The Government has decided to extend the transit period for foreign nationals to return home through the territory of the Republic of Lithuania until 23 March 2020, 12:00 a.m. As it was announced last week, Lithuanian authorities have taken additional precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. Quarantine was[…]

Universities, schools and kindergartens are to remain closed in the country, and public events are either cancelled or postponed. As many other countries around the world, Lithuania is taking necessary steps to avoid the spread of COVID-19. From March 16, the country is entering quarantine for at least 15 days. This means universities, schools and[…]

Lithuania announced a nation-wide quarantine from March 16 to March 30 Lithuania announced a nation-wide quarantine from March 16 to March 30. During this time period, foreign citizens, except those having a residence or work permit, won’t be allowed entry. The time period may be reassessed during or after the announced quarantine. So far, fourteen[…]

The alert period has ended. The quarantine that came into effect on Monday has brought more restrictions and tougher sanctions on those who neglect. It is the responsibility of the cities of the country to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Government Resolution that has entered into force. After evaluating last weekend’s experience, Kaunas[…]

Kaunas International Airport summed up 2019 and announces a new record – last year, it handled 1160682 passengers (15% more than in 2018). It is recorded that it is the highest indicator achieved in the history of the airport, not counting the runway of the Vilnius airport in 2017, when all aircraft were diverted to[…]

Nowadays, in many European Union countries there is a tendency of the global decrease of population in the cities. Even in some capitals, depopulation is an acute problem. Depopulation is clearly noticeable in recent years. If there are no consumers, there is no demand for services, education, there is not enough labor force, therefore industry[…]

‘Demo Day’, the final event of the ‘Kaunas startups’ program, were held at Kaunas Dock on December 16. The event culminated a two-month intensive entrepreneurship program. For eight weeks, selected teams explored key business steps in developing innovative business: how to position an idea, understand the customer, make sales, effectively leverage digital marketing, and prepare[…]

“That was the best decision in my life” – this is the message by the Kaunas Municipal Social Advertising Campaign that aims to encourage people to become caregivers for children. During the Christmas season, the “Akropolis” shopping and entertainment center has a cozy home-like consultation space. It is open for everyone that wants to help[…]

Japanese Embassy held a solemn awards ceremony presenting the Order of the Emperor of Japan to the Mayor of Kaunas City Visvaldas Matijošaitis. In May, 2019, the Japanese government announced that they award Mr. V. Matijošaitis the Order of the Rising Sun with Golden Rays and Rosette. The Honourable Award is conferred for the merits[…]