Life and career
Tallinners to travel to Aegna for free
The Tallinn Town Council directed to the city council a draft decision to allow all Tallinners to use a vessel on a line Tallinn-Aegna-Tallinn for free.
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Danish airports among the best in Europe
Billund Airport was ranked the fifth best regional airport in Europe
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Poland enjoys good relations with northern neighbor
According to former Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski, a high level of goodwill was important in solving some of the problems between Lithuania and Poland, reports ELTA. Kwasniewski highlighted, though, that the period ahead of elections was not the best time to search for new solutions. In 2014, the elections to the European Parliament and the Lithuanian presidential elections will be taking place.
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Danish graduates poorly suited to an international career
Global Danish companies urge the universities to focus more on the needs of the companies
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Novo Nordisk eyeing Pakistan potential
Pharma giant expects annual growth rates in Pakistan to be about 30 percent
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Companies and the state - eternal relationship
The relationship between business and government is becoming increasingly antagonistic. But the two sides should not overdo it: they need each other.
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Norwegian salmon farmer posts record profits
Norwegian salmon farming giant Marine Harvest has posted its highest profit ever on the back of record high salmon prices and solid growth.
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Swedish fishermen quitting jobs in droves
Fishermen in Sweden are turning their backs on their trawlers according to new figures which reveal that a third of them have quit their jobs over the past 12 years as the industry continues to take a battering.
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Online data at risk to hackers
The National Audit Office conducted an audit in state institutions and has determined that there are flaws in the protection of personal data, reports ELTA. The Office aimed to assess whether personal data processed by automatic means is effectively protected and overseen.
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Russia’s milk ban partially lifted
Russia’s consumer protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor at year-end lifted the ban on the importing of products from Lithuanian milk processing company Pieno Zvaigzdes, reports ELTA. The information was announced on the official Web site of the Russian Agency Rospotrebnadzor.
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Latvian Parliament accepts quota on provisional residence permits
Latvian Saeima passed amendments to the Immigration regulation in the last reading, confirming the coalition's compromise on the scheme of provisional residence permits, reports informational agency LETA.
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Latvia, Lithuania peak worldwide Internet list
Latvia and Lithuania have some of the largest figures of youngsters of any homeland who’ve developed up surrounded by the Internet, a new report shows. New study from the UN’s worldwide Telecommunication Union (ITU), show how the Baltic States boast the highest figures of 15-24 year olds who’ve developed up round the Internet, qualifying as ‘digital natives.’
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Polish-speaking lady loses court case to possess her name spelled in non-Lithuanian letters
Malgožata Runevič-Vardyn, Polish-speaking young woman of Republic of Lithuania, has lost a court case wherever she wished to possess her name spelled in non-Lithuanian characters, as Malgorzata Runiewicz-Wardyn, in her birth and wedding certificate.
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EU pressed to rethink immigration policy after Lampedusa tragedy
European commissioner calls for EU rescue mission for migrants spanning entire Mediterranean from Spain to Cyprus. The European Union has come under pressure to revamp its immigration policies in the wake of the Lampedusa tragedy that led to the deaths of 274 people in Italian waters last week
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The man who showed why firms exist
THE job of clever people is to ask difficult questions. The job of very clever people is to ask deceptively simple ones. Eighty years ago a young British economist wondered: why do companies exist? The answer that he gave remains as fascinating today as it was back then.
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The world’s happiest countries are close to Lithuania
According to OECD (the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) latest announcement of annual Better Life Index Australia for the third consecutive year is declared the happiest country among developed world states. In the top 5 of happiest countries are several European countries from Scandinavia, located near the Lithuania - Norway and Sweden. Among the happiest – Canada and Switzerland too.
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“We want Lithuania to join the Euro as soon as possible” – Estonian President
Estonia’s support for Lithuanian eurozone adoption is unwavering, especially since Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves has just declared that he hopes to see Lithuania and Latvia joining the single currency as soon as possible, highlighting that such a move would expand Baltic influence “in the so-called European core.”
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The Lithuanian partnership of success, by Walsh
Despite hardships suffered by Lithuanians due to recessionary pressures its economy and those of its neighbouring Baltic States, is weathering the crisis better than are others. The adversity in Spain and Greece, by comparison, puts those of the Baltic States in even better perspective. A Lithuanian order, placed with Spain’s Mondragon Assembly, is fuelling an increase in jobs and local wealth in a company that is also bucking tends.
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Strategic issues discussed in Berlin
On May 10 in Berlin, Lithuanian and German Ministers of Foreign Affairs Audronius Azubalis and Guido Westerwelle discussed ways of strengthening the bilateral partnership, which would lead to closer political, economic and cultural ties between the countries and contribute to the European future, reports ELTA.
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14th World Lithuanian Symposium takes place in Vilnius
On 7-10 August the 14th World Lithuanian Symposium is taking place in Vilnius. The event is organized by the Lithuanian World Community (LWC), which is a non-profit and non-governmental organization that unifies Lithuanian communities all over the world.
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Kazakevičius wins Olympic bronze at London 2012
A Lithuanian Greek-Roman wrestler Aleksandras Kazakevičius claimed an Olympic bronze medal on Sunday’s night. The 26-year-old was awarded after his respective win (3:0) over Denmark’s Mark Overgaard Madsen in the 74kg division. A par terre defence took the first period for the Lithuanian with a gut wrench in the second on his way to victory.
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For centuries Lithuania and Poland have fought together for freedom
At the Air Base in Zokniai on July 27, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Audronius Ažubalis met with Polish Air Force personnel who are conducting the NATO Air Policing Mission in the Baltic States. Ažubalis thanked them for their service and stressed the importance of the Lithuania-Poland security cooperation in responding to common challenges.
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Prognosis: climate change could boost the Baltics’ tourism popularity
As a result of the climate change, the British Iles and the Baltics could become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, Head of Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Forecasting Centre Andris Viksna said in an interview to Lietišķā Diena (Business Day), Baltic News Network (BNN) reported on 1 August.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Kiedis presented his Lithuanian roots shown on a family tree
On the evening of the July 28 concert in Kaunas, world-famous American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis was presented his family tree proving the singer’s Lithuanian roots. Minister of Foreign Affairs Audronius Ažubalis and on the initiative of Lithuanian diplomats produced for Kiedis a genealogy chart dating back to the end of the 1800s that shows the family line to his great-grandparents in Tauragė County.
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The brightest Olympic hope for Lithuanians – the last word says V.Alekna
Two-time Olympic champion Virgilijus Alekna should boisterously bid farewell to the great sport at the London Olympics. Nearly two-thirds of the Lithuanian population believes the biggest hope for the forthcoming Olympic Games are linked to the 40-year-old discus thrower. According to the DELFI commissioned “Spinter research” survey, the majority of Lithuanians expects a total of 1-3 Olympic medals, Delfi.lt reported on 23 July.
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Number of foreigners invited to work in Vilnius on rise
Number of foreigners coming to work to the capital of Lithuania at the invitation of Vilnius companies has been growing recently. In the first half of this year compared to year-on-year, Vilnius County Police Headquarters Migration Board confirmed much more invitations of legal person. It validated 18,062 invitations, almost by 5,000 items more than at the same time last year.
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Wrestler Kazakevich – incredibly persistent and proud to be Lithuanian
The first Olympic joy came to Lithuania when swimmer Rūta Meilutytė won gold only days into the Games. It took six days before another Olympic medal shone on a Lithuanian chest – also won by a young and little-known athlete, 26-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler Aleksandr Kazakevich, Asta Žukaitė and Aurimas Tamulionis.
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A historic chance for Lithuania’s foreign policy
As far as foreign policy is concerned, over the past two decades Lithuania achieved much more than harsh sceptics could have imagined and probably a little bit less than absolute optimists forecasted. We are full-fledged members of the transatlantic security zone, European political and economic zone, we’ve gained stability and trust, mastered new instruments and areas of cooperation, Member of the Parliament Petras Auštrevičius wrote in lrytas.lt portal on 13 July.
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Evolution and prospects of Lithuania-Poland relations
At the conference “Lithuanian-Polish relations: diagnosis and key challenges” in the University of Warsaw on July 9, Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Egidijus Meilūnas discussed relations between Lithuania and Poland in the past, present and future, and their impact on the countries’ efforts to fulfil their EU and NATO targets.
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Free Internet in Vilnius
Five places in the city center such as town hall and some squares or streets now have a free wi-fi service. Authorities of Vilnius claim that Internet access will benefit not only for local residents, but for guests of the city aswell. The free service will contribute to the image of Vilnius as modern and innovative city. Wi-fi will also increase possibilities for Lithuanians to work where they want and will benefit for the entrepreneurial skills.
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Grybauskaite warming up to the populace
On delivering her annual report on June 7, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite, unlike previous occasions, has tried to identify herself with the nation, reports ELTA. Her main message was the necessity to continue the already-begun work on the changes in the government, says communications’ science expert Dr. Andrius Suminas from Vilnius University.
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Increasing unemployment in Lithuania
Lithuanian Labour Exchange data show that in 12 January 2012, the number of the unemployed reached 233.8 thousand. It amounts to 11.3 percent country’s working age population. Within a week, territorial labour exchanges gave an unemployment status for 8.9 thousand of job seekers, 2.7 thousand more than previous week.
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Last year there were sold more flats than it was built
According to the MG Valda analysis of Vilnius housing sales in 2011, last year there were sold more flats than it was built. The company evaluation shows us that in recent years, the accumulated fund of new dwellings – soluble.
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A Lithuanian doesn’t necessarily need a Lithuanian surname
The record after the defeat by the Russian basketball team said it – maybe it’s the last record. However, a new Olympic victory brightened my mood. This Olympics has been the most successful since the restoration of Lithuanian independence. I’m glad that I was an Olympic attaché. Many have worked with the basketball team because I was its leader. The players didn’t shine this time. But other sports’ successes will allow us to forget the basketball team’s failures…
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Meet the man who listens to voice of the people
Youthful in his strict English-style suit by day in his office at Spinter Surveys, a market and public opinion research company he heads, changing to a hip, flamboyant checkered jacket at an invitation-only party at night, 35-year-old Ignas Zokas embodies the new style and type of a modern Lithuanian businessman and leader.
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Electrical Bridge Project to Poland Is Moving Forward
The electrical bridge project to connect Lithuania with the western energy system is expeditiously moving forward not only in Lithuania, but in Poland as well. The ‘LitPol Link’ connection, which should begin operations in about three years, will help Lithuania to reduce its dependence upon Russia’s energy system.
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Statisticians news for the food industry: Lithuanian diet is changing
Beef and veal are becoming a delicacy while the consumption of vegetables is growing. Statisticians are sending a message to the food industry about the rapid changes in Lithuanian dietary habits – of the 15 basic food products consumers had been faithful to over the last decade, only dairy products and eggs remain. Beef has been replaced by poultry; fruits and berries have been replaced by sugar.
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Children of Emigrants Studying in Virtual Vilnius School
Great Britain, Norway, Germany, Thailand or even Nepal – Lithuanian emigrants and their children are scattered all over the world. Many of them still heard the school bell ringing from Vilnius on 1 September. There are currently over 1000 students in Oz’s Gymnasium. However, 570 of them only see the school’s walls once every six months during the examination period. They all spend their days before a computer; remotely communicating with teachers, preparing homework or mastering a new lesson.
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10 Ways To Maximize Your Professional Impact In 2013
The New Year is a propitious time for businesses to re-prioritize their objectives and start afresh with renewed vigor and a clear mission. Setting – and following through on – thoughtful and apposite resolutions is an effective way to maximize results and impact for your company.
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German Ambassador to Lithuania
German Ambassador to Lithuania, Matthias Mulmenstadt is a great supporter of the European project and does not see any reason for people to fear a “two-speed” Europe. His country has always advocated closer EU integration.
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Vilnius will start its tennis season with international tennis tournament, the Lexus Cup 2013
The International Tennis Federation has (ITF) organized a tournament , the Lexus Cup 2013 in Vilnius at the beginning of the 2013 season. The tournament will start on January 24th and will go for four days up to January 27th. The ITF tournament will be among all Baltic countries, Russia and Scandinavia. This ITF tournament is the third most prestigious after the ATP tournaments and challenger tournaments. The tournament will take place in the indoor courts in SEB Arena.
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New signs for electric vehicles – a reality on Lithuanian motorways in 2013
Next year new signs for electric vehicles will appear on Lithuanian roads. Public transport lanes may also be used by lightweight cars with no less than 4 passengers on board, informs Lithuania’s Ministry of Transport and Communications.
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Do Less, Achieve More: The Beauty Of Effective Delegation
As company owner, you need to focus only on the items that add the most value to your organization. In general, these are the things that you, and only you, are capable of doing. You should delegate the rest.
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Lithuanian Tourism grows in 2012
Statistics Lithuania informs that the numbers of tourists visiting the country has increased in the last quarter and shows a marked improvement, in comparison with the 2011 figures.
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Must-Have Job Skills in 2013 in Lithuania
Even as employers remain cautious next year about every dollar spent on employees, they'll also want workers to show greater skills and results. For employees who want to get ahead, basic competency won't be enough. To win a promotion or land a job next year, experts say there are four must-have job skills:
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Discussion on the Nordic-Baltic cultural cooperation held in Vilnius
On 12 November, Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norwegian Embassy in Lithuania and the European Film Forum Scanorama co-organised a special event, dedicated to the Nordic-Baltic cultural cooperation. The event focused on possibilities for the Nordic-Baltic cooperation in the field of culture.
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“My position is that we need to improve and warm up our relations with Poland” – Algirdas Butkevicius
Regardless of the political future of his coalition, Social Democratic leader forges ahead and is already planning his first foreign trips as Lithuania’s most likely prime minister. In his first state visits, Mr. Algirdas Butkevicius is planning to go to Latvia and later to Poland, once he becomes Lithuania’s next prime minister.
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Alma littera to publish The Casual Vacancy
Publishing House “Alma littera” are delighted to announce that they are to be the publishers in Lithuania, of The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling’s first novel for adults. The publication date is yet to be confirmed.
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Temporary residence permit, or Lithuania-country of new opportunities
More and more frequently, the citizens of ex-CIS and other third states explore the possibilities of obtaining temporary residence permit in countries that belong to Schengen zone. One of Schengen zone Member States is Lithuania. Lithuania - country on the Baltic Sea coast, belongs to the European Union and has neighbouring borders with Russian Federation, Belarus, Poland and Latvia.
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8 Signs You've Found Your Life's Work
Wondering if the job you have now is "the one"--or just another stop on the way to something more fulfilling? Check out this list to know whether it's time to settle in or keep moving.
This month marks the nine-month anniversary of the most natural and obvious, most joyful and energizing decision of my life: to fully commit 100% to my life's work.
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Grandchild of inter-war President Aleksandras Stulginskis: Grandfather would be happy about Lithuania today
Jonas Linas Juozevičius, grandson of Lithuania’s 1920-1926 President Aleksandras Stulginskis, recently visited Kaunas and was happy about what he saw: “The Lithuanian Agriculture University, renamed after my grandfather, will not allow the new generation to forget him. At least they will wonder: Who was this man Stulkginskis?”
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Lithuanian essayist Giedra Radvilavičiūtė among winners of EU literature prize
Lithuanian essayist Giedra Radvilavičiūtė is among the 12 winners of this year's EU Prize for Literature, the European Commission's Mission in Vilnius said. The prize is awarded to new or emerging authors from EU member-states, and this year's winners were announced at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Tuesday
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Grybauskaitė celebrates the success of Lithuania’s athletes and coaches
A national Day of Sport was held in Lithuania on October 4th to celebrate those sportspeople who took medal-winning places at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and the 2012 World and European Championships. According to Dalia Grybauskaite, the President of the Lithuanian Republic, the names of the athletes have been written in golden lettering in the history of Lithuanian sport – “In Lithuania there are many talented athletes, and many good coaches
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“No second crisis in Lithuania” – SEB Bank
In economic news, one of the largest financial institutions in Lithuania has provided a bright economic outlook in recent statements to the media. Gitanas Nauseda, adviser to the SEB Bank presidency, declared that there will not be any second wave of crisis in the country. The macroeconomic data handled by its banking consortium signals an economic upturn, rather than a downturn.
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Baltic countries record EU’s largest increases in employment in Q2
Estonia recorded the largest employment growth in the second quarter year on year, at 3.1%, according to the EU statistical office Eurostat data, bbn.ee reports. Latvia was second with 1.9% growth, followed by Malta with 1.6% and Lithuania with 1.5%. In the EU, the average employment fell 0.2 percent from the second quarter of 2011, whereas eurozone recorded a 0.6 percent fall.
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Outgoing US ambassador to Lithuania: I wonder how you did it in crisis
Outgoing US Ambassador to Lithuania Anne E. Derse says she was surprised at how Lithuania managed to emerge from a deep recession and get back to economic growth. "I wonder how you did it," the ambassador said in an interview with BNS. In her last interview in Lithuania, Derse has also said Lithuania and the United States have become equal partners during her ambassadorial term, strengthened security cooperation and opened up new opportunities for business.
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