Lithuania's Mayor and FM Clash Over Controversial Morgenstern Concert in Vilnius
A brewing controversy in Lithuania surrounds a planned concert by Russian rapper Morgenstern in Vilnius. The event, organized by Ready Events, has drawn criticism from local officials, including Mayor Valdas Benkunskas, who opposes the performance. Meanwhile, Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kastutis Budris has reacted irritably to the mayor's appeal.
Morgenstern, who has been persona non grata in Russia, has faced backlash for performing in the Baltic region. Vilnius' mayor has asked the city's government to bar him from entering the country. However, the Foreign Ministry cannot ban the concert directly.
Despite the opposition, the event, which can be found by searching for 'events near me' or 'concerts near me', is set to proceed. Budris hinted that Lithuanians could choose to boycott the concert instead of making Morgenstern solely responsible.
The planned concert by Morgenstern in Vilnius has sparked debate among Lithuanian officials. While the mayor opposes the event and has asked for the rapper's entry to be blocked, the Foreign Ministry cannot intervene directly. The concert's organizer and the potential for a boycott by Lithuanians remain topics of discussion as the event approaches.
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