Lithuania renames 19 streets
BNS reports completion of work on restoring historical names
In 2025, 19 streets in Lithuania that were associated with the Soviet past were renamed, reports BNS. According to the state registry center, about 100 streets with 'problematic' names remain in the country, which are planned to be changed in the future.
Context
Reforms to remove Soviet heritage in Lithuania continue, aiming to align street names with the country's historical memory.
Summary:
BNS reports that in 2025, 19 streets in Lithuania were renamed due to names associated with the Soviet past, and notes that around 100 names are still considered problematic.
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- Source: https://t.me/newsby_btrc/183674
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