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The fight for identity: Dr Jarosław Wołkonowski on his fight for the original spelling of

The Internet as a space for communication often becomes an arena, where extreme opinions and hateful statements are expressed. Hate speech, especially in the digital space, can have serious consequences,
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New Law on National Minorities. Loophole filled?

Lithuania has a new Law on National Minorities. Its supporters claim that an important legal loophole has finally been filled. Critics, however, argue that the law regulates practically nothing and
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The draft Act on National Minorities passed second reading

In the Seimas, there is only one step left before the adoption of the Act on National Minorities. On Tuesday, October 1st, the draft bill passed its second reading. 72
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Constitutional Court sides with the original spelling of surnames

Constitutional Court sides with the original spelling of surnames The Constitutional Court declared that the letters “x”, “q” and “w” in official documents are not contradictory to the Basic Law.
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Protest Over Schools in the Trakai District in Front of the US Embassy in Vilnius

Parents, students, and teachers of two Polish schools in the Trakai region seek US diplomats’ support. As they claim, the United States is a country that ensures respect for human
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Supporting Ukraine – actions held in Lithuania

On  Thursday in Lithuania support actions have started. They are held in 4 biggest cities in the country- in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys and other smaller localities. According to
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“I have the right to the original spelling of names and surnames”

“I have the right to the original spelling of names and surnames” -It is the title of the campaign of the European Foundation of Human Rights, in short EFHR, which
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A game of killing Roma: Inhabitants of Vilnius Roma camp targeted

A computer game company used live targets in an advertisement for its product – people living in the Vilnius Roma camp. The situation has already caused an uproar in the
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The court: Russian councilor from Klaipeda broke the oath

The Lithuanian Administrative Court announced that the councilor of the city of Klaipeda from the Union of Russians Vyacheslav Titov broke the oath when he accused the commander of the
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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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