Embassy of Lithuania in Romania and to the Republic of Bulgaria

In the IMD Smart City Index 2026, the Lithuanian capital Vilnius ranked 32nd among 148 cities worldwide, rising by two positions.

Zurich, Oslo and Geneva lead the ranking, as cities that best balance economic strength, digital services and quality of life.

This result highlights that Vilnius is strengthening its international competitiveness, attracting investment, and creating an environment where people and talent can thrive.

The index also points to the city’s key strengths:
• 71.5% of residents prefer digital alternatives to cash
• 84.6% positively assess the city’s cultural life
• 78.7% value easy access to green spaces
• 79.7% rate basic technological infrastructure and internet speed positively

More: https://lithuania.lt/governance-in-lithuania/vilnius-rises-to-32nd-in-imd-smart-city-index-2026/

OAG, the leading aviation data provider, is expanding its technology and data teams in Lithuania, with plans to hire new specialists in 2026.

Lithuania continues to play a central role in the company’s global operations, particularly in technology and data.

The company established a development centre in Kaunas in 2018 and significantly expanded its presence in 2023 by acquiring a Vilnius-based airfare data provider.

Today, its teams in Lithuania account for more than a third of the company’s global workforce.

The move also reflects a broader shift, as Lithuania has evolved into a technology hub where global products are built and scaled, supported by strong talent and a solid business environment.

More: https://investlithuania.com/news/oag-expands-technology-and-data-teams-in-lithuania/

As investors around the world grow more selective, Lithuania continues to stand out.

A strong combination of speed, talent, and sector depth makes Lithuania attractive for international investors.

Key advantages include:
• Fast-track setup via coordinated institutions and streamlined processes
• AI-ready ecosystem with strong engineering talent and early EU AI regulation alignment
• Energy resilience, with renewables targeting 45% by 2030
• Defence sector growth, with 5.38% of GDP allocated to security
• Fintech leadership, with 280+ companies and EU passporting access
• Life sciences scale, contributing ~2.7% of GDP and growing rapidly

More: https://investlithuania.com/blog/six-strengths-that-set-lithaunia-apart-for-international-investors/

Bendras Estijos 🇪🇪, Latvijos 🇱🇻 ir Lietuvos 🇱🇹 užsienio reikalų ministrų pareiškimas dėl Rusijos vykdomos dezinformacijos kampanijos

Prieš ketverius metus mūsų šalies vardas nuskambėjo pasaulio žiniasklaidos antraštėse: Lietuva pirmoji ES nutraukė rusiškų dujų importą.

Tai – ankstyvų investicijų į diversifikaciją ir nuoseklių pastangų užtikrinti Lietuvos energetinį saugumą rezultatas.

Lietuvos sostinė Vilnius kviečia dialogui gailestingumo tema pasaulinės reikšmės renginyje.

2026 m. birželio 7–12 d. Lietuvos sostinėje Vilniuje vyks Pasaulinis apaštalinis gailestingumo kongresas, subursiantis piligrimus, Bažnyčios atstovus ir kitus religinių bei kultūrinių bendruomenių narius iš įvairių šalių 🌍

Kongreso metu bus nagrinėjama gailestingumo reikšmė šiuolaikinėje visuomenėje, skatinant dialogą tarp tikėjimo, kultūros ir šiandienos pasaulio iššūkių.

Vilnius šiam renginiui pasirinktas neatsitiktinai! Lietuvos sostinė užima ypatingą vietą Dievo gailestingumo pamaldumo istorijoje. Su Vilniumi siejama čia gyvenusios šventosios Faustinos dvasinė patirtis, čia taip pat nutapytas pirmasis visame pasaulyje garsus Dievo Gailestingumo paveikslas ✨

Programoje numatytos tarptautinės konferencijos, liudijimai, piligrimystės ir kultūriniai susitikimai bei diskusijos.

Kviečiame dalyvius iš viso pasaulio atvykti į Vilnių ir dalyvauti šiame tarptautiniame renginyje.

👉 Registracija:
https://wacomvilnius.org/registracija/dalyviams/

👉 Daugiau informacijos:
https://wacomvilnius.org/naujienos/arkivyskupas-gintaras-grusas-kviecia-kongresa-vilniuje/

https://ro.mfa.lt/naujienos/1/vilniuje-vyks-6-asis-pasaulinis-apastalinis-gailestingumo-kongresas:608

https://ro.mfa.lt/en/news/76/vilnius-to-host-the-sixth-world-apostolic-congress-on-mercy:609

Biotechnology has become one of the most dynamic sectors in Lithuania. National and institutional summaries commonly cite the sector’s footprint at roughly 3,7 % of GDP, expected to reach 5% by 2030 with an export share of around 90%.

Such progress of the sector highlights an important shift – Lithuania was long recognised mainly for strong research and development capabilities, but in recent years the country has demonstrated its ability to move quickly from research to manufacturing.

More: https://lithuania.lt/governance-in-lithuania/how-lithuania-became-a-biotech-hub/