Life
The image of Kaunas in the context of Lithuanian municipalities: a city that takes a proud second place on the Life Quality Index
2022 10 26
Solutions
Lithuanian life sciences sector: facts and numbers
2022 10 25
Solutions
Dr. Stephen Jones: There’s vast expertise in life sciences in Lithuania
2022 10 24
Solutions
How has Vilnius Established Itself as Europe’s Newest Gaming Hub?
2022 10 24
Solutions
High-Tech City: Vilnius Tech Ecosystem Unites Under ‘Vilnius TechFusion’
2022 10 19
Governance
These 11 EU countries want climate to be at the heart of the bloc’s foreign policy 
2022 10 19
Solutions
Lithuanians win World Robotic Competition First Global Challenge
2022 10 18
Governance
Free anti-cyber fraudster tool launched in Lithuania 
2022 10 17
Life
Family life in Lithuania: why you and your loved ones will feel right at home
2022 10 16
Solutions
Nobel Prize Laureate Visits Vilnius for Closer Look Into Leading Laser Industry
2022 10 13
Solutions
Vilnius Airport: leader in reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the Baltic States
2022 10 12
Culture
13 artists from Ukraine, Romania, Lithuania, and Switzerland reflecting on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
2022 10 10
Life
Why are Lithuanians obsessed with nature?
2022 10 10
Culture
Ukraine: special guest of international contemporary art fair ArtVilnius’22
2022 10 07
Life
Vilnius Tempts Digital Nomads with Booming Remote Work Infrastructure and Cultural Discoveries
2022 10 06
Solutions
Lithuania will host EFIB’22, European flagship event in biotechnology
2022 10 03
Life
Work culture in Lithuania. What can you expect?
2022 10 03
Life
10 fun facts about Lithuania
2022 09 29
Life
Working remotely in Lithuania: best laptop-friendly spots
2022 09 28
Solutions
Kaunas digital twin created by KTU is among the best in the world
2022 09 27
Governance
Lithuania continues embracing innovation
2022 09 23
Governance
Solutions
Vilnius focusing on eco-mobility as part of Climate Campaigners EU initiative
2022 09 23
Life
Living without metro: mobility in Lithuania simplified
2022 09 21
Solutions
Taiwan, Lithuania jointly develop thin-disk laser
2022 09 21
Culture
Venice Orizzonti 2021 winner Piligrims is Lithuania official Oscars 2023 entry to international feature category
2022 09 21
Governance
Meda Surdokaitė among the best young scientists in the European Union
2022 09 19
Culture
Recognition of young Lithuanian director at short film festival in Florence
2022 09 19
Governance
Lithuania among strongest countries in the world in Digital Quality of Life
2022 09 13
Culture
Film about Jonas Mekas by KD Davison named best documentary at the Venice Biennale
2022 09 12
Create Lithuania („Kurk Lietuvai“) celebrates its 10th anniversary
2022 09 07
Culture
Everyone is an artist! Fluxus festival in Kaunas set to prove it
2022 09 02
Solutions
Lithuanians developed a takeaway food package that does not contain a single gram of plastic
2022 09 01
Culture
Two Lithuanian Films Have Been Shortlisted for the Best Documentary Award Nomination at the Prestigious European Film Awards
2022 08 30
Solutions
This Week’s Opportunities For Startups
2022 08 30
Governance
Lithuania co-creates the future of Ukraine
2022 08 24
Solutions
More encouraging conditions for foreign startups to relocate to Lithuania
2022 08 23
Governance
Baltic Way – symbol of peaceful protests and change
2022 08 23
Solutions
The innovation developed by Lithuanian scientists will allow a more efficient screening of voice pathologies
2022 08 12
Life
Lithuania’s capital: attractive and safe travel destination
2022 08 11
Solutions
Lithuanian and Taiwanese electric bus manufacturers UAB “Vėjo projektai” and “Tangeng Advanced Vehicles Co” signed a Memorandum of Understanding
2022 08 12
Culture
Kaunas 2022: the biggest co-creative festival invites to an unforgettable sound journey
2022 08 11
Solutions
The top five biotech startups in Lithuania
2022 08 11
Solutions
Lithuania continues to expand international partnerships in the field of biotechnology
2022 08 09
Governance
Solutions
3 reasons why startups should work with governments
2022 08 08
Life
Lithuania among the best remote work locations in the world
2022 08 04
Governance
Lithuania among European leaders in e-government assessment results
2022 08 02
Solutions
Women commanders in space analogues demonstrate more sustainable leadership behaviour
2022 07 26
Life
Solutions
Granules for treating polluted water – eco-friendly solution by KTU scientists
2022 07 20
Solutions
Lithuanian marketing automation tool Agenic attracted 120,000 euros of investment
2022 07 19
Culture
Lithuanians united in singing the National Anthem
2022 07 04
Culture
‘Sun & Sea’ performs in London
2022 07 01
Governance
€1.7 million allocated to tourism businesses
2022 06 30
Governance
88% of Lithuanians support EU and NATO membership
2022 06 28
Governance
Lithuania’s Revolutionary 5G Ecosystem for Start-Ups: EUR 24.5 Million Support, UK Entrepreneurs and the Scientific Community Offer Cooperation
2022 06 17
Governance
Lithuania receives most important European road safety award for improvements over last decade
2022 06 15
Solutions
Lithuanian Business in France to Present Defence Industry’s Potential
2022 06 14
Solutions
Lithuanian Scientists – A PhD in Natural Sciences and A PhD in Biophysics – Honored with Prestigious For Women in Science Awards
2022 06 10
Solutions
Dr Ieva Plikusienė ranked among globally recognized future talents
2022 06 09
Solutions
KTU researchers are investigating the links between facial recognition and Alzheimer’s disease
2022 06 06
Solutions
Lithuanian unicorn Vinted ahead of rivals Amazon, eBay, and Facebook
2022 06 03
Culture
Special prize to Mantas Kvedaravičius’ film Mariupol 2 at Cannes Film Festival
2022 06 01
Solutions
Lithuanian start-up ecosystem continues booming
2022 05 25
Culture
The “Confluence” Effect in Kaunas: thousands of people gathered in the city
2022 05 23
Solutions
Looking up to the stars: space tech in Lithuania
2022 05 23
Culture
The World Premiere of Mariupolis 2 at the Cannes Film Festival
2022 05 17
Culture
Global recognition of Lithuanian cinema
2022 05 16
Culture
Kaunas will be shaken by the grand “Confluence” weekend: organizers reveal an impressive three-day programme
2022 05 12
Solutions
Opportunities for start-ups in Lithuania: experts advise how to attract more investment
2022 05 12
Governance
Lithuania’s 18 years in the EU: co-creating a prosperous country
2022 05 09
Culture
Call for applications for grants from Ukrainian citizens, film culture or art creators
2022 04 29
Solutions
Lithuania ― a favourable country for women in science
2022 04 27
Governance
Last year, almost twice the amount of data was opened to the public
2022 04 25
Culture
Lithuania to host Ukrainian film days, an initiative to support Ukrainian filmmakers
2022 04 25
Solutions
Lithuania: acting for a greener Planet together
2022 04 22
Culture
May our unity blossom: let’s celebrate Vyshyvanka Day together
2022 04 22
Solutions
Lithuanian researcher’s model that could detect Alzheimer’s disease takes another step forward towards practical application
2022 04 19
Governance
Lithuania safe and secure in air, on land and online
2022 04 14
Solutions
Making the green energy greener: Lithuanian researchers proposed a method for wind turbine blades’ recycling
2022 04 13
Solutions
How Industry 4.0 can impact sustainable business innovations?
2022 04 11
The Innovation Agency Lithuania has been launched – a one-stop shop for business start, development and innovation
2022 04 08
Solutions
Lithuania has second unicorn: Nord Security raises $100 mln at $1.6 bln valuation
2022 04 07
Governance
The most talented students are awarded the first scholarships in the name of Prof. V. Šikšnys
2022 04 06
Solutions
MITA Invites Startups to Apply to the 6th Cohort of the “TechHub” Pre-accelerator
2022 04 04
Solutions
Fintech in Lithuania: solid, mature, and focused on quality
2022 04 02
Governance
Part of world’s largest alliance: Lithuania celebrates 18 years of NATO membership
2022 03 28
Life
The 4 million worth KTU Campus Library is open
2022 03 23
Culture
Meet Marina Abramović in Kaunas
2022 03 18
Governance
Lithuania proposes EU justice ministers consider setting up special tribunal
2022 03 16
Solutions
TechHub invites to help Ukraine by finding innovative solutions during the hackathon
2022 03 15
Governance
Freedom is a change-maker that can’t be taken for granted
2022 03 10
Governance
KTU terminates cooperation agreements with Russian and Belarusian universities, offers free studies for Ukrainian students
2022 03 01
Solutions
Enterprise Lithuania launched unified country of origin brand Co-created in Lithuania
2022 02 28
Solutions
A European patent will protect NEO GROUP’s sustainability innovation
2022 02 22
Solutions
German company Nokera will invest over EUR 40 million in a new plant in Vilnius district
2022 02 21
Solutions
Specialist VC Launches a €50M Dual Strategy Fund to Back Startups in the Baltics and Beyond 2022
2022 02 17
Solutions
Lithuania Introduced Unique B2B Matchmaking Tool to Help Foreign Companies Search for Business Partners in Lithuanian market
2022 02 14
Culture
Vilnius calls Lithuania to celebrate the 16th of February
2022 02 11
Solutions
5 Sales and Marketing Tips for Early Stage Startups
2022 02 09
Culture
SU-MENĖK is back: Vilnius invites to take the contemporary art route as “fare dodger”
2022 02 07
Solutions
“benme” attracted the second investment – 100,000 Eur for further development
2022 02 03
Governance
Minister of Transport and Communications: the transport sector is entering a zero-emission revolution and by 2030 we will see a major shift towards greening
2022 01 31
Life
Returned bottle containers have brought EUR 24 million to a Vilnius resident and over EUR 65.5 million to Lithuania as a whole
2022 01 28
Solutions
Teleworking can help solve environmental problems and develop smart cities
2022 01 25
Governance
Create Lithuania: Lithuania’s recipe for reverse brain drain
2022 01 21
Solutions
The land of 1000 startups: how Lithuania serves as a launchpad for future unicorns
2022 01 19
Life
Lithuania’s DNA: driven to grow, create and connect
2022 01 17
Solutions
Nano solutions for macro problems: 5 things to know about Lithuania’s life sciences industry
2022 01 12
Culture
The world celebrates the centenary of Jonas Mekas
2022 01 10
Life
10 reasons to work and start a business in Lithuania’s capital
2021 12 30
Solutions
MITA invites startups to apply for the “TechHub” pre-accelerator
2021 12 27
Solutions
Lithuanian startup “Traxlo” developed digital retail platform for staffless stores
2021 12 17
Life
Lithuanian creativity: a Christmas tree cut on a frozen lake
2021 12 17
Culture
Lithuania – a country, a film set, or both?
2021 12 14
Solutions
Laser leader Lithuania: how a small country achieved world-class excellence in laser technologies
2021 12 14
Solutions
Experts say that virtual reality will address the shortcomings of distance learning
2021 12 14
Governance
A new unique center fostering social and cultural progress inaugurated at LSMU
2021 12 13
Solutions
Mission to save Earth’s climate – NanoAvionics signs contract with Lemu for the world’s first global biodiversity observation mission
2021 12 13
Solutions
Lithuania’s Biotech Sector Growth Offers Co-creation Opportunity for US Firms
2021 12 09
Solutions
EUR 50 million will be earmarked to create an Industrial Innovation Park in Klaipeda
2021 12 08
Governance
A New Legal Platform For Startups Has Been Launched
2021 12 03
Governance
Aušrinė Armonaitė: our proposals to the US cover from bio to space technology
2021 11 30
Solutions
An Overview of a Record Year And Exceptional Startup Awards at The ‘Wrap Up of 2021 & Startup Awards’ Event
2021 11 18
Solutions
AmeBye: a young scientists’ solution to fight amoebiasis infection in developing countries
2021 11 15
Culture
Inspired Communities: the Strength and Success of Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022
2021 11 12
Governance
Developing sustainable transport infrastructure is essential for Lithuania to move towards zero-emission transport
2021 11 12
Solutions
Multifactor biometrics: the solution to authentication and security in a fast-paced world
2021 11 12
KTU
Solutions
New meat analogue developed by Lithuanian scientists – healthier, more flavours and environmentally friendly
2021 11 04
Solutions
Lithuanian lasers: reliable ammunition in the fight against COVID-19 and hackers
2021 10 29
Governance
Country as a sandbox: where startups and public institutions come to play
2021 10 29
Solutions
The Lithuanian invention helps reduce the effects of climate change
2021 10 27
Governance
Solutions
Lithuania will take part in shaping NATO defence and security technology innovation policy
2021 10 25
Solutions
Prime Minister has opened the Lithuanian National Day at EXPO 2020
2021 10 22
Expo
Solutions
Lithuanian Pavilion at Dubai Expo: 6 unmissable exhibits showcasing the best of Lithuanian innovation
2021 10 22
Expo
Solutions
World Expo 2020 exhibition – special attention to Lithuania’s global business potential
2021 10 22
Governance
Lithuania to donate 168,700 doses of Vaxzevria vaccine to Vietnam
2021 10 20
Solutions
VU LSC Team Has Won Gold of International Directed Evolution Competition
2021 10 20
Governance
US Senator John S. McCain Freedom Award to be presented to Lithuania
2021 10 18
Governance
Public and private sectors agreed on actions regarding 5G connection in Lithuania
2021 10 12
Solutions
EuropaBio chooses Vilnius for Europe’s largest biotechnology forum next year
2021 10 11
Expo 3
Culture
POrtal project at EXPO 2020 in Dubai invites the world to connect
2021 10 08
Governance
Solutions
A New Platform “Funding Guide” Has Been Launched – All Funding Opportunities For Startups In One Place
2021 10 07
Life
Solutions
Early-stage researchers and doctoral students from the Baltic region are invited to develop research ideas
2021 10 06
Solutions
Lithuanian Altas Auto will shift focus to electric busses
2021 10 05
Solutions
Lithuania at world exhibition EXPO 2020 in Dubai: open for co-creation
2021 10 01
Solutions
Deepening cooperation between Lithuania and Germany in the field of laser technology
2021 09 30
Governance
Lithuania to donate 50,000 doses of Moderna vaccine to Armenia
2021 09 29
Life
Solutions
How Lithuania’s second-largest city brings about first-class quality
2021 09 29
Culture
All Eyes on Kaunas: Lithuanian City Revealed the European Capital of Culture 2022 Programme
2021 09 27
Culture
Visitors of the Lithuanian Space Agency at the Biennale Architettura 2021 are becoming part of a new virtual celestial body
2021 09 27
Governance
Solutions
Blockchain Centre of Excellence in Lithuania
2021 09 23
Governance
Solutions
Baltic capitals connected by a special route to celebrate the European Year of Rail
2021 09 23
Governance
Solutions
Baltic Miltech Summit to Showcase World-Leading Exports from Lithuania’s Defence and Technology Sectors
2021 09 21
Culture
Life
Lithuania celebrates Venice International Film Festival Award
2021 09 15
Culture
Kaunas 2022 will reveal its programme during special Forum
2021 09 10
Culture
An Unexpected Twist of Events: Kaunas Airport Renamed to Fluxus Airport
2021 09 10
Solutions
Algorithm developed by Lithuanian researchers can predict possible Alzheimer’s with nearly 100 per cent accuracy
2021 09 10
Solutions
Lithuania: the future hub of life sciences?
2021 09 08
Solutions
How Lithuanian and German scientists are making research more accessible
2021 09 08
Life
Solutions
How Lithuania got its first unicorn while boosting sustainability in Germany
2021 09 08
Life
Solutions
Lithuania Gives Out 10,000 Nights for Free this Fall: New Tourism Boosting Campaign by 500 Accommodation Providers
2021 09 07
Solutions
During the ECIU University challenge, KTU students have developed an idea for oil recycling
2021 09 07
Governance
Solutions
Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics: biggest taxpayer in Lithuania
2021 09 07
Governance
Solutions
Vilnius chooses tapped over bottled water
2021 09 07
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Events

Solutions
01Nov
Govtech Summit
Hague, Netherlands
Solutions
26Oct
European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology&the Bioeconomy 2022
Vilnius, Lithuania
Culture
08Oct
The Meeting That Never Was, MO Museum
Vilnius, Lithuania
Culture
07Oct
International contemporary art fair ArtVilnius’22
Vilnius, Lithuania
Solutions
06Oct
Foreign Investors Annual Summit 2022
Vilnius, Lithuania
Solutions
22Sep
The conference for Lithuania’s life sciences co-creators
Vilnius, Lithuania
Solutions
08Sep
Open Vilnius’22 – International Community Meetup
Vilnius, Lithuania
Solutions
16Jun
GovTech Baltic Leaders international conference
Vilnius, Lithuania
Solutions
10Jun
Women’s Leadership Summit 2022: Economic Empowerment & Resilience
Vilnius, Lithuania
Solutions
26May
Startup Fair
Vilnius, Lithuania
Solutions
04May
CYBER SECURITY: Global Trends, Legal Aspects & Best Practises
Virtual event
Solutions
25Feb
UpdatEd Hackathon | hacking data-driven education
Life
Solutions
11Feb
Baltics Sales Ops Summit #BSOS
Culture
12Jan
The centenary of Jonas Mekas
Solutions
05Jan
TechHub Info Day #5
Virtual
Culture
01Jan
Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022
Kaunas, Lithuania
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