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Breakthrough in the Case of the Polish School in Paluknys: It Will Become an Independent

There has been a breakthrough in the case of the school in Paluknys, in the Trakai District. After reviewing the situation of the Longin Komołowski Gymnasium, which is currently being
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TVP Wilno 2026-08-28
Photo: Julius Kalinskas/BNS

New Rules for Minority Schools. The Paluknys Problem Remains

The government’s decision to lower the minimum number of students in national minority school classes in the Vilnius, Šalčininkai, Trakai, and Švenčionys districts will make it easier for some municipalities
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Znad Wilii 2026-08-16
Fewer students in national minority schools (illustrative photo), photo: Julius Kalinskas/BNS

Fewer Students in National Minority Schools. Local Officials: This Addresses the Problem, Not Its Cause

The Lithuanian government has lowered the minimum number of students required in national minority schools in the Vilnius, Šalčininkai, Trakai, and Švenčionys districts. Local officials assess that the change may
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TVP Wilno 2026-08-16
Kurier Wileński

New Voices on the Trakai District Issue: We Asked the Ministry About Taking Over a

There are less than three weeks left until September 1 — the school in Paluknys will start the year already as a branch. The Speaker of the Seimas made an
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Kurier Wileński 2026-08-13
Additional two lessons per week will be funded for students in grades 1–4 studying in a national minority language | Photo: Marian Paluszkiewicz

Changes in Polish Schools: Seven Hours of Lithuanian Per Week

On July 29, the government decided to increase funding for Lithuanian language and literature lessons for students in grades 1–4 in national minority schools, including Polish schools. The number of
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Kurier Wileński 2026-08-05