Romualdas Ozolas, signatory of Lithuania's Independence Act, member of the Seimas during the 6th and 7th term, died on Monday, 6 April, aged 76.

Four different colours are used for the European Parliament's calendar to help distinguish what's taking place when. So what does it mean when a week is marked red, pink, blue or turquoise? Check out our guide through the Parliament's calendar.

Statistics Lithuania informs that an annual publication Results of the Farm Structure Survey 2013 in Lithuania has been released.

Since 1th April young farmers in Lithuania may apply for financial support. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will accept documents until the end of month (30th April).

May the risen Christ illuminate our everyday life, bless us and become the foundation of everything that is good and beaufitul in our lives. We wish you heathy and cheerful Easter with your beloved ones.

In 2014, almost each Lithuanian at least once was touring in Lithuania – during 2014 a total of 2.6 million travels of Lithuanians in the country was counted, by 2.3% more than in 2013, the State Tourism Department (VTD) said.

The registration of volunteers to the Lithuanian Armed Forces has started on 27th March. Since that time, the desire to hold a 9-month military service expressed 32 candidates including two women.

'One-third of children in Lithuania is experiencing abuse. The ongoing research shows further spread of this phenomenon,' says psychologist Robertas Povilaitis, head of the organization Child Line (lt. 'Vaikų linija').

On April 1st 2015, the Vilnius City Council will revise the city's budget for 2015 – it will be increased by EUR 14.7 million because Vilnius City Municipality will receive target funds from the state budget.

The latest Eurobarometer survey on gender equality has revealed that 49% of the polled Lithuanians claim that gender inequality is widespread in Lithuania (54% among female respondents). Lithuanians believe that the social areas were gender stereotypes are mostly widespread are at work (37%), in the media (28%) and in politics (24%).