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Lithuanian press in Poland criticises Linkevičiaus. “Demand like Poles demand in Lithuania.”

A biweekly magazine, „Aušra”, criticised Linas Linkevičiaus’ visit to Sejny which took place a week ago. During the visit, the negative attitude towards local Lithuanians could be sensed. “It could
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95th anniversary of rebirth of Lithuania

In February, Lithuania was getting ready for one of the three most important celebrations of establishing statehood. 16th February, the Day of Lithuanian rebirth, was celebrated in the whole country.
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Zapusty – a Traditional Carnival Celebration – Was Held in Dukszty

On February 9 of the current year was held the “Zapusty Television TV-13” carnival celebration. Zapusty is one of the most rollicking, cheerful and amusing winter feast. Everyone is looking
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Unified Lithuanian language exam still unchanged

This year’s graduates still do not know which Lithuanian language exam they will have to pass in just a few months’ time.The regulation concerning facilitated exam for minority schools announced
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Invitation from the Vilnius Alps of Laimis – the Lucky Man

In Vilnius Lipówka at “Laimio kalnas” mountain (also known as Góra Szczęściarza [the Lucky Man Mountain] as well as the Vilnius Alps) the conditions for skiing, snowboarding  and other winter
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Articles On the History of Vilnius: Vilnius’ “Little Things.”

Jasiński Altaria Jasiński Altaria appears in prof. Juliusz Kłos’s (1881-1933) book Vilnius: a Tour Guide, Vilnius 1923, in which the author states: “Between the Antakalnis and a riverside of the
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The Results of XXIV Polish Linguistics and Literature Olympiad of Vilnius District

“Hence, if joy, then with a touch of fear; if despair, then not without some quiet hope.” Wisława Szyborska translated by Stanislaw Baranczak and Clare Cavenagh On February 6 of
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Relations between Poland and Lithuania should be better than good

“Relations between Poland and Lithuania can and should be better than good,” said Donald Tusk after the Tuesday’s meeting with the Lithuanian Prime Minister, Algirdas Butkevičius. “It’s getting better,” he
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EAPL fights against recourse of minorities’ rights

In a response to a statement on EAPL made by T. Janeliūnas, a lecturer in the Institute of Political Science and International Relations of Vilnius University, it is necessary to
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Will the monastery buildings go back to the order?

After 19 years of disputes and 9 years of litigation, the Supreme Court of Lithuania ended the case of Franciscan monastery buildings in Vilnius, located at the church of the
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