During the match with Žalgiris, football hooligans (they cannot be called fans), of Lech Poznań, with their IQ of troglodytes, hung a banner defaming Lithuanians. The content of the banner was so stupid that it is not even worth to quote it. However, this stadium incident became a diplomatic problem causing storm in a media teacup. Was this storm necessary?

Lithuania will continue the tradition introduced by the Polish presidency of the EU in Warsaw in 2011 and, on this occasion, will organise the commemoration of the victims of totalitarian regimes in Europe on 23 August 2013 in Vilnius.

Every year natural and man-made disasters threaten the lives of millions. On Monday 19 August, Word Humanitarian Day is held to honour those who bring assistance and relief and also to draw attention to humanitarian needs worldwide. Here you will find a selection of stories published on our website in the first semester of 2013 to enable you to find out more about what the EU is doing as the world´s largest humanitarian aid donor.

Vilnius citizens and city guests who wish to see the Presidential Palace and get acquainted with the activities of the institution of the President are offered free-of-charge tours. During Lithuania's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, guided tours of the Presidential Palace are also available in the English language.

This year Žemaitijaregion celebrates its 600th baptism anniversary. For such occasion, the diocese of Telšiai regionhas organized the Eucharistic Congress, which began on 2nd of August and lasted until 4th of August, and this day has marked the culminating celebrations of Žemaitija habitants.

The first month of the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the EU has come to an end. How many meetings were held, how many gifts given, how many guests from abroad visited the country, and how many zeppelin dumplings were eaten during this period? Find out about this and more by reading our interesting facts.