Vilnius University

Vilnius hospital sees rise in number of injuries caused by slipping on ice

Vilnius University Hospital says it has observed a double rise in injuries as a result of attempts to walk down the icy pavements in Vilnius on Wednesday...

Who would benefit the most if the Lithuanian voting age was lowered to 16 years? Young people have wishes, too

The Lithuanian Youth Council wants that in municipal elections the voting age be lowered to 16 years. The Seimas’ liberals think that such age requirement...

Lithuanians approve of permanent mandatory military service, survey finds

Lithuanians are in favour of universal conscription despite the ongoing debate on mandatory military service among politicians, a recent survey finds.

30% of respondents ready to take up arms to defend

A survey carried out by Vilnius University shows that around 30% of Lithuanians are ready to take up arms to defend Lithuania, while 60% are prepared to...

Board of EU Agency for Asylum elects Lithuanian representative as chair

The Management Board of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has elected its Lithuanian member, Ms Evelina Gudzinskaitė , as its new chair. A...