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Lithuanian startups to watch this year (LITHUANIA.LT)

The present year will bring a lot of changes to startups, as the focus is bound to shift away from growth at break-neck speeds, made possible by easy-to-access capital, and towards conservative, sustainable business development and profitability, said Inga Langaitė, CEO of Unicorns Lithuania.

Analysis shows that more than 90% of the Lithuanian film industry is concentrated in Vilnius (LITHUANIA.lT)

The name of Vilnius is getting louder and louder in the international film industry. Millions of viewers around the globe of TV shows like Sisi, Stranger Things, Hilma, Young Wallander, Clark, Chernobyl and others, have already seen various places of the capital. A study commissioned by the Vilnius Film Office showed that the volume of national and international film projects has grown rapidly in Lithuania over the past five years, and as much as 90-95% of the film industry is concentrated in the capital.

Lithuania is eagerly focusing on sustainable mobility (INVEST.LITHUANIA)

Over the last six years, its capital Vilnius has built 3x more cycle lanes – and plans for 20% of all city journeys to be made by bike within 10 years.

Artificial intelligence to help prevent illegal construction (KTU)

Unmanned aerial vehicles are no longer a surprise to passers-by during events or on a sunny afternoon in the city centre. Drones, which have long been used in warfare, are now popular not only with professional and amateur filmmakers but also with researchers. KTU scientist Rytis Maskeliūnas together with a team of researchers used UAV technology to detect changes in building facades against a crowded city background.

Two Lithuanian films make it onto Netflix and HBO Max (LRT)

Several Lithuanian titles are now accessible to international audiences on major streaming platforms.

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