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Coanda-1910 plane

The World’s First Jet Engine Came From Romania

by Jakub Warzecha
12 October 2024
Business/Tech/Lithuania

Few people know that the first jet engine was built by Romanian engineer and aviation pioneer Henri Coandă. This engine was very different from modern designs.

Laser cutting of metal, modern industrial technology. stock photo

Lithuanian Lasers: Small Country, World-Class Tech

by Augustas Kalinauskas
13 May 2024
Lithuania/Business/Tech

Lithuanian lasers are very well-known worldwide, with an estimated 10% of world scientific lasers made in the country. This is the story of how a small country has become a powerhouse in innovative laser technology.

General plan from the House of Prayer of bombed Mariupolis in smoke.

Lithuanian Director Died Filming Best European Documentary

by Przemysław Bociąga
4 April 2024
Lithuania/Culture/People

"Mariupolis 2," a documentary film by Mantas Kvedaravičius, was named the Best in Europe in 2022. Mantas was murdered by the Russian Army in Mariupol while shooting it.

Romuva religion

Native Religion Regains Believers in Lithuania

by Przemysław Bociąga
21 March 2024
Lithuania/Travel & Food

In 1387, Lithuania became the last European nation to convert to Christianity. However,  Romuva, the old, native Lithuanian religion, did not die out. In fact, it’s in the middle of a resurgence, with the number of followers doubling in recent years.

Huge tourism balloon floats very close to a church rooftop, in the city of Vilnius

Lithuania’s Airborne Love

by Weronika Edmunds
15 March 2024
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

What do a paper bag, a sheep, a duck, a rooster, and hot air have to do with Lithuania's most beloved hobby?

Students studying in the library of the University of Vienna.

The Oldest Universities in Central Europe

by Przemysław Bociąga
21 January 2024
Lithuania/Travel & Food

When thinking about the oldest universities in Europe, the first that come to mind are probably Oxford or the Sorbonne. That would be a good guess, as those are indeed among the ten oldest universities in the world, most of which were founded in the 13th century or earlier.

Tea vs chai - etymology and differences

What’s in a Name? More Than You Think When It Comes to Tea

by Przemysław Bociąga
17 December 2023
Travel & Food/Culture/Lithuania/Poland

The whole of Europe can be divided into two parts, just based on the name of this staple drink - tea. The only countries that escape this division are the former members of the Polish-Lithuania commonwealth. So, what can we glean from this fact?

couple walking on the street with winter decoration

Vilnius: The City of Low-Flying Angels

by Weronika Edmunds
14 December 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

A city foretold by an iron wolf, built by a pagan Duke, developed by Christian kings, drowning in green vegetation, and home to hundreds of angels – Vilnius might just be the most exceptional European capital.

Josef Průša

Průša Research: A Global Player on the 3D Printer Market  

by Marek Koten
16 November 2023
Lithuania/Business/Tech

We all know the success stories of companies that started in garages. Průša Research's story is similar to those of other multimillion-dollar companies. From humble garage beginnings in 2012 to the second-largest 3D printer manufacturer in the world. 

View of the Klaipeda harbour with ships and cranes, Lithuania

Klaipeda Port – A Rapidly Growing Baltic Sea Hub

by Augustas Kalinauskas
8 November 2023
Lithuania/Business

Klaipeda is the main port of Lithuania and the second largest in the Baltic Sea by tonnage. Around 40 million tons of cargo are shipped here annually by almost 7,000 vessels that begin or continue their journey in this hub.

Pažanga company and Party Headquarters (1934) by Feliksas Vizbaras.

Kaunas’s Architecture of Optimism

by Augustas Kalinauskas
8 October 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

There is no other city in Lithuania where social, political, and cultural trends are reflected in architecture to such an extent. The history of the past few centuries becomes crystal clear in Kaunas as the city gained its modern form only recently.

Stay in Nidden. At the beach. Standing, from left: Monika Mann with a farm girl, Golo Mann, Katia Mann, Michael Mann, Elisabeth Mann, Thomas Mann, Ilse Dernburg, 1930.

The Curonian Spit, Where Nature Meets History

by Augustas Kalinauskas
8 September 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food

Sometimes it is called the most beautiful place in Lithuania. And there are thousands of reasons why – the Curonian Spit is a 98-kilometer-long peninsula that forms a lagoon separating Lithuania from the Baltic Sea.

Airplanr cabin.

Šiauliai Airport Unveils Region’s Largest Aircraft Maintenance Center 

by Jakub Warzecha
30 August 2023
Lithuania/News

Boasting a 17,000 sq. m space, €25 million investment, and five-year development, Šiauliai Airport's state-of-the-art hangar, the largest in the Baltic region, officially opened.

Lorry truck stack in long traffic jam.

Lithuania to Close More Border Checkpoints with Belarus 

by Jakub Warzecha
29 August 2023
Lithuania/News

Lithuania's Interior Minister, Agnė Bilotaitė, in discussions with Baltic and Polish representatives in Warsaw, announces plans to close additional border crossings with Belarus.

Beer filling in a brewery - conveyor belt with glass bottles.

Lithuanian Beers Thrive in Taiwan’s Market 

by Jakub Warzecha
28 August 2023
Lithuania/News

As Taiwan's beer market diversifies, Lithuanian brews, particularly the notable "Ekstra," are gaining momentum, resonating with the tastes of the younger generation and reflecting global health trends.

Group of colleagues in company office using virtual reality simulator headsets to test new video game they are creating.

Lithuanian Startups Thrive in Q2 2023

by Jakub Warzecha
24 August 2023
Lithuania/News

Q2 2023 sees Lithuanian startups significantly boosting the economy, with a 15% increase in tax payments amounting to €93.8 million, and the employment sector expanding by 5%

Painting wooden slats by an automatic spray.

VMG’s Expansion: New Factories and Booming Sales in the Baltic Region 

by Jakub Warzecha
23 August 2023
Lithuania/News

In Lithuania, VMG is set to spearhead its industrial expansion with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art furniture factory in Akmene.

Mazeikiai oil refinery and oil-processing plant in Lithuania

Orlen Lietuva Refinery Receives Immense Reactor for Major Upgrade

by Jakub Warzecha
21 August 2023
Lithuania/News

After a two-week transit, the Orlen Lietuva oil refinery welcomes a colossal 100-meter reactor, weighing 2.5 thousand tons, for a 970 million euro upgrade, targeting full operation by 2025.

The remains of a rocket that carried cluster munitions found in a field in the countryside of Kherson region, 28.04.2023.

Defence Minister Advocates for Lithuania’s Withdrawal from Cluster Munitions Treaty

by Jakub Warzecha
21 August 2023
Lithuania/News

Lithuania’s Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas urges to revisit its stance on the Convention on Cluster Munitions amid global debates on the weapon's ethics.

Smiling woman buying school supplies in the store.

Lithuanians Spend 3.2M Euros in Poland, a 2% Yearly Increase 

by Jakub Warzecha
10 August 2023
Lithuania/News

Lithuanians, lured by lower prices, boosted their spending in Poland to 3.2 million euros, marking a 2% increase from the previous year, especially on school supplies and essentials.

Vilnius, Lithuania - August 5, 2016: Electric car Volkswagen e-Up charging its batteries on a parking.

Lithuania’s Green Vehicle Push: €38M EU Fund Unveiled 

by Jakub Warzecha
9 August 2023
Lithuania/News

Lithuania's public sector embarks on a sustainable journey with a €38 million EU boost for electric and hydrogen transport.

Lublin Triangle, political map. Alliance of the three European countries Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine.

Poland and Lithuania Consider Baltic Route for Ukrainian Grain Export 

by Jakub Warzecha
4 August 2023
Lithuania/Poland/News

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki discuss a plan to reroute Ukrainian grain exports through Baltic ports, capable of handling 25 million tons annually.

Top view of construction site with multinational worker.

Lithuania’s Economic Resilience: A Pleasant Surprise Amidst Uncertainty 

by Jakub Warzecha
4 August 2023
Lithuania/News

Defying economic predictions, Lithuania's economy has displayed remarkable resilience with a surprising 2.8% GDP growth in the second quarter.

Flags of Ukraine and Lithuania on flagpole in a street, Vilnius.

Increasing Foreign Residency in Lithuania 

by Jakub Warzecha
3 August 2023
Lithuania/News

Amidst evolving immigration patterns in 2023, Lithuania experiences a significant increase in foreign residency.

High voltage tower and Colorful sky.

Baltics Will Say “Bye” to Russian Power Grid in 2025 

by Jakub Warzecha
3 August 2023
Lithuania/Latvia/Estonia/News

Baltic states, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have reached a significant agreement to disconnect from the Russian-controlled by early 2025

Market stock graph and index information with city light and electricity and energy facility industry and business background.

Lithuania’s Renewable Energy Capacity Skyrockets, Tripling in Three Years 

by Jakub Warzecha
27 July 2023
Lithuania/News

The ambitious plans anticipate a further tripling of capacity by the year 2025

Man hand holding checkered flag in the wind.

Lithuania Boosts Start-up Sector with €1.8M EU Funding Through InoStartas Program

by Jakub Warzecha
25 July 2023
Lithuania/News

The funds reached 11 start-ups under the InoStartas program, with plans to fund more projects, reinforcing Lithuania's burgeoning tech industry.

Close up photo of male hands holding bill and pen and female hands hugging him while they doing home finances together online on a laptop computer in the kitchen.

Easing Concerns: Lithuanians Less Worried About Rising Living Costs, Eurobarometer Poll Finds 

by Jakub Warzecha
24 July 2023
Lithuania/News

The poll indicates that the issue of inflation and living expenses has seen a 7-point dip since the start of the year.

Flags in front of the headquarters of PKO Bank Polski.

Polish Banks are Invited to Expand into the Lithuanian Financial Market

by Jakub Warzecha
18 July 2023
Lithuania/Poland/News

Lithuania wants to increase competition and the range of financial services. Poland is natural candidate.

Man walking alone in modern corridor hallway.

Lithuania: Call for Innovations Supported with €35m

by Jakub Warzecha
17 July 2023
Lithuania/News

Main goal: To Increase R&D investments to 3% of national GPD

Crew of Soyuz-28 Cosmonauts Alexei Gubarev, Vladimir Remek climb into the ship before the start in 1978

The Central European Space Crew of the Past

by Przemysław Bociąga
17 July 2023
Travel & Food/Culture/Lithuania

Bertalan Farkas (Hungarian), Mirosław Hermaszewski (Polish), Vladimir Remek (Czechoslovakian), and Franz Viehböck (Austrian) were among the first astronauts, or cosmonauts as they were called in the Soviet space program, from Central Europe.

Young adult blonde woman slowly walking through alley of green trees on sidewalk at city park in warm summer day.

69% of Lithuanians think Situation in Lithuania is getting Worse

by Jakub Warzecha
17 July 2023
Lithuania/News

On the other hand public institutions continue to maintain a high degree of trust

A warehouse building in Odesa after the attack by the russian Kalibr missile.

Lithuania pledges €10 Million to Support Ukraine’s economy and Resistance to Russian Invasion 

by Jakub Warzecha
14 July 2023
Lithuania/News

Over €400 million will be allocated to this initiative, with Lithuania alongside 15 other European Union nations

A Bid of €20m Offered to Lithuania for Rights to Develop Offshore Wind Farm

by Jakub Warzecha
13 July 2023
Lithuania/News

One of two competing bidders is a mystery. Could it possibly be Polish Orlen?

Doorstep statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius.

NATO Summit Starts in Vilnius.

by Jakub Warzecha
11 July 2023
Lithuania/News

Today NATO leaders are meeting in Vilnius for a summit to discuss Ukraine's NATO membership prospects and defence funding.

Highway A1 Via Baltica (between Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn), road section next to Saulkrasti, Latvia, aerial view.

Expansion of Via Baltica will be Completed by 2030

by Jakub Warzecha
10 July 2023
Lithuania/News

"Via Baltica" is a major highway project in Lithuania. The plan is to expand and improve the existing road by constructing a four-lane highway from Kaunas to the Latvian border.

Will German Banks Enter Lithuania’s Banking Sector?

by Jakub Warzecha
5 July 2023
Lithuania/News

Lithuania's central bank would gladly welcome the entry of German banks into the country's banking sector, in an attempt to increase competition.

Aerial view of Kernave Archaeological site, a medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kernave – A Lithuanian Pompeii

by Augustas Kalinauskas
5 July 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

Anyone who grew up in the early 2000s knows "Gladiator" by Ridley Scott. Yet another Hollywood movie that came out only a year later also tapped into the sword-and-sandals success of its Golden Globe-winning predecessor - but with a Central European twist.

NATO Summit with Unprecedenced Security Measures

by Jakub Warzecha
3 July 2023
Lithuania/News

The largest event of its kind in Lithuania, posing a significant challenge for the country's institutions.

The Sweet Sounds of Freedom: How Estonia Overthrew Soviet Rule

by Przemysław Bociąga
13 June 2023
Lithuania/Culture

The revolution against the Soviets took different and unique forms in each country in the Eastern Bloc. In Estonia - it took the form of choirs.

Model of dna helix.

The Booming Lithuanian Biotech Industry

by Augustas Kalinauskas
12 June 2023
Lithuania/Business/Tech

The biotech industry has always been one of the most promising fields in the Lithuanian economy. But the growth it has experienced in the last decade was unexpected for everyone. Since 2010 it has grown tenfold and now contributes around 2.5% to the country's GDP.

Antis rock band on stage during the first edition of the Rock March. Vilnius, Lithuania, 1987.

The Rock Band That Helped to Free Lithuania

by Augustas Kalinauskas
4 June 2023
Lithuania/Culture

What led to the collapse of the Soviet Union? There are many possible answers – rock and jeans, the Pope, Americans, hippies, Gorbachev, and nationalism. But what first comes to the minds of those who lived through these times are two terms – perestroika and glasnost.

The Baptism of Lithuania, painting by Władysław Ciesielski, 1900. The multi-character historical scene, composed like a "living painting" or theatrical performance, depicts a historical event - the acceptance of baptism by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1387. The baptism takes place in a sacred grove, under crowns of green trees and its main figures are the royal couple Jadwiga Andegawenska and Ladislaus II Jagiello, surrounded by the court. In the depth on the left, Bishop of Vilnius Andrzej Jastrzębiec blesses the people with his right hand.

How Lithuanian Was the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth?

by Augustas Kalinauskas
4 June 2023
Lithuania/Poland/Culture

The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was one of the largest states in 17th-century Europe. But despite being a confederation, it is most widely regarded as a primarily Polish entity. So just how important was the role of Lithuania in the union?

Chilled beatroot soup with egg, dill and potato

The Taste of Summer Along the Baltic

by Lelde Beņķe-Lungeviča
27 May 2023
Travel & Food/Lithuania/Poland/Latvia

A distant relative of Spanish gazpacho, the cold soup of Lithuania, Poland, and Latvia involves beetroot instead of tomato. The one ingredient they do share is cucumber. Both suit their respective climates at either end of Europe.

Doctor's hand with latex gloves taking stainless tweezers to help people with patience, on a white gray background. Modern medecine, life saving stock photo

Rare Surgery Gives Romanian Girl Her Arms Back

by Naomi Gherman
25 May 2023
Lithuania/Business/Tech

A tragic accident left a 15-year-old girl with no arms, but Romanian doctors succeeded in reattaching both, performing a rare, almost impossible 20-hour surgery - the first bilateral arm reattachment surgery in Romania.

U.S.S.R. Lithuania. Vilnius. Soviet Intervention. 1991. Toy guns over a photo of Mikhael GORBATCHEV behind bars in the building of the Supreme Council. 1991.

How Unarmed People Withstood Soviet Aggression

by Augustas Kalinauskas
28 April 2023
Lithuania/Culture

The fall of the Soviet Union seemed like a miracle for those that lived through the 70s and 80s. Many people could not believe what was happening until it happened – on 11 March 1990, Lithuania declared independence.

Minox b camera with a box

Spies of the World Owe Much to This Tiny Latvian Invention

by Przemysław Bociąga
27 April 2023
Culture/Lithuania/Travel & Food

In 1937 Walter Zapp developed the Minox subminiature camera, a boon to real-life 007s across the world. His invention opened up the possibility of quickly and covertly smuggling countless thousands of pages of secret materials out from behind enemy lines.

Cold Beetroot Soup

Gazpacho – Lithuanian Style

by Weronika Edmunds
13 April 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food

Recurring summer heatwaves force many of us to turn to tested tricks of staying cool, such as wearing that favorite linen top, having the mid-day cool shower, or finally putting that souvenir fan to good use. But what to eat when it is just too hot?

two boys eggs tapping

A Worldwide Easter Tradition With Central European Roots

by Przemysław Bociąga
7 April 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food

Although now widespread in the Anglo-Saxon world, "egg tapping" very likely has ties to Central European Easter customs.

Tatars in Kruszyniany

Mongolian Tribes Fighting Teutonic Knights Still Live in Poland

by Przemysław Bociąga
31 March 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food

In Kruszyniany, a small village in northeastern Poland, you can still experience the culture (and even cuisine) of the Tartar. Steppe Warriors were introduced as a lethal weapon against heavy German cavalry. The last Tartar families integrated into a colorful mix of cultures and religions along the eastern borders of Poland.

pedestrian crossing lights in vilnius Lithuania get a wardrobe change from men to women

Crossing Lights in Vilnius Get the Glow Up Treatment

by Przemysław Bociąga
25 March 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

In Lithuania's capital, pedestrian crossing lights recently got a makeover as part of the celebration to commemorate 100 years of women’s right to vote in the country. Lights featuring figures wearing skirts now dot the intersections of a bustling Vilnius neighborhood.

1971 - Fiddler On The Roof - Movie Set, pictured Chaim Topol as Tewje

Searching for “Our Little Anatevka” as Chaim Topol Dies at 87

by Przemysław Bociąga
9 March 2023
Lithuania/Poland/Culture

When the Fiddler on the Roof praised his home village, what part of Central Europe did he have in mind?

Arkona Offshore Wind Park. In this aerial view wind turbines stand at the recently-inaugurated Arkona offshore wind park in the Baltic Sea on June 5, 2019 off the coast of Sassnitz, Germany. The Arkona wind park, operated by E.ON, consists of 60 wind turbines that generate a total of 385 MW of electricity. Germany has made a strong push towards renewable energy sources over the last decade and recently announced a timetable for ending German coal-based electricity production

Why the Baltic Sea Is the Key to Green Transformation

by Sascha Fahrbach
27 February 2023
Lithuania/Business/Tech

The EU’s net-zero goal by 2050 essentially means that it wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible. A tall order, and a major component of that will require more renewables like wind and solar, among others.

Lithuanian book smuggler Vincas Juska

The World‘s Only Book Smuggling Ring

by Augustas Kalinauskas
12 February 2023
Lithuania/Culture

Books are probably the last things that come to mind when you hear the word “illegal.” Crazy as it sounds, this was once the reality in Lithuania. And it wasn’t just books – it was everything from newspapers to shop signs - which sparked a lucrative smuggling trade.

Baobab trees along the rural road at sunny day in Madagascar

How Lithuania (Almost) Moved to Madagascar

by Augustas Kalinauskas
30 January 2023
Lithuania/Culture

Lithuania has always been at the crossroads between East and West, with hardly any moment in history when the people were not fighting for their freedom. The 20th century is no exception, but exactly then, a brand-new idea of ensuring security emerged.

statue in europos park in Lithuania

The Center of Attention: Lithuania’s Europos Park

by Przemysław Bociąga
28 January 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

Europos Park is a “monument valley” on the outskirts of Vilnius to celebrate the spot being exact center of Europe. But the celebration was a bit hasty, as now one of claimants to the title is 11 km away.

happening of Orange Alternative

Tiny Bronze Dwarves a Monument to 1980s Opposition

by Przemysław Bociąga
26 January 2023
Lithuania/Culture

"Can you treat a police officer seriously when he is asking you: "Why did you participate in an illegal meeting of dwarfs?" This was the ethos of Poland's Orange Alternative movement - and the origin of the dwarves that now adorn Wrocław's streets.

plane ejection seats

Bringing Safety to the Flying Dream

by Ioana Marandici
22 January 2023
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

The 20th century: a time when everyone wanted to touch the sky, but few were thinking about the dangers. Apart from one whose work was centered around the question of, “How can one survive if things go wrong?”

Students meeting in library

Baltic States Have the Highest Literacy Rates in the World

by Przemysław Bociąga
17 January 2023
Lithuania/Culture

Perched high atop the list of countries with the most literate people in the world are Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania... and North Korea. While the first three have some solid proof behind the statistics, the fourth makes the list based on more dubious claims.

house of Hungarian music in Budapest

Where Nature and Music Collide

by Cynthia Sklodowski
15 January 2023
Lithuania/Culture

Nestled amongst the trees in a park in the center of Budapest, Hungary, the much-anticipated House of Music, designed by famed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, has finally opened its doors to the public.

Beautiful nativity scene with baby Jesus. Traditional Christmas background of Christian holidays.

Christmas in Czechia: A More Secular Affair

by Marek Koten
26 December 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

With Christmas approaching, let's look at how it is celebrated in the Czech Republic, where little attention is paid to faith and church. And is Christmas here still a Christian holiday?

Closeup of a weaving loom with colorful ropes stock photo Romania, Tradition, Wool, Loom, Art

Rug Craftsmanship, A Way for Romanians to Express Themselves

by Naomi Gherman
8 December 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

Many communities and cultures would use words, foods, melodies, or actions to express themselves – not the Romanian people, however. For them, the deepest feelings of the human soul were best transmitted through a rug.

main visual of the Vilnius G-spot campaign

Sex Sells. Vilnius Hits the Marketing G-Spot

by Przemysław Bociąga
20 November 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

This award-winning promotional campaign for the capital of Lithuania will make you pant and scream.

Monument of Grand Duke Gediminas Vilnius Lithuania

The Unbelievable (and Absolutely True) History of Lithuania

by Weronika Edmunds
9 November 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

In the north of the 3 Seas Region, you can find a land adorned in a green gown of forests and crowned with the gold of sandy beaches. With her majesty accentuated by blue jewels of lakes, Lithuania is a mysterious land where the tales of old don’t seem old at all.

River Angara in winter

Kralovec Was the Beginning. Now Poles Claim Siberia’s Irkutsk

by Przemysław Bociąga
2 November 2022
Travel & Food/Culture/Lithuania

Czechs claiming Russia’s Kaliningrad was a political statement heard around the world. Inspired, Poles reached even further, declaring the annexation of the Siberian city of Irkutsk to protect its Polish minority. How did Poles end up thousands of kilometers from home?

Trakai castle

Why You Should Want to See the Ghost at Lithuania’s Trakai Castle

by Weronika Edmunds
10 October 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

The most fascinating medieval castles are those which were impossible to force by the enemy. And, of course, those haunted by ghosts. Trakai Castle belongs to both categories.

19th century Illustrated Sanskrit

The Lithuanian Language: Closer to Indian Than Any Other Around

by Przemysław Bociąga
12 September 2022
Lithuania/Culture

Surrounded by entirely different language groups, the language Lithuanians speak is closer to Sanskrit than anything else.

portrait of Ksawery Brzostowski from National Museum In Warsaw collection

The Tiny 18th-Century Republic Where Progressive Ideas Reigned

by Przemysław Bociąga
15 August 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

At 16 square kilometers, the Lithuanian enclave of the Republic of Paulava was one of the tiniest countries in the known world. It was a progressive realm where personal freedom was protected, and even peasants could own land.

Punk's not dead - not during Jarocin Festival

Jarocin Festival Was the Biggest Rock Festival in Eastern Bloc

by Przemysław Bociąga
14 July 2022
Lithuania/Culture

The festival was also the birthplace of punk rock under communism, despite the fact that it was considered a safety mechanism to prevent a youth-led revolution against socialist power.

Movement of microparticles by beams of laser in lab

Boosting Lithuania’s Economy with Laser Precision

by Jakub Warzecha
4 July 2022
Lithuania/Business/Tech

Laser beams from a small Central Eastern European country are beginning to reach the farthest corners of the world. How did Lithuania become a giant in the laser industry, and how have their lasers become such an export hit, playing a significant in their economy?

Carmen Kass and Karl Lagerfeld walk the runway during the Chanel Haute Couture

Baltic Countries Are the World’s #1 Source of Female Models

by Przemysław Bociąga
21 June 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food

Who knows if it's the diet or just something in the air, but three out of the five countries that produce the most female models per capita are in the Baltic region: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

Council of Constance

When Is War Justified? Medieval Polish Thinkers Had an Answer

by Przemysław Bociąga
15 June 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food

The fragile situation created by a Christian kingdom vs a Christian knightly order pressured medieval Polish lawyers to expand on an ancient Roman idea. 

Nadia Comaneci giving autographs

Nadia Comăneci – The Olympics’ First-Ever Perfect ’10’

by Naomi Gherman
1 June 2022
Culture/Lithuania/Travel & Food

On 18 July 1976, history was made. And it was made by Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, who achieved the first perfect 10 in the history of the Olympics. A score so high, the scoreboard couldn't even display it. 

Housing prices rise in all CEE capitals

Housing Prices in Three Seas Capital Cities

by Szymon Wieczorek
9 May 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

Thanks to significant economic growth in the Three Seas region over the last few decades, housing prices have risen accordingly. In today's housing market, where can you find the best deals, and which cities are the most expensive?

PM of Bulgaria meets President Zelensky in the shadow of Russian attack on Ukraine

Bulgaria Curtails Russian Influence

by Adam Starzynski
5 May 2022
Lithuania/Travel & Food/Culture

The government in Sofia is taking measures to replace Russian gas ahead of the warming season this winter while also helping Ukraine to survive the Russian’s Army’s onslaught in the Donbas. 

Klaipeda Lithuania LNG import terminal FSRU Independence and LNG Tanker ARCTIC PRINCESS in port

Independence at Last: Lithuania Buys an FSRU

by Filip Rey
8 April 2022
Lithuania/Three Seas Initiative/Business

Natural gas will now arrive in Lithuania from across the world to a floating regasification unit fully owned by the state.

Wind turbines in an offshore wind park during a storm

Wind in the sails for Lithuania’s offshore-wind energy project 

by Filip Rey
6 April 2022
Lithuania/Business/Green Transformation

The Baltic country is preparing the construction of its first offshore wind park to start in 2024.

thermal power plant interior nuclear power energy

Coal or Nuclear: the Three Seas About to Reach Critical Mass?

by Filip Rey
27 March 2022
Lithuania/Culture

Most Three Seas states support nuclear energy included in the EU's green taxonomy.

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The Prospect of Baltic Electricity Security on the Horizon 

by Filip Rey
21 March 2022
Lithuania/Culture

With the help of Poland, the Baltic States will soon synchronize their electricity grids with that of continental Europe instead of Russia and Belarus.

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