January 2015 - Page 3 of 5

Medininkai Castle, fot. "Nad Wyżyną Oszmiańską" ("At the Oszmianka Highland")

Vilnius region known and not known – “Nad Wyżyną Oszmiańską” (“At the Oszmianka Highland”)

Lithuania is often associated by tourists (especially foreign ones) with Vilnius and the nearby Trakai. Small towns are usually forgotten and treated marginally. Meanwhile, a lot of ‘treasures’ can be

Wilnoteka 2015-01-20

St. Anne's church in Jaszuny Fot. Marian Paluszkiewicz

Jaszuny (Jašiūnai): from Calvinism to miraculous “revelations”

We are continuing the series entitled “Visiting the Šalčininkai District”. Let us stay in Jaszuny for a little longer. This time we will scrutinize the spiritual side of the life

Kurier Wileński 2015-01-16

Gintautas Paluckas and Artūras Zuokas, fot. W. Dowejko

About Vilnius and the prospects of its development in the Polish Debate Club

The upcoming municipal elections, especially the first direct election of Mayors, stimulate heated discussions in Lithuania. The struggle for the position of the capital leader is indeed the most thrilling

Wilnoteka 2015-01-16

Scanpix/AFP PATRICK HERTZOG

Ethnic and linguistic minorities under the protection of the European Parliament

Today, the Intergroup for Traditional Minorities, National Communities and Languages has been constituted for the 2014-2019 term. A Hungarian eurodeputy, Kinga Gal, has been appointed to be the chairwoman of

L24.lt 2015-01-15

Fot. Waldemar Dowejko

Poland towards Lithuania. Let the Big Brother calm down.

Poles in Lithuania vote either on “their own”, or “against” Lithuanians. An interview with publicist Aleksander Radczenko by Ewa Wołkanowska-Kołodziej. These are the lyrics of the unofficial anthem of the

Znad Wilii 2015-01-15

Currently, the position of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman is held by Edita Žiobienė. © BFL (Fot. Karolis Kavolėlis)

The number of complaints about discrimination on the grounds of nationality remains stable

In 2013 and 2014 the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman’s Office in Lithuania received the same number of complaints about discrimination on the grounds of nationality. In 2013 the Office investigated 10

L24.lt 2015-01-13

Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania has slated nearly 400 candidates

One and a half month left to the local elections in Lithuania. On 1st of March residents will elect 60 local government councilors and mayors , who this year will

L24.lt 2015-01-13

During the WOŚP Grand Finale in Vilnius, fot. wilnoteka.lt

The Finale of Grand Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) in Vilnius

The Foundation of Grand Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) gathered over 36 million zlotys during this year finale. The money will be spent on maintaining highest standards in the treatment

Wilnoteka 2015-01-12

Fot. wilnoteka.lt

A new passport of a citizen of Lithuania – with a note about the citizen’s

Over 1 900 Lithuanian citizens, including 79 people of Polish origin, have already applied for a note in their passports about nationality. Such a possibility was introduced just on the 1st

Wilnoteka 2015-01-12

Photo. YT

Signposts “Znad Wilii”: Route of Home Army

Today we take you on a tour, route of Home Army. Recall the most important events and places on the Polish military formations during World War II. History and the Present,

Znad Wilii 2015-01-12

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