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RSS REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF SYMBOLIC COMPENSATION FOR THE PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY EXPROPRIATED IN LITHUANIA DURING THE OCCUPATION OF TOTALITARIAN REGIMES Added2023.03.07
On 20 December 2022 the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania amended the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Good Will Compensation for the Immovable Property of Jewish Religious Communities No. XI-1470 (hereinafter: “law“). Under the amended Law the compensation for the immovable property illegally expropriated by the totalitarian regimes during the occupations shall be paid not only for the existing immovable property of the Jewish religious communities of Lithuania, with the exception of land, but as well for the immovable property of persons of Jewish descent who lived in Lithuania before or during the Second World War, with the exception of land, to which they or their heirs did not have a legal possibility to restore the rights of ownership in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Restoration of the Rights of Ownership of Citizens to the Existing Immovable Property, as well as the heirless immovable property taken over into the ownership of the State because it was left without owners or heirs as a result of the Holocaust.
On 15 February 2023 the Government of the Republic of Lithuania by its Decree No. 93 designated the Public establishment “The Foundation for Disposal of Good Will Compensation for the Immovable Property of Jewish Religious Communities” (hereinafter: “Good Will Foundation”) to administer good will compensation as it was set under the amended Law.
The Good Will Foundation invites the eligible Holocaust survivors and their heirs to submit an application for one-time payment of compensation for the private real property expropriated in Lithuania during the occupation of totalitarian regimes.
All information and application documents can be found in the link below:
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January 13 - Freedom Defenders' Day Added2023.01.13
January 13, 1991 Lithuanian citizens stood up to the Soviet military to defend the independence that Lithuania had declared on March 11, 1990. Thus they have defended their freedom, their future to live in democracy and the return of Lithuania to the democratic community of nations.
So, let this forget-me-not flower embody the meaning of our everlasting remembrance and gratitude to all the victims on January 13, for their sacrifice. -
European Day of Languages - learn Lithuanian! Added2022.09.27
Our Ambassador’s Asta Radikaitė favourite saying in Lithuanian for this year European Day of Language:
“Kaip pasiklosi, taip išmiegosi.” - "You reap what you sow.”Let's learn Lithuanian! Register and join your first Lithuanian language lesson the Center for Lithuanian Studies and International Programs of VMU EA.The link: https://lkkc.lt/registracija/ -
In Copenhagen, Lithuanian ambassador Asta Radikaitė signed in the book of condolences: Added2022.09.16
Foreign policy and diplomacy »„Our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, to the British people and to the people of the Commonwealth on the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Lithuanian people warmly remember Her Majesty’s visit to Lithuania in 2006, glowing with love to people, talking to them. HM Queen Elizabeth II will always remain deeply respected, extraordinary leader who left significant mark on global history.“
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Lithuanian Ballet in Copenhagen and the Anniversary of the Danish Lithuanian Community Added2022.05.19
On May 15 Denmark was delighted by the impressive BBT: Baltic Ballet Theater's performance "Vaivos Juosta". The event was initiated by the Danish Lithuanian Association in Copenhagen on the occasion of their 25th anniversary.
On the occasion of the significant anniversary, H.E. Ambassador Ms. Asta Radikaitė thanked the community members for their long-term efforts to promote Lithuania's name in Denmark and their meaningful contribution to maintaining close ties with Lithuania.
Ambassador also conveyed the greetings and wishes from H.E. Mr. Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.
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Jewish Culture Festival in Copenhagen / Jødisk Kulturfestival Added2022.05.17
In a wide range of events in the Jewish Culture Festival in Copenhagen do not miss out the opportunity to experience the Jewish culture from Lithuania.THURSDAY, JUNE 2, at 18:00 – 19:00 - AVRAHAM SUTZKEVER – REDISCOVERED POEMS FROM THE VILNA GHETTOFormer Lithuanian Minister of Culture, dr. Mindaugas Kvietkauskas, will deliver a lecture on Avraham Sutzkever’s poetry and present the poet’s new book ”Ten Poems/ Tsen Lider/ Dešimt eilėraščių” published almost 80 years after they were written in the Vilna ghetto.Venue: Det Jødiske Hus, Krystalgade 12,1172 København K, LIBRARYFRIDAY, JUNE 3, 16:30 – 17:30 - FOREIGN HOMESA concert in Trinity Church with the internationally acclaimed Lithuanian cellist Gleb Pysniak, violinist Dalia Dėdinskaitė and Tadas Motiečius on the accordion. The concert is inspired by the history of Lithuanian Jews and is a varied program by the Lithuanian composers J. Achron, C. Cui, A. Kinkulkin, A. Šenderovas, but also George Gershwin and Benny Goodman.Venue: Trinitatis Kirke, CopenhagenThese events are free of charge.More information about the festival: -
Support for Ukraine Added2022.05.11
Foreign policy and diplomacy » NATO and international security »On 10 May Baltic Ambassadors H.E. Alda Vanaga, H.E. Mart Laanemäe and H.E. Asta Radikaite at the working lunch with their colleague Ambassador of Ukraine H.E. Mykhailo Vydoinyk expressed full solidarity and discussed possibilities for further support for Ukraine and brave Ukrainians.
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RSS Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis in New York urged the international community to help Belarus’ democratic forces more actively Added2023.09.22
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »On 21 September in New York, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis spoke at the side event in the margins of the UN General Assembly high-level week: “The Threat to Belarus’ Independence and the International Response”.
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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania at the Preparatory Ministerial Meeting for the Summit of the Future on 21 September 2023 in New York Added2023.09.21
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations » Speeches, Statements »[Mr Secretary-General,
Mr President of the General Assembly,]
Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like to start by thanking Secretary-General Guterres, for laying out his vision for the future of global cooperation in Our Common Agenda, calling for inclusive, networked, and effective multilateralism.
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In New York, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis signs the UN agreement on the conservation of marine biodiversity Added2023.09.20
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »Today, at the signing ceremony of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis, on behalf of Lithuania, signed the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Lithuania is among the 52 countries that have joined the High Ambition Coalition on BBNJ. The signing of the agreement, together with other member states of the European Union, will allow the ratification process to begin.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis: “Proposals for softening hard-achieved sanctions against Russia raise concerns” Added2023.09.20
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis and the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the United Nations Rosemary A. DiCarlo discussed the role of the UN in pursuing Russia’s accountability for aggression against Ukraine.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis: “Even countries geographically distant from Europe need to understand that economic development and a shared sense of security depend on Ukraine’s victory in the war” Added2023.09.20
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »On 19 September in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir on behalf of the EU High Representative.
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In New York, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis urges his EU counterparts to maintain momentum in providing assistance to Ukraine and mobilising global support for its victory
Added2023.09.19
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations » European Union »
On 18 September in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis attended an informal meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers, which took place in the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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Foreign Minister Landsbergis: “We appreciate the American Jewish Committee’s attention to global problems, efforts to preserve a rules-based international order. Reliable partnerships give us strength and hope in uncertain times” Added2023.09.19
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »In New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis met with the President of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Michael L. Tichnor, the CEO of the AJC Ted Deutch, and other heads of the organisation.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis: Although thousands of kilometres separate Lithuania and the Philippines, we see many global challenges similarly Added2023.09.19
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »On 18 September in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis and the Foreign Minister of the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
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Kaunas modernist architecture added to UNESCO World Heritage List Added2023.09.18
News of the Ministry » Cultural Diplomacy »Having recognized the “outstanding universal value” of Kaunas modernist architecture to humanity at the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Committee agreed to inscribe it on the World Heritage List.
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Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Landsbergis to attend the events of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly in New York
Added2023.09.17
Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs » Multilateral Relations »
On 18-22 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis will participate in the events of the high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.