By continuing a cycle of events dedicated to the Lithuanian architecture, an exhibition “Modernistic Interiors in Kaunas. Kaunas – the Undiscovered Capital of Modernism in Europe” was opened in the embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Berlin which did not only supplement the geography of presentations on Kaunas modernistic architecture, but also disclosed architectural[…]

A meeting of the Executive Board of the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC) was held this week. More than two dozens of specialists from ten cities of the Baltic Sea Region discussed issues on refugees, youth unemployment, and public spaces in the city. The guests also expressed support to the endeavour of Kaunas to[…]

More and more often politicians and businessmen from People’s Republic of China are looking for investment opportunities in Kaunas. On June 3, the high-ranking Chinese official – a member of the State Council, H.E. Mr. Yang Jing visited Kaunas. During the visit in Kaunas the guests’ delegation visited Kaunas Free Economic Zone (FEZ), and discussed[…]

One of the world’s most influential architects joined the architectural jury for the assessment of the science promotion centre to be built on the Nemunas Island. The ambitious project has drawn the attention of the Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas. Named as the world-famous personality in the field of architecture, M. Fuksas has no doubts about[…]

Last week Kaunas received good news from Lithuanian National Commission for UNESCO: Kaunas became the member of UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. According to specialists, this status will help to strengthen the image of Kaunas as innovative and contemporary city.

On the occasion of the Independence Day of Georgia Kaunas City made a special gift and lighted up Christ’s Resurrection Church in the colours of Georgian flag on Thursday. Lights projections on the church tower appeared in late evening (about 10.30 PM) and lasted until early morning. „Relations between Lithuania and Georgia are special. Georgia‘s[…]

“Kaunas Highlights” is a competition of ideas having no analogues in Lithuania. “Kaunas Highlights” invites to put forward ideas for new sculptures that will decorate ten different sites in the centre and Old Town of Kaunas. An independent commission will select ten competition winners each of whom will receive a 1,000 euro award. Everyone may[…]

On May 20, a modern Lithuanian Air Force search and rescue station was opened at S. Darius and S. Girėno Airfield of Kaunas. The post will serve in saving people’s lives, assisting the police and will help ensure the country’s border control. “I want to express thanks to Kaunas for such a beautiful cooperation. I[…]

On Wednesday, bike and car sharing services managed by the company CityBee started to operate in Kaunas. It is hoped that Kaunas citizens will welcome popular in Europe sharing economy tendency and it will become successful.   “After a thorough preparation, we start to provide transport sharing services in Kaunas. We know that Kaunas citizens are[…]

  The library museum of President Valdas Adamkus was opened in the historical building in Kaunas city centre. The high-ranking officials of Lithuania and Kaunas who attended the opening ceremony were all of the same opinion – this was an extraordinary day for Kaunas and Lithuania. In the building between Laisvė avenue and Vienybės square,[…]