Vilnius is among 100 European cities to be implementing the experimental innovation programme to become a climate-neutral settlement by 2030 under the prestigious EU’s Mission “100 Climate- Neutral and Smart Cities”.

Refugees from Ukraine who are staying in Kaunas will receive additional support from the city. In addition to one-time social benefits, free meals and public transport, and other assistance, it is planned to grant a 99% relief on business certificates. This will make it easier to integrate and generate independent income. Kaunas City Council will take a decision at the next meeting on 26th April.

As the Russian aggression in Ukraine put national security of Lithuania at risk, all projects for strengthening the Lithuanian Armed Forces launched in the national defence system are accelerated. So is the project of restoring the military training area at Rūdninkai. The Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania approved the law on the Rūdninkai military range restoration as a matter of urgency on April 14. It will serve as a basis for initiation and completion of the works of military range temporary and stationary infrastructure design and contracting.

MEPs support a common charger for portable electronic devices, reducing e-waste and making the use of different mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras more convenient.

The EU helps to improve public health though funding and legislation on a wide range of topics, such as food, diseases, clean air and more.

I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die. [John 11:25-26]

Vilnius has updated and expanded the list of facilities it will be mandatory to announce project tenders to evaluate architectural ideas for. This ensures that the most appropriate architectural solution and location will be selected for new facilities in the capital. This list was approved by the Vilnius City Council in March.

In March 2022, Lithuanian Airports welcomed almost 312,000 passengers and almost 3,700 flights. In comparison, in March 2021, the three airports welcomed 56,000 passengers and more than 1,600 flights. The number of passengers has already increased by 67% and the number of flights by 80% compared to the pre-pandemic level (March 2019).

Ukrainian war refugees in Lithuania are granted temporary protection for one year, and, if necessary, it can be extended for another year. Granting temporary protection to a particular foreigner is a process taking place in stages. The Ministry of social security and labour presents the social support or employment measures the foreigners fleeing hostilities in Ukraine are entitled to at different stages of the process.

Back in March the 18th and the last of the Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers was delivered to the Lithuanian military, the equipment was purchased on the basis of the contract signed by the Defence Materiel Agency under the Lithuanian MoD and the Federal Ministry of Defence of German aiming to supply one of the most advanced self-propelled 155 mm artillery systems in the world to the Lithuanian Armed Forces in 2015.