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30/04/2026
🇱🇹 🇯🇵 Proud news for Lithuanian science.
On 29 April, the Government of Japan announced that Professor Virginijus Šikšnys of the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.
This prestigious honour recognises his contributions to academic exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and Lithuania, as well as his long-standing collaboration with Japan’s scientific community.
Congratulations to Professor Šikšnys on this well-deserved recognition!
Photo Credi: VU Gyvybės mokslų centras
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28/04/2026
🚀Vinted Group just delivered a major milestone – completing an €880mn secondary share sale that values the company at €8bn.
The deal attracted heavyweight investors including EQT, Schroders Capital, Teachers’ Venture Growth, BlackRock, Lombard Odier Investment Managers and Pinegrove Opportunity Partners.
What makes it especially powerful?
This was not a fresh fundraising round. It was a secondary share sale – a clear sign of strong investor demand for existing Vinted shares.
Founded in Lithuania, Vinted has grown into one of Europe’s leading second-hand marketplaces, now active in 26 markets and riding the shift toward more affordable, circular and sustainable shopping
A big moment for 🚀 Vinted, and another strong signal for Lithuania’s tech ecosystem. 🇱🇹
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