There is an old saying, that there is nothing happening by coincidence for a second time. If something happens two or three times, than it is not a coincidence, but a deliberate action. I would like to add more – there are coincidences in politics and diplomacy.

On 10th May in the House of Polish Culture in Vilnius the founding meeting of the Association of the Polish Media Lithuania took place.

Soon the trip to Mars may cost only 38$. And it is not a joke. Dutch company ´Mars One´ is recruiting volunteers from around the world to participate in an exciting cosmic trip. Potential candidates for the flight are in excess. So far more than 20,000 adventurers signed up; they are not even afraid of a fact that this is just a one way ticket.

Due to the acquisition of citizenship of another country's Lithuanian citizens are deprived of Lithuanian citizenship. It is estimated that yearly there are about a half thousands of such people.

Trains might be safer and less polluting than other transport modes, but only 6% of passengers opt to travel this way. The EU's fourth railway package aims to make rail travel more attractive by creating more competition and a common certification scheme for trains. These plans are currently being debated in Parliament. Find out the facts about Europe's rail sector in infographic presented by European Commission.

The next time you see a bee buzzing around, it's worthwhile remembering that much of the food we eat depends significantly on pollination these insects provide. But bees and other pollinators are declining globally, particularly in North America and Europe, putting this essential role in doubt.

On the occasion of the Day of Polonia and Poles Abroad streets of Vilnius were full of white and red colours and pounding with cheerful songs of inhabitants of Vilnius region. Poles from around the Lithuania came to Vilnius to participate in the march. During the march the Day of the Flag of the Polish Republic and the May 3rd Constitution Day was as well honoured.

President Dalia Grybauskaitė together with children made the kites that will be raised along with the logo of the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The role of journalists as democracy's watchdogs is proving increasingly hazardous. Not only have thousands of them lost their job due to the crisis, but they are also at risk of being arrested, kidnapped or even killed in the line of duty. To ensure the freedom of the press and access to information, European Parliament (EP) is currently working on new initiatives.

On Saturday 4th May the march on the occasion of the Day of Polonia and Poles Abroad is coming back to the streets of Vilnius after a three-year break. President of the Association of Poles in Lithuania Michal Mackevič underlined that the organisers expect more than 10 thousand people to attend the march.