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September 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Monthly: Protests Erupt as the New Culture Minister Faces Public Backlash

The appointment of Ignotas Adomavičius as Minister of Culture has triggered widespread protests across Lithuania. What began as a political appointment has evolved into a nationwide debate about cultural freedom, democratic values, and the growing use of cultural policy as a tool of political power.

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January 13
January 13th - January 19th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Media Targets January 13th Commemoration

This week, pro-Kremlin media in Lithuania sought to undermine the significance of January 13th, the Day of the Defenders of Freedom, criticizing the "exaggerated sacralization" of the occasion and the forget-me-not symbol of remembrance. Additionally, the resignation of Agnė Širinskienė from the "Nemuno Aušra" party was leveraged to amplify anti-government narratives, fueling skepticism about the ruling authorities and their policies. These efforts aim to erode national unity and trust in Lithuania’s leadership.

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