U.S. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell Visits Vilnius

On October 31, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell visited Vilnius for a series of bilateral meetings, including at the Presidency and with Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevicius, and Minister of Defense Raimundas Karoblis. The main topics of discussion included strengthening our collaborative efforts to enhance security … Skaityti toliau

Seimas adjusted the number of members to be elected to municipal councils

Press release, 25 October 2018    The Seimas adopted amendments to the Law on Elections to Municipal Councils (draft No XIIIP-2533(2)), thereby adjusting the number of members to be elected to municipal councils. The amendments were passed by a total of 85 votes in favour and 1 abstention. According to the adopted amendments, the municipalities with a population … Skaityti toliau

Ecosystem of Lithuanian startups moves to a higher maturity stage

Lithuanian professional startups and beginners join the platform “Startups for Startups” in order to share the best practice and avoid mistakes made by other startups. “In order to develop successful startups, we have to share information and help each other understand the leading Lithuanian and global tendencies. We have many successful startups in Lithuania, and … Skaityti toliau

United States and Lithuania to Sign Third Science and Technology Agreement

On June 25, 2018 U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall and Lithuania’s Education and Science Minister, Jurgita Petrauskiene, on behalf of their respective governments will sign the third bilateral umbrella Science and Technology Agreement. The agreement will strengthen collaboration between the United States and Lithuania in scientific research, allowing for increased bipartite research projects, shared equipment and … Skaityti toliau

OPEC Secretary General: Cooperation is the key ingredient to addressing future energy challenges  

His Excellency, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation between oil industry stakeholders in order to achieve a stable and sustainable energy future. Through its theme ‘Petroleum – Cooperation for a Sustainable Future’, the 7th OPEC International Seminar provides a high-level forum for the exchange of ideas and perspectives, while confronting the … Skaityti toliau

U.S. Embassy presents exhibition, “Across the Ocean: The Age of Friendship between Lithuania and the United States of America”

On April 18 the exhibition “Across the Ocean: The Age of Friendship between Lithuania and the United States of America” opens at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library. The exhibit, created in partnership with the Valdas Adamkus Presidential Library and American Fulbright Scholar Charles Perrin, reveals one hundred years of friendship between the U.S. and Lithuania and … Skaityti toliau

Suitsupply's SS18 Campaign Is Celebrating Gay Love on Their Global Platform

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The global men’s tailoring brand released their SS18 campaign putting the spotlight on gay love, illuminating the attraction between two men. While pride and love are celebrated in many parts of the world, it is generally left out of mainstream advertising. On display throughout nearly 100 stores, across 22 … Skaityti toliau

Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas, during his visit to Romania: it is essential to promote the greatest possible rapprochement of Eastern partners with the EU

Press release, 17 October 2017    On 15–17 October 2017, Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas, paid an official visit to Bucharest, Romania, where he met with the leadership of the Romanian Parliament and representatives of the Government. The Speaker of the Seimas met with Călin Popescu-Tǎriceanu, President of the Romanian Senate; Nicolae-Liviu Dragnea, President … Skaityti toliau

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis: Israel is our strategic partner and friend

Today, 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 … Skaityti toliau

Prime Minister extends his greetings to the Kingdom of Belgium on its National Day

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has extended his greetings to Prime Minister Charles Michel and all the people of Belgium. “I am delighted with good ties between our countries and long term friendly bilateral cooperation at both the European and the international level. Belgium is a highly important partner of Lithuania in ensuring international peace and … Skaityti toliau