Embassy of Lithuania to the United Kingdom, the Republic of Portugal and the Sultanate of Oman

💙 Lithuania is the fastest-growing fintech hub in Europe!   Euronews takes a look at why Lithuania 🇱🇹 continues to smash expectations. As the leader in the Baltics for startup growth, we’re already a successful breeding ground for unicorns and so-called soonicorns. And now, that startup-friendly culture is driving a boom in Fintech.   Euronews highlights three reasons why: 📈 Emphasis on employee well-being 📈 Strong government support 📈 Ease of doing business 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gEKcbSAj #Lithuania #Startup #Fintech #LithuaniaCoCreate

📽️ Vilnius has become a sought-after location for filmmakers worldwide, from the cobblestone streets of its UNESCO-listed Old Town to its sleek modern skyline. In 2024, the city again transported audiences to iconic settings like Stockholm, Hamburg, and Vienna. 🇱🇹 Why Vilnius?   🏰 Historical Charm: The Old Town effortlessly transforms into European cities of the past. 🌆 Modern Versatility: Contemporary districts adapt to futuristic and urban scenes with ease. 🎬 Expertise: Skilled local crews and a vibrant film industry ensure seamless productions.   📍 Whether you’re capturing memories or reliving movie moments, Vilnius invites you to experience its cinematic charm.   📸 Saulius Žiūra 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eK5sy4FV #VilniusFilmOffice #LithuaniaCoCreate

🎬 Lithuanian actor Šarūnas Zenkevičius has been selected for the prestigious European Shooting Stars programme, which highlights rising talents in European cinema. 🌟 Recognised for his captivating performance in The Border (Siena, dir. Ignas Jonynas), the jury praised his ability to maintain tension without melodrama, showcasing immense potential. 📅 This year’s programme runs from 14–17 February during the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. Zenkevičius joins actors from nine other countries, gaining exposure to international media and film industry professionals. 🎞️ With over 30 films to his name, The Border marks his first leading role, set to premiere in 2025. 📸 Miglė Kirklytė 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e86X8Kx3

🌍 The happiest young professionals in the world - Why Lithuania is the place to be for tech talent?   For young professionals, especially in tech, Lithuania 🇱🇹 is more than just a great place to live - it's a place to thrive.   👏 Ranked the happiest country in the world for people under 30, it's a hub for career growth and an enviable work-life balance. From a balanced lifestyle and career opportunities to innovative infrastructure and diligent support for newcomers, Lithuania is the place for young tech talent.   🤔 Curious how Lithuania is shaping the future for the next generation? Read the Sifted and Work in Lithuania collaborative article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dcP6wgYu #TechTalent #Lithuania #Sifted #WorkLifeBalance

🎄 Planning on spending #Christmas in #Vilnius? Back in October Lithuania 🇱🇹 shone on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025, ranking 2nd in the Top Country category and now the travel guide presents the ultimate weekend guide in Vilnius! A weekend plan in Vilnius ⤵️

🇱🇹 🥇 #Lithuanian „goldfish“ #swimmer Rūta Meilutytė won #gold at the World Aquatics Championship for 50m breaststroke! Rūta is now a 2x world champion 👏

🇱🇹 🏆 In The Economist's latest ranking of how the world’s economies performed in 2024, Lithuania proudly takes 8th place, outperforming 29 other nations! The ranking evaluates countries based on five key economic indicators: 📊 GDP Growth 📈 Stock Market Performance 💸 Inflation 👷 Unemployment 📉 Fiscal Balance   These measures reflect how well economies are performing. Here’s the TOP 10: Spain 🇪🇸 Ireland 🇮🇪 Denmark 🇩🇰 Greece 🇬🇷 Italy 🇮🇹 Colombia 🇨🇴 Israel 🇮🇱 Lithuania 🇱🇹 Switzerland 🇨🇭 South Korea 🇰🇷   🌍 This achievement underscores Lithuania's resilience and strong economic performance, securing its well-deserved spot among the top-performing economies globally. Find the article here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehGmufEZ

🌱 Vilnius tops the Sharing Economy Index 2024!   🏆 That's right – Lithuania's capital city is No. 1 in the index, which ranks 60 cities worldwide on their sharing economy environments, ranging from ride-hailing, professional car-sharing, car-pooling, and flat-sharing to gym-sharing, ultra-fast delivery apps, and e-scooters.   💡 Vilnius retains its title thanks to a friendly regulatory environment that encourages innovation.   👏 Next year, disruptors in the sharing economy will get an even bigger boost, with the opening of the giant tech campus Tech Zity.   💚 As locals know, Vilnius is all about sustainable practices and community benefits – and it's great to see the world is taking notice. ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/dbBCtvW2 #SharingEconomy #Vilnius #Lithuania

A glimpse of Lithuania's 🇱🇹 Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis' working visit to London! 💼 Mr Landsbergis had a meeting with the embassy's staff, participated as a keynote speaker at a Chatham House Conference 'Safeguarding Europe: how to defeat and deter Russia', and gave a couple of interviews to the British 🇬🇧 media.

🎙️ Sharing latest Sky News' interview with Lithuania's 🇱🇹 Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis! 💬 'We have a very short historic memory, we are walking in exactly the same situation as we have been with Minsk 1 and Minsk 2 agreements after the 2014 aggression and now somehow we think that this time it's different. It is not, Russia is the same. With the news from Syria, it clearly shows that it [Russia] can be beaten. It can be thrown out, if we put our foot on the pedal.'