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Promises, disappointment, unity: how the Vilnius NATO summit ended
strategy

Promises, disappointment, unity: how the Vilnius NATO summit ended

A NATO summit was held in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, from 11 to 12 July. War-torn Ukraine was the most discussed topic of the meeting, but Swedish accession was also an essential point on the agenda, as well as possible expansion in the Far East. The main topic of this
The 500-year-old Vilnius Old Town is being transformed with a contemporary approach
design

The 500-year-old Vilnius Old Town is being transformed with a contemporary approach

Studio Seilern has designed a mixed-use development from a number of historic buildings in the UNESCO-protected Old Town, preserving their historic value while adapting their function to the modern age. A major real estate development project, Boksto 6, has been launched in the 500-year-old city center of Vilnius, a city
Vilnius celebrates its founding with an AI-inspired rave
lifestyle

Vilnius celebrates its founding with an AI-inspired rave

The Lithuanian capital doesn’t look its age: despite being 700 years old, it definitely rocked the mixed media electro party hosted by Neri J and the Antidote Community. The coming months will see a succession of events in Vilnius to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the city’s founding.
Vilnius is celebrating its 700th anniversary
lifestyle

Vilnius is celebrating its 700th anniversary

The Lithuanian capital was first mentioned in a record dating back to 1323, so there will be celebrations throughout 2023 to commemorate the anniversary. Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas first mentioned Vilnius in a letter dated 25 January 1323 and encouraged the inhabitants of the surrounding countries to settle in
Rail Baltica: the next step for an interconnected Europe
business

Rail Baltica: the next step for an interconnected Europe

The project of the century, the biggest shared investment in the Baltics so far, and the most important north-south rail link in Europe. All these headlines refer to one railway infrastructure project that cannot be underestimated. A new chapter in European infrastructure and trade is being built before our eyes:
Past and present come into play in the concept of the Lithuanian restaurant Nineteen18
design

Past and present come into play in the concept of the Lithuanian restaurant Nineteen18

Interior design and gastronomy—two phenomena that link Lithuania’s historical past and modern present in Vilnius’ city center. The uniqueness of Nineteen18 comes from this contrast while drawing attention to the natural beauty of seasonal eating. 1918: the year Lithuania regained its independence—in honor of which Nineteen18 was
Ultramodern railway station in Vilnius designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
architecture

Ultramodern railway station in Vilnius designed by Zaha Hadid Architects

Environmentally friendly public spaces and transport infrastructure are mixed in the winning design by Zaha Hadid Architects. As part of the Rail Baltica program, Zaha Hadid Architects designed a train station in a new Baltic country, after Tallinn. One of its most exciting features is a new bridge with cycle
Antidote Community | It’s all about electronic music and its cultural impact
art

Antidote Community | It’s all about electronic music and its cultural impact

Just a year ago, I first came across a Youtube video in which Monika Seta’s warm-up set on top of MO Muziejus hiding in Vilnius’s Old Town flew viewers into the night. There’s something that hasn’t changed about the Antidote Community since then: special venues, gorgeous
The historical red roofs of Vilnius in an electronic music video
art

The historical red roofs of Vilnius in an electronic music video

The seventh short movie of the video channel of Lithuanian Antidote presents the two faces of Vilnius: in addition to the historical heritage of its old town, the city is also introduced as the Mecca of modern art, with the tunes of Monika Seta playing in the background. The resident
This Airbnb could easily be a set in Chernobyl
east

This Airbnb could easily be a set in Chernobyl

A couple in Vilnius had an idea and furnished their apartment in line with the design of the late Soviet era, inspired by HBO’s very successful Chernobyl series. The owners, Rasa Jusionyte and Linas Marcišauskas came up with the idea when they saw the balcony of the flat inherited