In the light of the centenary of the Constituent Seimas and of the Republic of Lithuania, the Seimas undertook to foster the traditions of the Lithuanian parliamentarianism

Press release, 14 May 2020 On the eve of the centenary of the Constituent Seimas and of the Republic of Lithuania, the Seimas adopted a Resolution on the Centenary of the Constituent Seimas (draft No XIII-4798), thereby undertaking to preserve and cherish the traditions of the Lithuanian parliamentarianism and their historical memory, with a strong emphasis on … Skaityti toliau

Lithuania Joins the European Biobanking Research Infrastructure as Observer

GRAZ, Austria, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lithuania has officially joined the Biobanking and BioMolecular resources Research Infrastructure – European Research Infrastructure Consortium (BBMRI-ERIC) on 15 April 2020. Lithuania has become the 21st Member of BBMRI-ERIC. The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport will be the coordinating institution, while the new BBMRI-ERIC National Node will … Skaityti toliau

Lithuanian soldiers will be sent to 11 international operations

Press release, 19 December 2019 The Seimas decided to send Lithuanian soldiers and civil servants of the national defence system to 11 international operations in 2020–2021. The greatest share of up to 60 troops and national defence civil servants will be available for deployment in NATO-led international operation Resolute Support in the Islamic Republic of … Skaityti toliau

25–26 September: Conference “Making Justice Visible: The Mediatization of the World War II War Crimes Trials”

Renginio tipas: Tarptautinė konferencija Renginio data: Trečiadienis, 2019 m. rugsėjo 25 d. Renginio pradžia: 09:00 Renginio pabaiga: Ketvirtadienis, 2019 m. rugsėjo 26 d. Renginio vieta: Lietuvos nacionalinė Martyno Mažvydo biblioteka On 25–26 September, Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania will host an international academic conference aimed at investigating the World War II war crimes trials … Skaityti toliau

P&G, National Geographic and Global Citizen Launch Groundbreaking Series, ACTIVATE: THE GLOBAL CITIZEN MOVEMENT To Drive Action Around Poverty, Inequality and Sustainability

Six-Part Docuseries Draws Attention to Critical World Issues With Activists Including Hugh Jackman, Pharrell Williams, Common, Usher, Rachel Brosnahan, Gayle King, Bonang Matheba, Darren Criss, Uzo Aduba, Becky G and Priyanka Chopra Jonas Series Premieres in the U.S. September 5 at 10/9c on National Geographic      CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Procter & Gamble and National Geographic’s six-part docuseries ACTIVATE, … Skaityti toliau

Prancūzų režisierius Ericas Lacascade pradeda repeticijas Jaunimo teatre

Nuo birželio 11 d. Jaunimo teatre repeticijas pradėjo pasaulinį pripažinimą pelnęs šiuolaikinio prancūzų teatro režisierius bei aktorius Ericas Lacascade. Į Lietuvą menininkas atvyksta jau ne pirmą kartą. Ekspresyviomis klasikinių dramos tekstų inscenizacijomis išgarsėjęs režisierius prieš dešimtmetį Lietuvos publikai pristatė originalią spektaklio Dėdė Vania sceninę adaptaciją (OKT/Vilniaus miesto teatras). Dabar Lacascade atvyko statyti spektaklio pagal XX a. prancūzų … Skaityti toliau

Speaker of the Seimas: “Lithuania may expand relations with South Korea”

Press release, 3 June 2019 At the meeting with Moon Hee-sang, Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea, and the delegation under his leadership, who are paying a visit to Lithuania, Prof. Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas, said that South Korea was a potential trading partner of Lithuania and noted the objective of … Skaityti toliau

Seimas solemnly celebrated the Day of Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence

Press release, 13 March 2019 The Day of Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence was solemnly celebrated at the Seimas on 11 March 2019. In his address at the solemn sitting on this occasion, Viktoras Pranckietis, Speaker of the Seimas, expressed his satisfaction that the celebration represented a testimony to meaningful change. ‘Lithuania means people here and elsewhere. … Skaityti toliau

Committee on National Security and Defence: Seimas endorsed a ten-year programme for the national defence system development

Press release, 20 December 2018    On 20 December 2018, subject to urgency procedure, the Seimas endorsed a new National Defence System Development Programme for the next ten years. The Programme was adjusted due to the changes in the security situation in the region and increased defence spending. The new Programme lays establishes objectives and priorities of the … Skaityti toliau

Seimas adopted a Resolution on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

Press release, 4 December 2018    The Seimas endorsed a Resolution on the United Nations Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (draft No XIIIP-2979(2)) with 73 votes in favour, 21 votes against and 21 abstentions. The Resolution of the Seimas acknowledges that migration is a global phenomenon and that Lithuania and the international community face constant … Skaityti toliau