Vilnius — the self-titled ‘G spot of Europe’ — has been on a charm offensive for the last couple of years. It’s issued the most fintech licences in the EU, has earmarked €80m to bolster its already 70.5k strong ICT workforce and was voted the most business friendly city in CEE.
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February 28, 2025
Lithuanian tech: A dispatch from Vilnius
Europe's largest startup campus is almost stitched together
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