The doors have been opened and food lovers are already welcome at a new concept pizzeria Charlie Pizza in the departure terminal of Vilnius Airport. The new restaurant adapted both its menu and the interior to the needs of hurrying passengers, a press release from Lietuvos Oro Uostai [Lithuanian Airports] states.
Delfi
March062019
March062019
Although in many areas Lithuania is showing progress and catching up with Western European countries, we are still one of the worst-looking countries in the European Union when it comes to public health. Population surveys also show that only a small number of Lithuanians enjoy an impeccable health. A public opinion poll conducted by Eurovaistinė, a pharmacy network, revealed that actually only one in every 11 Lithuanians ranks own health as good. Medical experts say that this is due to the lack of attention of the population to the disease prevention and healthy lifestyle.
March062019
Maxima Grupė [Maxima Group] has entered the Polish market and sees the biggest potential for the company’s growth in this particular country. The head of the company Dalius Misiūnas is confident that a greater scale of operation and innovation will enable the company to make its activities more efficient and economical, which will allow the company to offer better conditions for those who shop in Lithuania.
March062019
On 11 March, Vilnius city dwellers and city guests will follow the Roads of Freedom in Vilnius. Everyone is invited to the march at which a 400 metre long Lithuania’s flag will be carried and to take free of charge tours around the Old Town. The tours will be given in a number of different languages by almost forty guides. Excellent news to everybody: public transport will take passengers to the festive events of 11 March free of charge as well, a press release from Vilnius city municipality states.
March052019
President Dalia Grybauskaitė warned on Tuesday that the nearing Seimas spring session will be beset by tensions over the coming presidential and European Parliament elections and also criticised the cabinet for lack of progress on reforms, lrt.lt writes.
March052019
Philosopher, politician and writer as well as presidential candidate Arvydas Juozaitis says that domestic policy is becoming more and more important and warns that we’ll be confronted with an even bigger wave of emigration and that, in his opinion, physical and military training in schools be stepped up.
March052019
What can we predict about the nearing presidential and European Parliament elections now that the municipal elections ended?
March052019
With Lithuania's export volumes growing, the country's companies are beginning to shift to less familiar markets. The National Development Agency and the national business financing partner Invega have reported that last year Lithuanian companies looked for new non-EU trading partners both in neighboring countries and in distant African and Asian markets.
March052019
With real estate developers recently taking note of people’s growing interest in settling closer to the center of Vilnius, specialists are talking about a parallel increase in pressure on the supply of offices in central locations in the capital city. But while in the first case there is no big imbalance so far between needs and opportunities, companies seeking quality modern workplaces in and around the capital’s Old Town often end up disappointed.
March052019
Political scientists are urging to review the regulations of the direct mayor elections because the aim to prevent a single individual from holding the office of mayor for decades has not been reached. In certain cities, long-time mayors are being re-elected and are only further strengthening their positions, thus it is proposed to consider limiting the number of mayor terms, lrt.lt writes.
March052019
With the European Parliament (EP) elections nearing in Europe and Lithuania, the famous investor and philanthropist George Soros made waves by comparing the European Union to the Soviet Union.
March052019
This year, Lithuania will mark the 29th anniversary of the re-establishment of its independence, commemorating the adoption of the Act on the Re-establishment of the State of Lithuania by the Supreme Council – Reconstituent Seimas on 11 March 1990. On this occasion, a lot of festive events will take place in the Seimas and throughout the country to celebrate Lithuania’ liberation from the Soviet occupation, recall the success of the united fight for freedom and share the joy of living in the independent democratic republic cherished by all Lithuanian people.
March052019
The 416th St. Casimir’s Fair in Vilnius started with the St. Casimir’s March from Lukiškės Square to Kudirkos Square where the fair was solemnly declared opened on the 4 m high bridge over Gediminas Avenue. This year, visitors of the fair found numerous attractions, entertainments and novelties. Throughout the March 1-3 weekend, capital city dwellers and city guests were able to see not only the articles of craftsmen offered but were also offered musical performances ranging from blues to folk music which was given near Odminių and K. Sirvydo squares, at the gates of the Bernardine Garden, near Gedimino Ave. 21 and in the Town Hall Square.
March042019
The only true and unquestionable winner of these elections is committees. Their victory in these elections is undisputable, Dominykas Vanhara writes on lzinios.lt.
March042019
On Monday, the composition of municipal councils is beginning to emerge.
March042019
If you have moved at least 4 or more times, you are among one-tenth of the most mobile residents in Lithuania who are least attached to their place of residence. Most of the residents in the country change their housing only 1–3 times in their lives, while one-third of them are particularly settled and have never experienced moving.
March042019
Something special should be said on a morning such as this. Indeed, elections, which are the most important for most, were just held. Firstly, important because mayors and municipal council members are the closest to the people of all the branches of government. And second, these elections will change the owners of many offices, Rimvydas Valatka said on Žinių radijas.
March042019
On Sunday night, the results of the municipal council and mayor elections emerged. Vilnius University Institute of International Relations and Political Science (VU TSPMI) political scientist and docent Mažvydas Jastramskis spoke that these elections were akin to three exams: an exam of democracy, an exam of the party system and an exam of the government.
March042019
When choosing cosmetic products, Lithuanians are paying more and more attention to their contents, as well as analysing their effects and how suitable they are for the skin or hair, and they do not hesitate to contact the manufacturer or supplier directly in cases where any questions arise. The growing demand for Lithuanian shampoos, creams, shower gels, soaps and other cosmetic products indicates that Lithuanian-made products have a big advantage in this field, a press release from the Maxima retail chain states.
March012019
With little time left to the municipal and direct mayoral elections, political party leaders are pondering, which city and region bastions they will hold on to and where they have chances to break through. The Social Democrats, Liberal Movement and Order and Justice Party remain modest both about increases in their mayors and council members, while the Conservatives and “Farmers”, who remain the most popular parties, believe that they could reach historical victories in the elections, lrt.lt writes.