Lithuania
Valdas Benkunskas
Vilnius
Vilnius
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Area
City: 401 km2
Population
City: 549,389
Postal zone
01001-14191
Area code(s)
+370 5
Government
Type: City council
Mayor: Remigijus Šimašius
Website
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Valdas Benkunskas
Biography
Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania. Led by Valdas Benkunskas Mayor of Vilnius since 2023. Affiliated with the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats party. Beyond his municipal roles, Benkunskas has been a member of the European Committee of the Regions since 2020. As Mayor, Benkunskas focuses on enhancing infrastructure, improving public services, and fostering economic growth in Vilnius. He emphasizes the importance of strategic developments such as entertainment venues, sports facilities, and mobility infrastructure, including roads and pavements. Additionally, he advocates for the development of schools, kindergartens, and clinics to improve the quality of life for residents.
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Vilnius
More info about city
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, with a population of 570,806 as of 2019. The population of Vilnius functional urban area is estimated at 697,691 (as of 2017).
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Vilnius invites residents to shape the future of Šnipiškės district with new building project
26.04.2023Vilnius has opened a public discussion on the new administrative building project on Lviv Street. City authorities headed by Mayor of Vilnius Remigijus Šimašius invited residents to familiarise themselves with the project proposal and comment on it. According to the proposal, Inrega real estate company is to build a seven-storey administrative building in Šnipiškės, an emerging business district which is still in development. City authorities are building new public spaces…
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