June 2013 - Page 3 of 5 - Media EFHR.EU

Three letters that threaten Lithuanian language

In May 2013 14 MPs from various parliamentary groups registered a project of amendments to the Civil Code which would allow for using the following letters from the Latin alphabet: “w,”

Kurier Wileński 2013-06-12

The competitive Polish school

For the 18th time in its history, the conference “Polish child at Polish school” was held on 10th June 2013 in the council of the Vilnius Region. This event was

L24.lt 2013-06-12

President Grybauskaitė’s exposé. Poles (Lithuanian citizens) are evil and menace to state’s stability

Dalia Grybauskaitė has delivered the fourth and next to the last speech in her current term of office. The President tried to present Lithuania as a country of success, a

Znad Wilii 2013-06-12

Polish Prime Minister defends Poles in Lithuania

„The Lithuanian language became a hostage of the political arrangements of the governing coalition. A controversial Lithuanian language exam transforms into demands that divide the country. And at the same

Kurier Wileński 2013-06-12

“We” versus “you.” Reflections on President Grybauskaitė’s speech

The difference of 818 hours of the Lithuanian language class within the space of 12 years of education divides Lithuanian and non-Lithuanian high school graduates, although they both take the

Wilnoteka 2013-06-12

The penultimate exposé of President Grybauskaitė

A total criticism of the current government, which is unfavourable to the president, and a praise of the previous one. Not a single word of a self-criticism, only an exclamation

Kurier Wileński 2013-06-11

J. Narkevič, R. Tamašunienė: Lithuanian president divides rather than unites society

The right-wing circles and especially the radical right-wing are delighted, whereas the majority have been left with a bad taste in their mouths – this is how the Tuesday address

Wilnoteka 2013-06-11

Politicians comment on the president’s speech: „The concern for the language is not properly oriented.”

„For some time now Grybauskaite presents a fully biased position regarding the Lithuanian language exam.” says Jarosław Narkiewicz, vice-chairman of the Seimas from the AWPL (Electoral Action of Poles in

Znad Wilii 2013-06-11

Provocations or invocations of Kapela Wileńska (The Vilnius Band)

It was supposed to be provocative. And it was. In a certain moment it was even too provocative… But such a genius connection of music, sounds, instruments and languages has

Wilnoteka 2013-06-10

The court considers the case of simplifications in Lithuanian language Matura exam for students from

On Monday high school graduates are taking Matura exam of history, while the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania has to consider some complaints against the decision of the Education Minister,