List/Grid Yearly Archives: 2014
Why do we “fight” with our oldest allies, Poles?
There the topics on our cause list that are tried to be avoided. On a rare occasion they are raised, but even then they are talked about in a brief…
Untouchable Lithuanian Language
Lithuania President’s advisor, Virginija Būdienė, does not agree with the proposal of the liberalization of rules regulating the usage of Lithuanian language. The discussions concerning protection of Lithuanian language flared…
A Polish-Lithuanian list of entries of national libraries is being created
Common history, common heroes, common cultural legacy – all of this linked Poland and Lithuania for centuries, and is finding his reflection in the literature of both nations. Thanks to…
The oratorical contest ‘To beautifully tell the small homeland’
On Saturday December 13th, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the main building of the Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences in Vilnius (Studentų 39 street), room 501, the oratorical contest for…
December will bring the conclusion to the contest concerning site of memorial in Ponary
The first stage of the contest, which concerned the project of renovation of memorial site in Ponary has come to the end. Among 16 projects qualified to the contest, announced…
The pupils from Baltoji Vokė the best in the ‘Citizen of Lithuania’ contest
Can Polish school educate good, aware, and responsible citizens of Lithuania? Apparently yes, as the pupils from E. Orzeszkowa High School in Baltoji Vokė won the ‘Citizen of Lithuania’ contest…
Lithuanian culture cultivated abroad
The ministry of education is holding a contest aimed at Lithuanians abroad for projects which will help children in Lithuanian schools outside the country keep up ties with Lithuania, retain…
Let’s abandon the damaging stereotypes. Polish-Lithuanian historical memory
Polish-Lithuanian dialogue is difficult if it is based on stereotypes and shallow knowledge. However, when it is based on conscientious research and free from prejudice – it can be creative…
Ethnic minorities not satisfied with the state of democracy in Lithuania
Dissatisfaction with the state of democracy in Lithuania is most often found among members of the most numerous ethnic minorities, Polish and Russian – so reveals a poll conducted by…
Journey around Vilnius streets: St. Casimir- patron saint of Lithuania
This time we will take a walk around St. Casimir Street (Šv. Kazimiero g.). In the guidebooks we can find the information that this street is the narrowest street in…
