On Tuesday, Lithuania’s First Lady Diana Nausėdienė visited the New York Public Library’s main branch, where she explored the contributions of the Lithuanian diaspora to the library’s growth and development. She also reviewed materials related to the Baltic States and discussed potential cooperation...
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As a Lithuanian-American who is a die-hard fan of the Lithuanian National Basketball Team, being able to watch my team defeat USA I have to admit was a thrill for me. By saying this that is showing tremendous respect for team USA and how good they are, otherwise beating them wouldn’t carry as much m...
The independent theatre company “Teatriukas” from Vilnius is touring the USA in September and October. They are performing a contemporary version of Žalia Gyva in Lithuanian schools and communities to celebrate the one hundred years of Lithuanian Independence together with the members of the Lithuan...
To promote voting in general election this October amongst the diaspora, the Lithuanian Youth Association of the UK (JKLJS) with partners organized a political debate at the University College London. The event packed large Darwin hall with live streaming being watched by Lithuanians in the US, Neth...
With data showing that emigration from Lithuania has increased even more this year, the cabinet has drafted a plan to reduce emigration and encourage repatriation. Economists, however, are sceptical that it will work.
The World Lithuanian Community does not support plans for a referendum on dual citizenship this October because it is virtually impossible to achieve the required results with the current electoral laws governing the referendum, said Dalia Henke, World Lithuanians‘ Community Board chairwoman on Žini...
On Sunday, the Lithuanian St. Casimir Parish festival began in East London began with a Holy Mass at Casimir Church with Bishop Nicholas Hudson from the Diocese of Westminster. On a sunny afternoon, the church was so full with Lithuanians that people were even listening from the street outside. “Tod...