Tag: lithuania

Europe’s Health Turning Point: Why Prevention and Resilience Matter More Than Ever

At the Euronews Health Summit in Brussels (March 2026), a clear message emerged from EU leaders, the World Health Organization, ministers, and industry experts: health is now Europe’s greatest strategic challenge — and its greatest opportunity. EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi underlined that the European Union is accelerating reforms to strengthen health sovereignty and resilience, from new pharmaceutical rules to faster pathways from innovation to treatment....

Announcing New Jury Members for the European Health & Spa Awards 2026

We are delighted to welcome two distinguished professionals to our jury for the upcoming awards Mr. Petr Kulhánek, Former Minister for Regional Development, Czech Republic and Former Mayor and Regional Leader of Karlovy VaryMr. Kulhánek brings extensive experience in regional policy, tourism development, and public administration, providing valuable insight into the integration of spa and health tourism into sustainable regional strategies. Dr. Reza Soltani, President of...
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A record-setting mud therapy event with 400 l of therapeutic mud

A record-breaking event took place during the European Spas & Balneology Congress 2024 in Druskininkai, Lithuania: the world's largest mud therapy procedure! Close to...

Dr. Marius Dubnikovas: “The Future of Europe Health Tourism”

Mr. Marius Dubnikovas, Vice President of the Lithuanian Business Confederation, asoc. professor at the Vilnius University, business development manager at Compensa life, Economist. At the...

Natural resources – against stress and ageing

Scientists from Klaipėda University, Lithuania have conducted a unique scientific study that revealed the importance of natural resources in combating stress and ageing. The...

Nijolė Dirginčienė: “Lithuanian resort towns are ready to compete with the best”

Balneotherapy is an integral part of the Lithuanian health system We recently talked to Nijolė Dirgičienė, the mayor of the Birštonas municipality in Lithuania. She...

Lithuanian spas are included into the health prevention maps for German patients

On 1 March 2023, the National organization of Cross-border health care services in Germany "EU-Patienten" has announced that it has officially issued recommendations to...