Vilnius took third place at the FDI Intelligence European Cities and Regions of the Future Awards in the category of medium-sized European cities based on attractiveness for foreign direct investment and economic development.
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A development plan for the Oldtown of Vilnius has raised concerns among local residents fearing that the document will open way for new construction in their neighbourhoods.
To celebrate the Day of the Restoration of Independence on March 11, Vilnius changed the arrangement of traffic lights from the usual red-yellow-green to yellow-green-red, the colours of Lithuania's national flag.
About 1,000 people took part in a controversial rally organized by the Union of National Youth in central Vilnius, chanting slogans "Lithuania for Lithuanians". The event was held on March 11, when Lithuania celebrated the 26th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union.
Traffic jams in Lithuania's largest cities can't hold a candle to those that torment the residents of the world's largest metropolises, but Lithuanians who live farther away from their workplaces complain about having to spend an hour or more a day in traffic jams during their commutes. What sort of...
About 50 people gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Vilnius at noon on Wednesday, calling for the release of Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who is continuing her hunger strike in protest of the court's proceedings.
Karolis Janulis, a Lithuanian self-taught drone photographer, has made it onto the shortlist for the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards. This annual multi-category photography competition showcases some of the best photography in the world.
Vilnius Tech Park is to develop a smart garden lab that will develop new technologies for urban gardening and other green city projects.
The idea of building a metro network in Vilnius, which some in the city have been considering for many years, could be implemented using exclusively private investment without any government funds, according to supporters of the idea. They also claim that several foreign companies have expressed int...
Vilnius’ Old Town saw its streets fill and even congest with the large amount of visitors to the annual Saint Casimir’s Fair this past weekend.
As Vilnius' traditional annual St. Casimir's Fair kicks off this Friday, there will be street closings and public transportation changes that are worth knowing about for anyone traveling into, within or through the city.
The traditional St. Casimir's Fair is starting in Vilnius on Friday. For the first time, the fair will include a Jewish Township.
Promwad, a leading pioneer of technologies for the ‘internet of things’ is to start a collaboration with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) as well as opening a new services centre in Vilnius.
Vilnius is planning to have a fifth of its public transportation system run by private contractors. Several foreign and local companies have already expressed interest, city officials say.
Some public procurement contracts signed in 2014 between Vilnius Municipality, then under the direction of former Mayor Artūras Zuokas, and private companies were illegal and should be annulled, said the Public Procurement Office.
Lithuania’s capital Vilnius has been chosen as one of Europe’s top 10 capital cities considered hubs for the fastest-growing companies on the continent by Inc. magazine.
Finnish energy company, Fortum, may be are interested in taking a major role in the Vilnius heat sector, including acquiring French company Veolia’s assets in the capital when it exits, reports Lietuvos Žinios.
Safe Passage NOW, a campaign of solidarity with refugees, will hold a rally in Vilnius on Saturday afternoon.
An old Jewish cemetery site in Vilnius should be listed as a cultural heritage object under state protection, suggests Diana Varnaitė, the director of the Cultural Heritage Department.
In addition to the traditional parts of the annual St. Casimir's fair in Vilnius, this year's fair will, for the first time, include a Jewish “Village” as well.
