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15th anniversary of Polish studies at Vilnius University

Days of Polish studies in University of Vilnius Traditionally days of Polish studies at Philology Faculty, Vilnius University were held for the 15th time. Tradition of May’s fest of polish
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First passport page with original surname spelling

The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language once again looked into the matter of non Lithuanian names and surnames. -We predict the possibility of allowing an original transcription of names
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Meeting of Polish and Lithuanian experts on cultural heritage in Vilnius

On the 16th – 19th of May meeting of expert group on protecting cultural heritage will take place. It is going to be 10th meeting which will be chaired by
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The Celebration of the 82th anniversary of Marshal Piłsudski’s death in Butrimonys

On the 82nd anniversary of the death of Marshal Józef Pilsudski, the Poles from Vilnius, the representatives of the Embassy of Poland in Lithuania and guests paid tribute to the
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The inauguration of the Wladyslaw Syrokomla Gymnasium in Vilnius

The inauguration ceremony of the Wladyslaw Syrokomla Gymnasium was held on Friday (12 May). The celebrations began with a holy mass, which was celebrated by Father Miroslaw Grabowski in the
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School IDs – take care of it before vacations

On the initiative of president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, Polish Sejm adopted changes in law, in December 2016, allowing national minority students and polish schools living outside of Poland as
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School ranking: Jan Paweł II as the best polish middle school

Magazine ‘Reitingai’ introduced us to school ranking in Lithuania. Colleges and middle schools were rated according to number of criteria. Primary schools and pro-gymnasiums have also been rated. High school
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Situation of polish minorities in Lithuania is a discrimination of EU citizens

Tomasz Snarski, lawyer and Doctor of juridical science, author of petition no358/2011 on language rights of Poles living in Lithuania, once again has shown matter of polish minority discrimination in
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Surname spelling law: First steps have been taken

Seimas in first reading approved draft law on spelling surnames in the original version on the first page of the identity document, filed by social democrat Gediminas Kirkilas. It has
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According to most of the citizens Lithuania does not obey human rights

According to public opinion poll, a bit over half of the citizens say that their rights are not provided. Asked if Lithuania obeys human rights, 9% of people answered yes,
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