The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is taking place in Busan, South Korea, from 19 to 29 July. The session is considering the inscription of new properties on the World Heritage List, reviewing the state of conservation of existing World Heritage sites and assessing the implementation of previous Committee decisions. Modernist Kaunas,[…]

The first 17 signs marking the entrances to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kaunas have been installed in Žaliakalnis and Naujamiestis. They will make it easier for residents and visitors to identify these internationally recognised areas, distinguished by their urban plan, modernist architecture, natural landscape, preserved functions and intangible heritage.  “UNESCO World Heritage status[…]

On 17 July, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the NATO Multinational Battlegroup is hosting an international football tournament at the Lithuanian Football Academy Stadium (51 Aukštaičių St., Kaunas). Teams from five different nations will compete in a mini “World Cup” tournament. The aim of the event is to bring together NATO Allied soldiers deployed[…]

Over the past decade, Kaunas has transformed beyond recognition—from its revitalized city center and Old Town to the modern Nemunas Island, which has become one of the most important attractions in Lithuania. Alongside the city, Žalgiris has grown as well and today is not only a sports club but also an inseparable part of Kaunas’[…]

The Lithuanian Artists’ Association Kaunas department, together with the municipality, invites professional artists to take part in the International Sculpture Symposium 2026. Taking place in the city from August 17 to September 13, the event will bring together creators from various countries who will enrich Kaunas’ public spaces with high‑quality granite sculptures. The symposium is[…]

Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (LIK) is set to establish its presence at the ALEX Kaunas Innovation Hangar, becoming the first research and higher education institution to operate within the park. The institution plans to conduct applied scientific research and experimental development in the high-tech sector at this location. The projected investment will amount to approximately EUR[…]

Since the beginning of New Years, the changes to public transport tickets and travel conditions came into effect in the city of Kaunas. Passengers who fail to present a valid ticket to a ticket inspector on a bus or trolleybus can now continue their journey only by paying an €8 “control fee”. The prices of[…]

ALEX Kaunas Innovation Park has welcomed its first greenfield investor – Teltonika, one of the strongest high-tech group of companies in Lithuania, is strengthening its presence in Kaunas. The company has chosen Kaunas as a new destination for its strategic growth. A conclusion of an investor agreement has been followed by Teltonika’s application for lease[…]

In November, Kaunas turned into a film set. The city’s streets and facades were captured by the lenses of British and Norwegian film crews. This week in Laisvės Avenue and nearby areas – a six-part television series Honey is being filmed, transporting viewers to East Berlin in the 1980s. Renowned English producer Christopher Hall, who has created[…]

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[…]