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  • Visit of United States Senator John McCain

    Visit of United States Senator John McCain

    On May 2-3rd, U.S. Senator John McCain visited Lithuania to meet with President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, as well as participate in the Parliamentary Forum for Democracy conference held at the Lithuanian Seimas.

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  • Deployment of military personnel to the mission in Afghanistan

    Deployment to the mission in Afghanistan

    On April 25th, DCM Anne Hall participated in a formal deployment ceremony which was held in Alytus at the Monument of the Freedom Angel for the Lithuanian peacekeepers sent to the International Security Force’s (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan.

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  • Ambassador's Outreach Trip to the U.S.

    Ambassador's Outreach Trip to the U.S.

    Ambassador Derse with Honorary Consul of Lithuania to Philadelphia Krista Bard, and a local area businessman, in front of the historic Rittenhouse Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, April 16th.

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  • Ambassador's visit to Kazlų Rudos Training Area

    Ambassador's visit to Kazlų Rudos Training Area

    On April 4th, Ambassador Derse together with Minister of Defense, Rasa Juknevičienė and Chief of Defense, Arvydas Pocius visited Kazlų Rudos Training Area to observe the interactions of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and meet with the U.S. Police Mentor Liaison Team members.

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  • Visaginas nuclear power plant concession agreement signing

    Visaginas Nuclear Power Plant Concession Agreement

    On March 30th, Charge Anne Hall participated in a ceremony to mark the signing of a concession agreement between the Lithuanian government and Hitachi-GE to build the Visiginas nuclear power plant within the next decade.

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  • Opening of American Independent Festival at Kino Pavasaris

    Opening of American Independent Festival

    On March 18th, Charge Anne Hall officially opened the parallel American Independent Film Festival as part of the annual Kino Pavasaris Festival which began on March 15th. To mark this opening, U.S. Embassy Vilnius hosted a screening of the 1969 classic independent movie, Easy Rider.

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  • Senator McCain's Remarks at Vilnius University
    Senator McCain's Remarks at Vilnius University

    On May 2nd, as a part of his visit to Lithuania, U.S. Senator John McCain visited Vilnius University to meet with students and discuss current political issues.  Video »

  • New York band BETTY rocks Lithuania!
    New York band BETTY rocks Lithuania!

    The week of April 23rd to 28th offered a gulp of fresh air to Lithuanian audiences, as they welcomed an original pop-rock band from New York City, BETTY. The amazing trio – Alyson Palmer, sisters Elizabeth and Amy Ziff, significantly boosted energy levels in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda with their elegant and spirited performances at venues large and small.   Video »

  • U.S. Embassy Brings Lithuanian Educators To Poland
    U.S. Embassy Brings Lithuanian Educators To Poland

    On April 19-22nd, a group of teacher trainers went on a trip to Krakow, Poland which was the last phase of “European Holocaust History, Human Rights and Tolerance Today,” a project sponsored by the U.S. State Department and the International Task Force on Holocaust Education and Remembrance.  

  • NATO outreach visit to Juodšiliai "Šilo" Gymnasium
    NATO outreach visit to Juodšiliai "Šilo" Gymnasium

    On April 20th, LTC Cynthia Matuskevich and Major Rimantas Jasinevičius received a warm welcome from the faculty and students of the Juodšiliai “Šilo” Gymnasium. LTC Matuskevich greatly appreciated the opportunity to discuss the history, challenges and changing role of NATO with students, and how it relates to current and potential threats to European security. 

  • March of the Living
    March of the Living

    On April 19th to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, Deputy Chief of Mission Anne Hall participated in Lithuania’s March of the Living. The diversity among marchers portrays a message that the history of the Holocaust will not be forgotten among future generations; as survivors age, their stories, and those whose lives were taken, will be preserved.  Photo Gallery »

  • Seminars on modern agriculture by Professor Peter J. Davies
    Seminars on modern agriculture by Professor Peter J. Davies

    During April 19-20th, the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius hosted Professor Peter J. Davies for a series of seminars addressing the application of biotechnology in modern agriculture, presenting his lecture, “Crop Biotechnology: Science and Sustainability,” to interested academia at three Lithuanian Universities. 

  • Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania
    Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania

    On April 18th, Charge d’Affaires Anne Hall and representatives of the U.S. Embassy Political/Economic section participated in the Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania.  Photo Gallery »

  • Visit to Viršuliškių Secondary School
    Visit to Viršuliškių Secondary School

    On April 18th, Political Officer Christina Almeida and Political/Economic Intern Makaiya Bullitt-Rigsbee visited students at Viršuliskių Secondary School and spoke about U.S. holidays and traditions. Students shared their traditions and stories about Lithuanian Holidays. The students were curious to hear about U.S. customs during holidays such as Thanksgiving, 4th of July and Valentine’s Day. 

  • NATO outreach visit to Pagirių Gymnasium
    NATO outreach visit to Pagirių Gymnasium

    On April 17th Lieutenant Colonel Stephen E. Timmons, Bilateral Affairs Officer, and Lithuanian Captain Marius Paukštas visited Pagirių Gymnasium in Vilnius region. About 100 junior and senior year students (11 and 12th graders) gathered in the school auditorium to listen about NATO and military oficers‘ experiences working in the armed forces.  Photo Gallery »

  • International Roma Day
    International Roma Day

    On April 12th, Charge d’Affaires Anne Hall gave her warm wishes at an International Roma Day event hosted by a local Roma NGO “Gypsy Fire.” Charge Hall emphasized the rich heritage of Romani culture and traditions, as well as the U.S.’ continued commitment to the welfare of the Roma community.  Photo Gallery »

 


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Ambassador Anne E. Derse

  • Ambassador Anne E. Derse

    On July 24, 2009, the United States Senate confirmed President Barack Obama's nomination of Anne E. Derse as Ambassador to Lithuania.

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Live: Dialogue with Civil Society

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Live: Discussion with Timothy Snyder

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NATO Chicago Summit 2012

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Spring of American Culture

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