Starting 1 August, a new feature is being rolled out across Kaunas’s public transport network: passengers can now pay using contactless bank cards and NFC-enabled smart devices. This marks another step in modernising the city’s transport system, aimed at delivering a seamless and user-friendly travel experience for both Kaunas residents and visitors. Kaunas – a[…]

Are you passionate about European culture, heritage, and the future of our shared identity? Are you between 21 and 29 years old? Do you dream of traveling across Europe, contributing to meaningful projects, and making a lasting impact on how young people engage with cultural heritage?   If so, we invite you to apply for the[…]

The Aleksotas Innovation and Industry Park, recognised as a nationally significant economic project, proudly announces its first investor: the biotechnology company Wellgem Biopharma. This exciting development was unveiled on Wednesday, alongside plans for new tenants in the life sciences sector in Kaunas and the introduction of the innovation park brand, ALEX. Accelerating Biotechnological Development in[…]

Drivers choosing to shorten their journeys through the narrow streets of the old town are encouraged to reconsider and abandon this habit. Otherwise, starting from August 1st, each passage through the Reduced Pollution Zone (RPZ) will cost 2 euros. The additional cost will be for transit, not for entry. Those coming for personal reasons will[…]

A friendship that has already lasted for decades between Kaunas and the Northern Italian city of Brescia has been officially strengthened by the signatures of both cities’ mayors. The sister city agreement commits to continued cooperation in areas such as sports, education, culture, tourism, and more. Establishing city partnerships is a powerful tool of diplomacy,[…]

This year, the city invites you to immerse yourself in the festive spirit and have a ‘Light-hearted Christmas in Kaunas.’ The concept of the holiday season emphasizes human connections – cosy gatherings with loved ones, attention to those who need it most – the human miracle that we can gift to our nearest and dearest.[…]

Kaunas, Lithuania, has solidified its seventh-year partnership with the city of Hiratsuka, Japan, through an official twinning agreement. The mayors’ signatures confirm the commitment to further develop mutual ties and exchanges in sports, education, and culture, fostering the exchange of positive experiences. This marks the fifth agreement between Lithuanian and Japanese municipalities and the second[…]

New captivating addition to the landscape has been unveiled at Neries Krantinė Park in Vilijampolė  – the “Cloud Containers” sculptures, an artistic creation by Algimantas Šlapikas. These impressive 5-6 meter tall structures serve as visual metaphors, representing the accumulation of wealth and engaging with themes of ecology and sustainability. The sculptures at the revitalized park,[…]

This weekend, on 19-21 May, during the Euroleague Final Four events on Nemunas Island and other central areas of the city, traffic will be restricted on K. Donelaičio Street between Maironio and A. Mickevičiaus streets. This section will only be open for buses and trolleybuses. All three days, i.e., on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, drivers are[…]

Kaunas city is halfway through its year as the Capital of European Culture – over a thousand planned events are changing the cultural landscape not only of the city but of the whole country. From a record high visitor attendance to increased media coverage – “Kaunas 2022” team reveals the results of the first half.[…]