The Minister of Transport and Communications Jaroslav Narkevič, who visited Kaunas, met with the Mayor Visvaldas Matijošaitis to discuss the most important infrastructure issues – implemented projects and planned large objects. According to the Minister, Kaunas, which has allocated a record amount of investments for city management this year with the help of the Government,[…]

After waiting a little longer than expected, due to Covid-19 crisis affecting the whole world, the result was finally released on Tuesday 12th May. Our twin-city Grenoble has been officially shortlisted as finalist together with Dijon, Tallinn and Turin among 18 cities. Grenoble was ranked first or second for 11 of the 12 indicators evaluated[…]

Exhibition “Sustainable Nordic Cities” Exhibition opening: September 16, 12 at Vienybės sq., Kaunas City During September 17 – 30 the exhibition will be exhibited at shopping and entertainment centre “Akropolis” (Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. 49), since October 1 – at KTU “Santaka Valley”, K. Baršausko st. 59. Recently, cities around the world are facing major problems[…]

This year, on September 1, about 32.5 thousand students will open the doors of Kaunas city schools. 3 000 of them are freshmen. When planning the process of the coming school year, Kaunas is preparing to implement an innovative format of children’s education- to carry out the educational process both in schools and remotely. This mixed[…]

Almost 100 years ago in 1924, the first Norwegian diplomatic representation in Kaunas was established. On 19th August the Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Norway in Kaunas was opened in the new premises at Savanorių pr. 321C (CUBE Business Center), inaugurated by H. E. Norwegian Ambassador to Lithuania Karsten Klepsvik and Honorary Consul of[…]

Kaunas City Municipality has signed 25.8 million euros contract with “Conresta” for the construction of a water sports center. An exclusive building will be built next to the Žalgiris Arena, which will accommodate not only an Olympic-size swimming pool with 500 seat grandstands, but also a spa area and a sports club under its roof.[…]

The largest oak grove in Europe in the urban area will soon experience a real renaissance. Kaunas City Municipality concluded a contract for the works of Ąžuolynas Park with the company “Kauno Keliai”, which won the tender. 5.6 million euros is planned for the improvement and reconstruction of infrastructure from EU funds, Government and Municipal[…]

Olympic medalists, European and world rowing champions will now have incomparably better conditions to train and achieve new achievements. The rowing base of the sports school “Bangapūtys” on the shore of Lake Lapmėdžiai was officially opened in Kaunas. The reconstruction, which started two years ago, has been completed. Kaunas City Municipality has invested about 3[…]

Summer is a great time to spend time in the fresh air, catching the sun and actively traveling, so that later you can relax lazily without remorse. “Like Bike” invites Kaunas residents and guests to become participants of the summer challenge that started on July 1st “Kaunas jumps on a bicycle” prepared good emotions and[…]

Following the announcement of the end of quarantine in the country, Kaunas took the initiative to honor organizations and individuals who decided to help. On Thursday evening, Kaunas City Municipality invited over 600 people – medics, social workers, shooters, scouts, students and other volunteers from Kaunas and representatives of business enterprises to the Thanksgiving evening[…]