V. Aleknavičienė
V. Aleknavičienė is a prominent Lithuanian politician recently designated as the Minister of Culture. Previously, she held this position but was dismissed during a political reshuffle involving the Social Democratic party. Her reappointment comes amidst significant controversy and protests from the cultural community, who oppose the inclusion of representatives from the 'Nemuno aušra' group in the ministry. Aleknavičienė has expressed her commitment to fostering dialogue and collaboration with the cultural sector while asserting that her team will not include any members from 'Nemuno aušra'.
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V.Aleknavičienė stated that the budget cuts are not a retaliation against the cultural community for protests.
„Kerštas už protestus? – sumažinus finansavimą kultūros įstaigoms kentės ir Gedimino kalnas, ir regionai | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-12-09
V. Aleknavičienė has been appointed as the Minister of Culture and is seeking to engage in dialogue with the protesting community.
Darbą pradėjus naujai kultūros ministrei, šeštąjį kartą rinksis Kultūros asamblėjaLithuania· 2025-11-12
V. Aleknavičienė was appointed as Minister of Culture but was later dismissed from her position.
Prisieks krašto apsaugos ir kultūros ministrai, KAM vyks ministrų pasikeitimo ceremonijaLithuania· 2025-11-11
V. Aleknavičienė is ready to engage in dialogue and work with the cultural community.
Prezidentas teigia, kad naujoji kultūros ministrė pasirengusi dialogui su bendruomene | KultūraLithuania· 2025-11-10V. Aleknavičienė is being considered for the position of culture minister after previously being appointed and then dismissed due to political changes.
Nepaisant ministrės paskyrimo, Kultūros asamblėja nesitraukia nuo planų dėl protesto | KultūraLithuania· 2025-11-10