Useful links
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PEOPLE AND THEIR ACTIVITIES
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On People
Work in Lithuania
- Department of Statistics
- The website of the Department of Statistics under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. Statistical data about the Lithuanian citizens, business, agriculture, etc.
- Catholic Church in Lithuania
- The website of the Catholic Church in Lithuania. Up-to-date information about the Church, links to other websites related to the Church.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lithuania
- The website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lithuania. Up-to-date information about the Church, links to other websites related to the Church.
- Evangelical Reformed Church of Lithuania
- The website of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Lithuania. Up-to-date information about the Church, links to other websites related to the Church.
- Churches in Lithuania
- An article from the Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopaedia, about the history and architecture of church buildings in Lithuania.
- National Communities
- The website of the House of National Communities. The House of National Communities is involved in cultural, educational and scientific activities; it provides respective services to the public.
Social Policy/Security- Labour Exchange
- The website of the Lithuanian Labour Exchange under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour. Topical information about vacant jobs and employment policy.
- Lithuanian Labour Federation
- The website of a trade union with longest traditions.
Science and Education- Ministry of Social Security and Labour
- The website of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania. Information about the activities, structure of the Ministry, and its international cooperation.
- Sodra
- The website of the State Social Insurance Fund Board of the Republic of Lithuania under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour. Information about the social insurance system in Lithuania.
Medicine- Lithuanian Academy of Sciences
- The website of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. Information about the history, activities of the Academy, and its international cooperation.
- Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education
- The website of the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education. Information on quality assessment in higher education, qualification recognition and international cooperation.
- Education Exchanges Support Foundation
- The website of the Education Exchanges Support Foundation. Information on life long learning programme and academic exchange.
- Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania
- The website of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania . Information on the history, structure, programmes and projects of the principle Lithuanian research library open to the public.
- The General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania
- The website of the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania
- Kaunas University of Medicine
- The website of the Kaunas University of Medicine
- Kaunas University of Technology
- Th website of the Kaunas University of Technology
- Klaipėda University
- The website of the Klaipėda University
- Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education
- The website of the Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education
- Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
- The website of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
- Lithuanian Veterinary Academy
- The website of the Lithuanian Veterinary Academy
- Lithuanian University of Agriculture
- The wWebsite of the Lithuanian University of Agriculture
- Mykolas Romeris University
- The website of the Mykolas Romeris University
- Siauliai University
- The website of the Siauliai University
- Vilnius Academy of Arts
- The website of the Vilnius Academy of Arts
- Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
- The website of the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
- Vilnius Pedagogical University
- The website of the Vilnius Pedagogical University
- Vilnius Universitety
- The website of the Vilnius Universitety
- Vytautas Magnus University
- The website of the Vytautas Magnus University
- Ministry of Health
- The website of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania. Information on ministerial activities, structure and health policies.
- Medical network in Lithuania
- Information on private and public institutions providing services of treatment, medication and public hygiene.
- State Patients’ Fund
- The website of the State Patients’ Fund under the Ministry of Health.
- Vilnius University Hospital Santariškių Klinikos
- Information on one of the largest hospitals in Lithuania providing tertiary multi-profile personal health care services.
- Department of Statistics
- The website of the Department of Statistics under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. Statistical data about the Lithuanian citizens, business, agriculture, etc.
- Catholic Church in Lithuania
- The website of the Catholic Church in Lithuania. Up-to-date information about the Church, links to other websites related to the Church.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lithuania
- The website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lithuania. Up-to-date information about the Church, links to other websites related to the Church.
- Evangelical Reformed Church of Lithuania
- The website of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Lithuania. Up-to-date information about the Church, links to other websites related to the Church.
- Churches in Lithuania
- An article from the Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopaedia, about the history and architecture of church buildings in Lithuania.
- National Communities
- The website of the House of National Communities. The House of National Communities is involved in cultural, educational and scientific activities; it provides respective services to the public.
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On People
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY
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Public administration
- Ministry of Health
- The website of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, structure and health policies.
- Ministry of Social Security and Labour
- The website of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania provides information on ministerial activities, structure and international cooperation.
- Ministry of Education and Science
- The website of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania provides information on ministerial activities, education and science in Lithuania.
- Ministry of Economy
- The website of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, economic developments and legislation.
- Lithuanian State Department of Tourism
- Lithuanian State Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania provides comprehensive information on the activities of the Department, tourism statistics and projects.
- President
- The website of the President of the Republic of Lithuania holds information about the President, his family, leisure activities, agenda and the President's institution.
- Seimas (Parliament)
- The website of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania offers sitting recordings and legislation-related information.
- Government
- The website of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania holds information about the members of the Government and provides relevant legal updates and performance reports.
- Ministry of Finance
- The website of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, policies and legislation.
- Ministry of Environment
- The website of the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, policies and legislation.
- Ministry of National Defence
- The website of the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, policies, Lithuanian armed forces and legislation.
- Ministry of Culture
- The website of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, Lithuanian culture, capital, theatre, museums, music and cinema.
- Ministry of Transport and Communications
- The website of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, communication network in Lithuania and latest developments.
- Ministry of Justice
- The website of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities and policies.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, policies and legislation.
- Ministery of the Interior
- The website of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on ministerial activities, policies and legislation.
- Ministry of Agriculture
- The website of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuani holds information on ministerial activities and policies.
- State Tax Inspectorate
- The website of the State Tax Inspectorate under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania provides relevant information on taxation and e-services.
- Customs Department
- The website of the Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania holds taxation information.
- Migration Department
- The website of the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior provides information on migration establishments, visa, citizenship and residence permit.
- Police
- The Police Department under the Ministry of the Interior provides information on the history and international cooperation of the Department and contact details.
- EU structural support
- Detailed information about the structural support for Lithuania.
- Lithuania in the EU
- Information portal to Lithuania's membership in the EU. It covers membership-related information, including euro introduction in Lithuania and other news and topical issues.
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Public administration
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
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Financial Sector
Investment and Business
- Ministry of Finance
- The homepage of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania holds information on the activities and policies of the ministry as well as legal updates.
- Bank of Lithuania
- The website of the Bank of Lithuania.provides information about the activities of the Central Bank, Lithuania's monetary policy, introduction of euro and legal acts, and offers relevant statistics.
- Investment and Business in Lithuania
- Business Lithuania - Guide to Lithuanian Business Information.
- Lithuanian Development Agency
- The website of the Lithuanian Development Agency.
- Lithuanian Innovation Centre
- The website of the Lithuanian Innovation Centre
- International Portal for Procurements
- International Portal for Procurements. Public Procurement. Business procurement.
- Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists
- The website of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists provides information on the history, activities and international representation of the organisation.
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Financial Sector
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TOURISM AND TRAVELING
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Arrival
Accommodation
- Maps
- The website of Lithuanian maps for interactive navigation in the territory and geographical location on the map, access to geographical database and digital maps on the Internet.
- Bus tickets
- Autobusubilietai.lt portal provides information on domestic and international bus schedules, as well as e-tickets.
- Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania.
- The website of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania. Information on the activities of the ministry, topical issues, transport and communications system in Lithuania.
- Vilnius International Airport
- The website of Vilnius International Airport. Comprehensive information on flight schedule for passengers, services and facilities, links, airport guide.
- Kaunas Airport
- The website of Kaunas Airport. Information for passengers and carriers, useful links.
- Palanga Airport
- The website of Palanga Airport. Up-to-date information for passengers, flight schedule, links, presentation of projects in progress.
- Klaipeda Seaport
- Klaipėda State Seaport provides information on transportation of goods and passengers by sea, and other relevant logistical information.
- Lithuanian Railways
- The website of Lithuanian Railways. General information on the company, routes and schedule of passenger transport, fares, discounts and exemptions, freight shipment, other services and facilities.
- Car rent
- AVIS Lithuania has been operating since 1993. At the present moment in our rental fleet there are cars and minibuses of the latest output. The Lithuanian Tourism Association has re-elected AVIS the best rent-a-car company in Lithuania in 2001-2007.
Places to Visit- Youth Hostels
- Website of Lithuanian Hostelling Association. Information on accommodation in youth hostels.
- Countryside Tourism Association of Lithuania
- Website of Countryside Tourism Association of Lithuania. Information on Lithuanian countryside tourism homesteads, places to visit in Lithuania, and Lithuanian artisans.
- Lithuanian Camp Site Association
- Website of Lithuanian Camp Site Association. Camp site directory, maps.
- Hotels, Inns, Guesthouses
- Lithuanian Tourism Directory. Information on hotels and accommodation in Lithuania.
- Rural Tourism
- Rural holidays in Lithuania. Information on rural tourism for all holidaymakers.
SPA resorts- Official Travel Guide
- Official Lithuanian Travel Guide.
- Curonian Spit
- Website of the Curonian Spit National Park. History of the Northern Curonian Spit, information on archaeological and urban monuments, architectural and cultural heritage, nature, settlements, and places of interest; with a photo gallery.
- Hill of Crosses
- Website of the Hill of Crosses. History of the Hill of Crosses since its first written mention, visit of Pope John Paul II, useful information for pilgrims, panoramic photo.
- Trakai
- The website of Trakai Region Municipality provides information on Trakai District Municipality, tourism and NGOs.
- Kernavė
- The website of the Administration of the State Cultural Reserve of Kernavė. Provides information on the history and museum of the Reserve.
- Vilnius castles
- The website of the Directorate of the State Cultural Reserve of Vilnius Castles provides information on the State Cultural reserve of Vilnius Castles and latest issues.
- Lithuanian Routes
- Website of the Lithuanian routes. Presentation and descriptions of 19 tourist routs in Lithuania.
- Baltic Cycle
- Website of the Baltic Cycle project. Description of cycle routes, information on international bicycle ride to celebrate 1000 years of Lithuania, travel impressions
Lithuanian Tourist Information Centres- Druskininkai
- Website of Druskininkai Tourism and Business Information Centre. Druskininkai is a year-round international resort offering bath, mud and climate therapies. Information on accommodation, medical and wellness SPA, catering, and leisure activities.
- Birštonas
- Website of Birštonas Tourist Information Centre. Information on one of the oldest balneology resorts in Lithuania, history of Birštonas, places to visit, sanatoriums/SPA, and events.
- Palanga
- Palanga Tourist Information Centre. Information on the amber Palanga, its history, SPA/sanatoriums, places of interest, museums, and events.
- Lithuanian Tourism Information Centres Abroad
- Websites and contact information of Lithuanian tourism information centres abroad (Russia, Germany, Finland, Poland, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, and France).
- Tourist Information Centres
- Websites and contact information of tourist information centres in the Lithuanian cities, resorts, and national parks.
- Lithuanian State Department of Tourism
- Lithuanian State Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania provides comprehensive information on the activities of the Department, tourism statistics and projects.
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Arrival
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CULTURE AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES
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Cultural Heritage
Theatre
- Lithuanian Institute
- The Lithuanian Institute, a public institution, is an organization promoting Lithuania in the world. While organizing its activity, the Institute combines the priorities of Lithuania’s foreign and culture policies.
- Ministry of Culture
- The website of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania provides information on ministerial activities, Lithuanian culture, capital, theatre, museum, music and cinema.
- Commemoration of the Millennium of Lithuania
- The website of Vilnius: European Capital of Culture 2009. Up-to-date information about the present and forthcoming cultural events.
- Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre
- The website of the Vilnius Ethnic Activity Centre provides information about the activities of the Centre.
- Young Lithuanian Artists and their Creation
- The website introducing young Lithuanian artists and their works.
- Goethe-lnstitut Litauen
- The website of Goethe's Institut in Lithuania provides information on the activities of the Centre in Lithuania and study opportunities.
- Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Centre
- The website of Jonas Mekas Visual Arts Centre provides the biography of the artist Jonas Mekas and the information about his works.
- Our Heritage
- The website provides information about cultural tourism in Lithuania and raises public awareness. Cultural heritage is presented through the eyes of its fans to the fans.
- Cross-making
- The art of cross-making in Lithuania. Information about one of the masterpieces of oral and intangible heritage of humankind: the art of cross-making.
- Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania
- The website of the Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania.
Cinema- National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- The website of the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre offers information about the theatre, performances, and the repertoire.
- Lithuanian National Drama Theatre
- The website of the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre provides information about the history of the theatre, as well as actors, directors, tours and the repertoire.
- Vilnius International theatre festival SIRENOS
- The website of the Vilnius' International Theatre Festival SIRENOS provides news, the programme and festival details.
- State Small Theatre of Vilnius
- The website of the State Small Theatre of Vilnius provides information on the theatre, directors, actors, artists, composers, repertoires and tours.
- Arts Factory
- Arts Factory is a website for those interested in the performing arts, news, reviews and trends.
Recreation, Leisure- Lithuanian Film Studios
- Information about the Lithuanian Film Studio, its projects, services and latest developments.
- Lithuanian Cinema History /Film Centre
- Information website about Lithuanian film producers and Lithuanian cinema news.
Exhibitions, Galleries, Museums- Entertainment Bank in Lithuania
- Information portal to entertainment throughout Lithuania (concerts, festivals, cinema, theatre, exhibitions, etc).
- Leisure and entertainment guide
- Information on entertainment and cultural events in Lithuania.
Music- Museums
- The portal to the Lithuanian Museums provides museum news and information about the events.
- National Museum of Lithuania
- The homepage of the National Museum of Lithuania, which is the oldest museum in the country, offers information about museum's history, exhibits and events.
- Lithuanian Art Museum
- The website of the Lithuanian Art Museum offers information on its history, exhibitions and displays.
- Palanga Amber Museum
- Information about Palanga Amber Museum.
- Lithuanian Sea Museum
- The website of the Lithuanian Sea Museum provides information on its history, events and excursions.
- Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Film Museum
- The portal of the Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Film Museum provides information about the museum itself, music, cinema and theatre)
Sports- Čiurlionis
- Information website about the most outstanding Lithuanian painter and composer M.K.Čiurlionis.
- Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society
- The website of the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society provides latest information on the repertoire and performers, and offers recommendations to the visitor.
- Music Information and Publishing Centre
- The homepage of the Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre offers latest information about classical and contemporary music, different events and activities of the centre.
- Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra
- The homepage of the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra provides news about the orchestra and events held.
- State Song and Dance Ensemble “Lietuva”
- The website of the State Song and Dance Ensemble “Lietuva” provides information about the history of the ensemble, choir, dancers, orchestra, concerts.
- Department of Physical Education and Sports
- The website of the Department of Physical Education and Sports under the Government provides information on the development in the management of physical education and sports, sports statistics, international cooperation, sport organisations.
- Lithuanian Basketball Federation
- The website of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation provides information on the history of the Federation, Federation Cup competitions and national championships.
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Cultural Heritage
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NEWS PORTALS
- Lithuanian National Radio and Television
- The portal of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television provides Lithuanian and world news.