2016: 11% more meetings – new record for Vienna

Record values for all key indicators: “In 2016 Vienna’s meetings industry recorded more events, bednights and value-added than ever before,” reports Director of Tourism Norbert Kettner. Last year 567,000 delegates (+7% on 2015) participated in a total of 4,084 congresses, corporate events and incentives (+11%) in Vienna. The resulting number of bednights increased by 2% … Skaityti toliau

Speaker of the Seimas: the power plant in Astravyets is the key issue with Belarus

Press release, 10 January 2017    On 10 January 2017, Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas, met with Aleksandr Korol, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus. According to the Speaker, the safety of the nuclear power plant in Astravyets is the key issue with Belarus. “The construction of the power plant in Astravyets, Belarus, remains the main nuclear safety … Skaityti toliau

Speaker of the Seimas voiced his concern over the nuclear power plant in Astravyets, situation in Ukraine and the January 13 attempted coup case

Press release, 9 January 2017 On 9 January 2017, Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas, had a meeting with Alexander Udaltsov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation. The meeting discussed relevant issues related to the Lithuanian–Russian relations, namely, the role of Russia in the investigation of the January 13 case, nuclear safety and situation in Ukraine. In the context of … Skaityti toliau

EPAL assumes responsibility for the pallet pool’s safety and quality

European Pallet Association e.V.President: Robert Holliger ▪ CEO: Martin LeibrandtWahlerstrasse 28 ▪ 40472 Düsseldorf ▪ Germany ▪ info@epal-pallets.orgwww.epal.euEuropean Pallet Association e. V. (EPAL) PRESS RELEASE EPAL assumes responsibility for the pallet pool’s safety and quality Criticism of quality assurance at UIC/EUR pallets is growing – exchangeability is increasingly questionedDüsseldorf, 12th December 2016 – In response … Skaityti toliau

Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas: “Lithuania will continue its strong support for Ukraine and Ukraine’s legitimate fight for freedom and territorial integrity”

Press release, 28 November 2016 On 28 November 2016, Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas, met with Andrii Parubii, Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, who was paying a working visit to Lithuania. At the meeting, the leaders of both parliaments discussed the situation in Ukraine, the course of reforms in Ukraine, Lithuanian support, … Skaityti toliau

Bus fair discounts for students travelling Europe – the iniciative is gaining momentum

The chairman of international social project “Don’t be naïve on the road” (“Nebūk naivus kelyje”) Mindaugas Jonušas attended a meeting with Rimantas Sinkevičius – the minister of Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communication. The possibility to call upon Lithuania’s municipalities and bus parks in order to achieve ticket discounts for students travelling the country by … Skaityti toliau

The Prime Minister bids farewell to the outgoing Swedish Ambassador

Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius received the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden in Lithuania Cecilia Ruthström-Ruin. At the meeting the Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador for her active work in Lithuania in developing cross-border relations and expressed willingness to further strengthen the bilateral relations. “I would like to thank Your Excellency for the sincere … Skaityti toliau

Borgward drives the new Borgward

World premiere for Christian Borgward, the grandson of the founderof the company   Bremen/Stuttgart (GER). Christian Borgward’s reaction after his first drive with the BORGWARD BX7 AWD premiere model reveals much about his feelings for the Borgward brand: “It’s like holding your baby in your hands for the first time!” Christian Borgward is the grandson … Skaityti toliau

Loreta Graužinienė, Speaker of the Seimas: the EU will meet all the challenges only by being united and showing solidarity

Press release, 2 May 2016 Loreta Graužinienė, Speaker of the Seimas, had a meeting with Barbara Stamm, President of the Landtag of Bavaria of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the delegation under her leadership. The meeting focused on cooperation between the two countries, security matters, and an exchange of views on the refugee crisis that had … Skaityti toliau

Chinese Prime Minister: our country needs high quality production offered by Lithuania

During the visit in China Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius met with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang. At the meeting bilateral relations and the cooperation of countries in China’s +16 format were discussed, emphasis was put on trade and economic relations, and cultural cooperation. “This is the second meeting in less than half a year’s time. … Skaityti toliau