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How a Lithuanian from America ended up in the middle of historic Jan. 13 events in Vilnius
By: Linas Johansonas/LTnews.net
(Cleveland) Linas Muliolis was your average young Lithuanian born in the USA. The son of World War II refugees, Linas grew up in Cleveland's Lithuanian community. In January 1991, he was just a month away from turning 21 years old & was in Vilnius during the historic Jan. 13 events. Earlier this week, LTnews.net talked with Linas about his experiences 22 years ago.
HOW DID A YOUNG MAN FROM CLEVELAND END UP IN VILNIUS DURING A…
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Lithuanian Filmmakers Concerned by Lack of Involvement in Newly Announced National Film Centre
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London Hosts Lithuanian Hamlet
“William Shakespeare” and “Lithuania” are two phrases not commonly associated, yet this week, those words have been appearing together in a few stories online. This is because on the weekend of June 2-3 2012, a…
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Operation Lith Child Gaining International Attention?
There are simple facts that can be lost in the middle of a power struggle. Simple facts that happen to be pushed aside so that “a side” can…
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Spice Up Hall of Fame Induction
Tonight the Rock & Roll Hall of fame in Cleveland, OH will induct the class of 2012. This year's class includes the Beastie Boys, Guns N' Roses, Donovan, the Small Faces/Faces, the Comets, Freddie King, and the Red Hot Chili…
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100 Years Later, Rare Lithuanian Book Salvaged From Titanic
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LT News Reviews "Back To Your Arms"
There are few movies made now set in the Cold War, and fewer still that seem to deal with a divided Berlin before the infamous Wall…
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The Other Dream Team makes it to Sundance!
Lithuanian documentary The Other Dream Team…
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President Dalia Grybauskaitė receives prestigious CERES Medal
From Baltic-Review.com:
"An acknowledgement of her key role in promoting her country’s social, cultural and economic development and contribution to a people-centred society.
CERES medal is the highest award given by FAO annually to women leaders for enhancing the women’s role in democracy, promoting the social and economic wellbeing, as well as for their contribution to solving the problems of world food supply."
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World Bank ranks Lithuania 27th out of 183 countries for doing business in 2012
InvestLithuania.com posted the story about Lithuania's World Bank ranking.
"Lithuania is ranked higher than Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Greece, Austria and Italy."
While this is certainly promising, everyone knows those countries listed above are struggling hard during these tumultuous economic times. There is a long way to go. With the younger generations leaving at high numbers, unless it is actually "good to do business" overall…
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Between Shades of Gray: International Bestseller
Between Shades of Gray: The Making of an International Bestseller
It's exciting that such an important story is finally getting the recognition it deserves and that Ruta Sepetys' debut young adult novel was published earlier this year and hit the New York Times bestseller list in the first week of sale and has already been sold into twenty-two territories.
It's important for all people with love for the Baltic region that this brutal…
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Cepelinai vs Kugelis
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Cleveland Lithuanian Club Picnic 7/23/11
Lithuanian Club Picnic THIS Saturday, July 23, 2011, 4-9
Italian AMerican Picnic Grounds in Wickliffe…
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Kent State to Sign Partnership Agreement with Lithuania’s Siauliai University
Kent State University is forging a new partnership with Siauliai University of Lithuania that focuses on student and faculty exchange opportunities and potential joint research projects. On Thursday,…
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New Facebook group about sharing Lithuanian recipes
Added by LTnews.net on April 27, 2011 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments
Informitive video about the power of a common bond
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Lithuania - Join the feeling
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30 reasons why you should visit Lithuania in 2011
Photo by David Smith
30 reasons why you should visit Lithuania
Must read for all (non-travelers included)...follow the link below…
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11 year old Chicago Lithuanian artist Maya Chiapetta was a big hit at JurArte Deux Art Show
"Koldusa" (goddess of Lithuanian dumplings "koldunai")
"Koldusa" (goddess of Lithuanian dumplings "koldunai") by 11 year old Chicago Lithuanian artist Maya Chiapetta was a big hit at JurArte Deux Art Show…
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Zaibas Hall of Fame Evening at the Races Fundraiser
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