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Lithuania makes push to become Europe’s fintech hub (FT)

Brexit was a shock for the European Union but, for many member states, it was also an opportunity. Lithuania was among them: as Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam vied to lure financial businesses away from London, Vilnius made a play for the world’s fintechs.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics becomes the most valuable enterprise in the Baltics (Invest.Lithuania)

With a 39% increase in value, Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics becomes the most valuable enterprise in the Baltics. The production of COVID-19 related products and the enormous demand contributed to the company's outstanding growth.

Lithuanian satellite manufacturer: ‘Our ambition is to conquer the universe’ (LRT)

In 2014, the first Lithuanian satellite, Lituanica SAR-1, was launched into orbit. It became the inspiration for founding NanoAvionics, the first and so far the only space technology company in Lithuania. Now, it is among the leading satellite producers in the world, intending to be top in the universe, says Vytenis Buzas, head of the company.

Lithuania is among the Top 10 best countries for expats to live in (WORK.IN.LT)

Lithuania is among the Top 10 best countries for expats to live in. William Russell combined factors like happiness and wellbeing, employment opportunities, health and quality of life to create the list.

Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė received Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award (LITHUANIA.LT)

This year’s National Democratic Institute (NDI) Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award, honouring the memory of former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, was bestowed to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Lithuania’s Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė, Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, and Slovakia’s President Zuzana Čaputová in recognition of their efforts to promote and protect the values of democracy and freedom. The awards were presented on 6 December during the Democracy Award Gala in Washington DC.

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