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February 16th commemoration in Lithuania

February 16 is a national holiday in Lithuania in commemoration of the signing of the Act of Independence of Lithuania on February 16, 1918 which...

Lithuania's ex-president urges politicians to keep youth believing in public life

Lithuania's former president Valdas Adamkus has emphasized the importance of continuity in public life and unity of the nation, inviting youth to take...

Basanavičius, Landsbergis, Smetona found as Lithuania's persons of the year - poll

Lithuania's residents and historians believe that the three figures with the main contribution to the country's statehood over the past century include...

Lithuanian, German ministers to sign agreement on 1918 Independence Act

The foreign ministers of Lithuania and Germany will Thursday sign an agreement on handover of the February 16 , 1918 Independence Act to Lithuania for...