European judges often face pressure, influence, or even attacks in their work, both directly and indirectly. This topic was explored at the international conference “Judges Under Influence,” held in Vilnius on April 18–19. “Judges are under significant stress due to this pressure, and it is an issue that has not received enough attention. The goal of this conference is to raise awareness about the issue, encourag

Launched in the fall of 2021 by the public institution "Kintai Arts," it has been one of the most successful cultural initiatives in the region. The project was funded under the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism's "Culture" programme. From the outset, the project brought together key partners, including scientific and artistic institutions operating

The final protective barriers are being removed from the renovated Juozas Čerkesas estate, now a shining landmark in Skaistakalnis Park, the oldest park in Panevėžys. With this, the newly established center of creativity "Pragiedruliai" is fully opening its doors, revealing new spaces for the public to explore. On April 27, "Pragiedruliai" invites everyone to step outside and celebrate at Skaistakalnis Park. T

By the end of this century, we can expect more heatwaves and tropical nights, longer growing seasons for plants, and fewer cold days. Precipitation will also increase, especially in winter, with more rain and snow, and the Baltic Sea level will rise by 22 to 35 cm. These predictions were shared during a recent event at the Ministry of Environment, titled “Increasing Floods. Storms. Municip

Technology is advancing rapidly, making life easier but also creating new forms of crime. As a result, the role of criminal prosecution authorities is becoming more complex and essential. So how are Lithuania’s prosecutors tackling these challenges? Joining Forces with Foreign Colleagues Lithuania’s Prosecutor General’s Office is nearing

During the decommissioning of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP), particular attention is paid to the safe management of various types of radioactive waste. Furthermore, such projects are also supported by international programmes. The project "Enhancing the safety of radioactive waste management at the INPP", which was largely financed by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism, has been completed.

A project in Lithuania has successfully introduced and validated a therapeutic method to help children who have experienced trauma. The project, “Implementation of children's traumatic experience assessment and intervention (TF-CBT) methodologies in Lithuania,” aimed to assess and help children aged 10-17 who suffer from trauma-related issues such as post-tr

On April 18, the Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) held a conference in Vilnius to wrap up the project “Development of an early warning system on nuclear emergency of Lithuania”. The project, funded by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism’s "Environment, Energy, Climate Change" programme, aimed to improve safety for Lithuanian residents in case of a potential accident at the Belarusian Nuclear

"I have never regretted my decision, even during the toughest times," says Vytaras Radzevičius, the founder of Merkinė Factory, a cultural and entertainment center, and a journalist and traveler. The project, which began four years ago, was supported by the international programme "Promotion of Local Cultural Entrepreneurship – Merkinė Manor", funded

“I may have saved four lives, and I am truly happy doing this job,” says Vytautė Švedienė, a family visiting specialist from Marijampolė and one of the first 13 specialists in Lithuania working in a pilot family visiting project. She reflects on one of the most unforgettable moments from her two years in the role. It was a typical home visit to a mother with a one-and-a-half-year-old chil