Our weekly selection of the TOP news about Lithuania (23-03-31)
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Researchers developed an app that will train post-stroke care (LITHUANIA.LT)
Statistics indicate that nearly 10 million people in the European Union are living with the severe consequences of a stroke. It is a condition that usually leaves the patient disabled, often requiring constant care. Rytis Maskeliūnas, a researcher at KTU’s Faculty of Informatics, Lithuania together with an international team, have developed an app that will teach how to take care of a person who has suffered a stroke in a virtual environment.
Lithuania scored strongly on gender #equality and training future talent – ranking 5th for the percentage of women in the workforce and 10th for implementing apprenticeships.
Why Lithuania could be set to be Europe’s next deeptech hotspot (SIFTED)
With growing VC interest, resilient economic growth and a unicorn boom, Lithuania is one of the leading innovation hubs in central and eastern Europe (CEE). While average funding per startup is decreasing globally, it’s increasing in CEE, with Lithuania growing the fastest since 2017 in enterprise value.
FT places Vilnius second in European Cities of Future ranking (LRT)
For the second year running, Vilnius claimed the second spot among mid-sized cities in fDi Intelligence's European Cities and Regions of the Future ranking, Go Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital's business and tourism development agency, has said.
Building a Better Backlot in the Baltics (THE_HOLYWOOD_REPORTER)
Three recent projects — shot in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — reveal everything the region has to offer, from experienced crews to versatile locations and generous shooting incentives.
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