Business AmerisourceBergen to Establish New Office in Vilnius, Bolster Global Footprint AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare solutions and commercialization leader, has announced plans to expand operations in Vilnius, where it already has a team and facility dedicated to specialty logistics through World Courier. AmerisourceBergen’s new office, which will open in January of 2020, will have responsibilities for a wide range of functions, including Finance, Treasury and Accounting, Digital Business Solutions, Customer Care, … Read More
Business Direct flight launching from London to Vilnius On 1st May, a new flight is launching from London City Airport (LCY) direct to Vilnius (VNO) meaning it has never been easier to visit, Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city. LOT Polish Airlines will offer up to 12 flights a week on this service and is the first to offer business class on a direct flight to the destination. The new … Read More
Business Vilnius launches “Workation Vilnius” programme to boost employee productivity Go Vilnius, the official development agency for the City of Vilnius, Lithuania, has today opened its application process for an all expenses paid trip for international businesses to boost employee productivity. ‘Workation Vilnius’ is a motivational programme designed to improve employee retention, boost productivity and positively transform company culture, by allowing employees the opportunity to spend a week out of … Read More
Business A tool launched to facilitate the integration of foreign nationals relocating to Vilnius In order to facilitate the transition of foreigners invited to live and work in Lithuania’s capital a new digital tool, which takes the form of a Relocation Guide, has been launched. Developed by Go Vilnius, the city’s official business and tourism development agency, the guide provides all the necessary information for successful and smooth relocation to Vilnius according to each … Read More
Business Watch LIVE: Lithuania becomes a global gateway to the EU for the blockchain industry Lithuania has announced it will host Europe’s first international Blockchain Centre in Vilnius. The Centre will open its doors in the capital of Lithuania, on Saturday, January 27, 2018. It will connect with partner Blockchain Centres in Australia and Asia. During the launch of Blockchain Centre Vilnius hundreds of blockchain experts from Australia, China, Canada, UK, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Gibraltar, … Read More
Business At real estate auctions, the City of Vilnius sold property for EUR 2.5 million The municipality of the capital, having first in Lithuania started selling its real estate through public electronic auctions, during the first six months of this year sold property no longer in use for 2.5 million euros. One of the largest objects thus disposed of this year is an administrative building at M.K. Čiurlionio St. for 353,000 euros, and non-residential premises … Read More
Business The office building ‘k29’ in Vilnius received the highest sustainability assessment in the Baltic States The office building ‘k29’ situated on Konstitucijos avenue, in the capital of Lithuania, received the highest evaluation for the harmony with the surroundings in the Baltic States. The building was granted Excellent BREEAM In-Use certificate. So far it is the first and the only building holding this type of certificate in the Baltic States. BREEAM certificate is a grade of … Read More
Business Deeper Joins Vilnius Tech Park Community The highly successful Lithuanian startup Deeper has joined Vilnius Tech Park. Deeper designs, develops and produces smart devices for outdoor activities. Having grown exponentially in the last 5 years, and with products for sale in over 50 countries across the globe, they’re now ready to take the next step. Smart Sonars and Locks Founded in 2012, Deeper revolutionized angling with … Read More
Business Carlson Rezidor Brings First Radisson RED To Vilnius Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first Radisson RED in the Baltics, Russia & CIS region. The hotel will be in Vilnius city center, next door to the existing Radisson Blu Lietuva hotel and only a short walk from the … Read More
Business Stage II construction of Park Town business centre about to start In Vilnius, construction of the second stage of the Park Town business centre at Lvovo g. 105A is about to start. The project is being developed in two stages: construction of the first building with an area of 7,200 m2should be completed in May, the second building of 14,800 m2 will be finished in the last quarter of 2018. The … Read More
Business Financial Consultant Giant to Develop their First Fintech Product in Lithuania International financial consultant giant deVere Group is preparing to develop their first financial technology product in Lithuania. The UK company is planning to employ 10 specialists in their Vilnius office in the near future, and this number may soon increase significantly. “We have chosen Lithuania for the development of the deVere E-Money system for several reasons. Firstly, we have heard … Read More
Business Ober-Haus Launches Interactive Map of Business Centres in Vilnius The Real estate agency Ober-Haus has introduced an interactive map of business centres in Vilnius called OHMAP. The first of its kind in Lithuania, the virtual tool helps users find all different types of buildings in Vilnius – built after 1999 or still under construction – that can be used for office space. Each of the proposed buildings on the … Read More
Business The Largest ICT Hub In The Baltic-Nordic Region Opens In Vilnius Vilnius Tech Park, the largest ICT hub in the Baltic-Nordic region, was opened in the Lithuanian capital on November 16. The park is located in the grounds of a renovated 19th century hospital in the city’s Antakalnis neighbourhood, and is spread across 80,000 square metres. Vilnius Tech Park has the capacity for over 700 working spaces for freelancers and startups. … Read More
Business Vilnius is going to house a modern hotel of the world’s largest “Marriott” hotel chain A franchise agreement between the real estate investment company “Hanner” and representatives of the world’s largest “Marriott” hotel chain was signed on November 9, 2016. In the Baltic States this is the first hotel of this international chain. The signing procedure was followed by the announcement of a 4-star Courtyard by Marriott hotel to be opened in Rinktinės street. Moreover, … Read More
Business First Radisson RED Hotel in Vilnius To Open Doors by 2020 Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first Radisson RED in the Baltics, Russia & CIS region. The hotel will be in Vilnius city center, next door to the existing Radisson Blu Lietuva hotel, and only a short walk from the … Read More
Business Lithuania’s shared services sector records 12% growth Personnel levels in Lithuania’s shared services sector have increased by 12% this year. And with 7 new centres established in the last 12 months, there are now a total of 50 shared services centres operating in Lithuania. The latest figures on the sector, taken from an annual survey conducted by the foreign investment development agency Invest Lithuania, reveal that shared … Read More
Business Quadrum Vilnius Aims To Set Benchmark For Business Centres Across The Baltic States On September 29, 2016, the Quadrum “Business City” opened its doors on the northern bank of the Neris river in Vilnius. Located at 21 Konstitucijos Avenue, Quadrum covers approximately 74,000 square metres (44m2 office space, and 30,000 m2 parking) and is operated by the Schage Real Estate of Norway, a subsidary of the Norwegian Schage Group who have invested EUR … Read More
Business Turkish Airlines to open service centre for Nordic region clients in Vilnius One of the biggest airlines in the world, Turkish Airlines, is opening a customer service centre in Vilnius to service its clients in Scandinavian and Baltic countries. According to Hasan Serkan Binyar, general manager of the Lithuanian branch of Turkish Airlines, the presence of well-qualified specialists with Nordic language skills was an important factor in the company choosing Lithuania. “We … Read More
Business Presenting Vilnius Smart Park – The Newest Addition to the Lithuanian Capital’s Innovation Ecosystem Set in a lush forest area not far from the Vilnius University’s east-end campus, the Vilnius Smart Park – one of the largest technology park projects in Lithuania – opened with a presentation of the first several buildings, and plans for future development. Scheduled for completion by 2022, the Vilnius Smart Park will be the newest addition to the city’s … Read More
New Libeskind-designed MO Museum in Vilnius – one of the five most anticipated museums in 2019 – invites viewers to discover themselves among animals and robots