Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, believes to be the perfect destination for travelers in 2026. This assessment takes roots in a research done by the European Travel Commission. In the survey, ...

Vilnius boasts Michelin-starred restaurants, a UNESCO-designated Old Town, a historic prison turned artist hangout, and a hip, bohemian neighborhood worth visiting. Visitors take a selfie in front of ...

Vilnius has launched an open international architectural competition to select the design concept for the future Vilnius Congress Centre, a flagship venue aimed at transforming the city’s ...

Vilnius Development Company is holding an open international contest for a new €100 million congress centre in the Lithuanian capital [Deadline: 16 March 2026] The winning architect will design a ...

"World’s Best Christmas Tree" may be a bold claim, but it’s a statement that rings true for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. It is tradition for the city to unveil a towering beautifully decorated ...

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Vilnius, Lithuania, hosts the vibrant Pink Soup Fest, a celebration of the beloved beetroot soup šaltibarščiai that drew 93,000 visitors in 2025. The festival features pink-themed parades, costumes, ...

A major European airport has suspended operations due to a "balloon threat". Planes have been diverted from Vilnius Airport in Lithuania after airspace restrictions were imposed over the capital at ...

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Visitors can explore freely without worrying about long commutes or crowds Vilnius is a compact capital where distances disappear. Most of its highlights - the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Cathedral ...

VILNIUS – Lithuania’s Vilnius airport closed on Nov 20 due to smugglers’ balloons appearing on radar, Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Centre said. In October, the Baltic republic closed its ...

A European airport has suspended operations after mysterious drone activity nearby - the third such incident in just two days. A spokesperson for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania said: "Preliminary ...