Lrytas, a prominent Lithuanian news portal, is enhancing its digital offering by adding more live shows and introducing a new genre of content: documentaries. The portal will feature programming such as 'Lietuva tiesiogiai', '24/7', and 'Valanda su Valatka', which will cover important news, analysis, conversations, and live broadcasts. Moreover, to diversify content and provide deeper insights, Lrytas will publish four documentary episodes monthly that explore themes like basketball, legendary performances, and significant cultural events.

The initiative is spearheaded by Rolandas Skaisgirys, the chair of the board of the Lrytas television and its associated portal. Skaisgirys emphasizes the importance of documentaries in media, stating that they play a critical role in capturing real events, people, and periods, offering audiences a chance to gain a deeper understanding beyond the rapid flow of breaking news. By combining the expertise of both the television and portal teams, Lrytas aims to create a richer media experience that reflects the multifaceted nature of contemporary Lithuanian society.

Documentaries have previously had limited presence in Lithuanian news portals, marking this expansion by Lrytas as a significant step not just for the portal itself, but for the media landscape in Lithuania. The first documentary, already available, takes viewers on a journey into a world often unnoticed beyond the basketball court. This strategic move could set a precedent for other local media outlets to explore similar genres, enriching the options available for Lithuanian audiences and paving the way for a potential renaissance in documentary filmmaking within the country.