A year after the oath: about the expectations and possibilities of the residents of the district

A year after the oath: about the expectations and possibilities of the residents of the district

Alytus District Municipality Mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė. Exactly one year ago – on April 25 – the first meeting of the newly elected Alytus District Municipal Council was held, where the mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė and members of the council were sworn in. “I will be the mayor of the people of my country. I will not … Read more

Merė R. Vitkauskienė: “It is necessary to talk openly even about uncomfortable topics”

Merė R. Vitkauskienė: “It is necessary to talk openly even about uncomfortable topics”

For many years, the community of Miroslava precinct, fed only by nice words, came to the meeting with the leaders of the Alytus district with a long list of unfulfilled promises of the previous government. One by one, the residents asked questions, starting with asphalting and grading of roads, ending with the management of waste, … Read more

Cozy and green spaces in the heart of the city of Simno

Cozy and green spaces in the heart of the city of Simno

The view in Simno’s central square will soon become neater, cozier and greener than it was until now. Old, worn pots will be replaced with new ones. And more than 130 trees, perennial flowers and other plants will turn green and bloom in them. In the future, for the convenience and relaxation of the residents, … Read more

Meeting with residents of Alovė ward – works and thanks

Meeting with residents of Alovė ward – works and thanks

In a meeting with the community of residents of Alovė ward, the leaders of the Alytus district municipality discussed the planned works in this area, heard the needs of the residents and received thanks. The list of the most important pending works includes road and street maintenance, asphalting, design works, development of water supply and … Read more

Believing in the miracle of Christmas – for every lonely old man and child in care of the district

Believing in the miracle of Christmas – for every lonely old man and child in care of the district

Christmas is when you want to share a smile, a warm word and a cozy moment with those who need it the most. To share kindness – this is the goal set by the leaders of the Alytus district municipality – mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė, vice-mayor Aurimas Truncė, who, together with the team and representatives of … Read more

A pilot project for patient transportation was discussed

A pilot project for patient transportation was discussed

From August 1 The Public Health Office of the Alytus District Municipality joined the pilot project in Lithuania and started providing patient transportation services. This is one of the health system reform measures aimed at bringing healthcare services closer to the population. The service is provided free of charge to residents of the Alytus district, … Read more

Simno’s spring kermošius | Singer’s word

Simno’s spring kermošius |  Singer’s word

This year, Simno’s kermošius, which invites hundreds of residents and guests of the region, is special. This is the jubilee – the 25th – celebration taking place in Simno’s town square. “Stories are alive as long as they travel by word of mouth. From generation to generation. Traditions are alive as long as we nurture … Read more

In Alytus, businessmen from the Dzūkija region forged business ties: bridges need to be built

In Alytus, businessmen from the Dzūkija region forged business ties: bridges need to be built

On Wednesday, a celebratory afternoon was held at the Alytus Audiovisual Arts Center – business relations club “BNI Alytis” invited business representatives of the Southern Lithuania region to meet. The initiative was successful – more than 100 representatives of businesses and municipalities gathered not only from Dzūkija, but also from Vilnius, Marijampole, Kalvarija and even … Read more

Let’s meet in Raitininkai – both about work and about pain

Let’s meet in Raitininkai – both about work and about pain

Raitininkai old town is the farthest from the municipal center of Alytus district, but there are no less planned and executed works here than elsewhere. During the meeting, the mayor of Alytus district discussed with the team not only the works and plans, but also the expectations and pain points of the residents. “I am … Read more

Nemunaitis township will feel the changes already this year

Nemunaitis township will feel the changes already this year

The leaders of the Alytus district municipality met with the large community of residents of Nemunaitis ward and discussed the works planned in this ward and the needs of the residents. Ahead – maintenance of streets, roads, asphalting, design works, maintenance of cemeteries. Here, it is planned to install a pedestrian-bicycle path and arrange a … Read more