Lithuanians

Disappointment with the government is not uncommon, even in a democratic country. Some people find certain solutions missing, others doubt the existing ones, and there are people who outright challenge every opinion of politicians. Given the situation, a question arises: what are the reasons for suc...

For many people, the period leading up to Christmas is their favourite time of the year. Some enjoy buying presents, others find immense pleasure decorating their home, and there are also those who just enjoy warm and cosy atmosphere with their loved ones. However, not all young Lithuanians will be ...

Today, probably no one questions the importance of a balanced diet, however, hardly anyone pauses to think about how to build healthy eating habits in a sustainable and eco-friendly way. Nevertheless, there will come a time, when ignoring environmental concerns will no longer be an option. So, why n...

Around half of the Lithuanian population would like to work 4 days a week, a poll commissioned by the LRT public broadcaster suggests. However, around one in three adults would not be in favour of a shorter work week

National Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas says Vilnius and Berlin continue a smooth dialogue on the deployment of a German brigade, downplaying reports on correspondence leaked to the German media, which says the funding of the brigade may present a tough challenge for Lithuania.

Lithuanians are more optimistic about their standard of living than a half-year ago, the latest survey by Eurobarometer finds.

Conservative MP Bronislovas Matelis has addressed the Prosecutor General’s Office asking it to probe MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis’ latest public statements over treason, potential collaboration with foreign powers and incitement of violence.

A quarter or 25% of Lithuanians continue to think that things in the country have been generally improving recently, while almost three-quarters (74%) think the opposite, a representative survey commissioned by the ELTA news agency shows.

Despite attempts by the Lukashenka regime to set us against each other, we stand together in defense of freedom and democracy from authoritarian aggression.

Lithuanians are inclined to trust the Lithuanian army, police and the president the most, while they continue to have least confidence in the Seimas and the Government, a recent survey by Baltijos Tyrimai for ELTA shows.

A plane from Israel landed at Vilnius Airport on Wednesday afternoon after several delays. A total of 141 passengers were on the commercial flight, including pilgrims who were stuck in Bethlehem.

Around 14 seats are left on the flight from Tel Aviv to Vilnius, says the CEO of Skyllence, company organising the flight. The plane will land in Vilnius later than planned due to delays, she said.

The number of young Lithuanians choosing to spend their holidays in Lithuania does not significantly differ from those who prefer to travel abroad, says Neringa Sutkaitytė, domestic tourism marketing project manager and domestic tourism expert at Lithuania Travel (Keliauk Lietuvoje). The decision to...

Small salaries, nepotism, different pay for men and women for the same job – when talking about Lithuania’s labour market, such comments are common. Employee selection experts have noticed that Lithuania as an employer definitely has room for improvement, and that it is especially difficult to catch...

Around half of Lithuanians say that their trust in local government has decreased after the so-called receipts scandal, a survey conducted by Baltijos tyrimai for the public broadcaster shows.

On Thursday, Lithuania is hosting the largest startup event in the Baltics – Startup Fair Adapt 2023.

Taking into consideration global warming and other ecological problems, every one of us should pay attention to our impact on the environment, and not only when performing daily tasks, but also when travelling and engaging in recreational activities. Ecotourism is one of the ways to lighten the burd...

The National Security Commission is considering prohibiting some Lithuanians from travelling to Russia and Belarus due to safety concerns. If regulations are amended, this would apply not only on state officials, officers and soldiers, but also on individuals working with classified information.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Lithuanians not to travel to Belarus due to hostile activities and provocations of the Minsk regime against Lithuanian citizens. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mantas Adomėnas notes that Belarusian border guards pressure and blackmail travellers.

Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis urges travellers planning to go to Belarus to assess all the risks involved. His statement comes after helicopters from neighbouring Belarus violated Polish airspace on Tuesday.