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Where to travel in 2023: The best destinations to visit - Vilnius, Lithuania (CNN)

Self-effacing Vilnius admitted in an ad campaign this year that nobody really knows where it is. If their brilliant video didn’t make you want to book a trip there immediately, perhaps this will: the capital of Lithuania celebrates its 700th anniversary on January 25, 2023.

Space Agency business incubator launches (LITHUANIA.LT)

In 2021 Lithuania became an associate member of the European Space Agency (ESA), and now the country has taken another step towards integration into the global space ecosystem. The European Space Agency Business Incubator (ESA BIC Lithuania) has been launched in Lithuania, which will bring together space start-ups, provide them with technical and expert assistance and support the development of innovative products. The incubator will allocate EUR 500,000 to fund start-ups until 2027. Associate membership of ESA and the incubator’s activities will help Lithuania to become a full-fledged member of the European Space Agency (ESA).

Invest Lithuania's 2022 results (INVEST.LITHUANIA)

Lithuania’s technology sector saw particularly impressive growth in software development, fintech and the gaming industry. Our Business Services sector remains highly attractive to international companies, and manufacturers continue to greatly expand their presence in Lithuania.

Lithuanian Culture Highlights on Global Stage in 2022 (LITHUANIA.LT)

2022 was a spectacular year for Lithuania’s artists: full of awards, global attention, and successful co-creation projects. Lithuanian artists have been visible on the global cultural scene, raising important questions and tackling global problems. Here’s a short list of the most impressive Lithuanian cultural projects in 2022:

The Baltics — a Ship to Weather the Energy Storm (CEPA)

Across Europe, nations are shuddering from the effects of Vladimir Putin’s weaponization of energy supplies, with gruesome consequences for consumers and governments forced to step in and help with their bills. This might have been devastating for the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, but they saw the storm coming and prepared. 

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