Lithuanian politician and former presidential candidate Eduardas Vaitkus is under investigation by the police after visiting Minsk and meeting with Belarusian politicians. The Lithuanian is suspected of acting against Lithuania’s interests.
Lithuanian politician and former presidential candidate Eduardas Vaitkus is under investigation by the police after visiting Minsk and meeting with Belarusian politicians. The Lithuanian is suspected of acting against Lithuania’s interests.
One country cannot ensure effective implementation of sanctions, Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Saulius Skvernelis says, as the Foreign Ministry proposes national sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
One country cannot ensure effective implementation of sanctions, Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Saulius Skvernelis says, as the Foreign Ministry proposes national sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
The number of hot-air balloon flights over Vilnius has plummeted by 70 to 80 percent since stricter flight regulations were introduced in June 2023, according to a report by 15min.
The number of hot-air balloon flights over Vilnius has plummeted by 70 to 80 percent since stricter flight regulations were introduced in June 2023, according to a report by 15min.
Lithuania could soon enter a new chapter in its economic development, one that may see the country contributing more to the European Union’s long-term budget than it receives – a historic first.
Lithuania could soon enter a new chapter in its economic development, one that may see the country contributing more to the European Union’s long-term budget than it receives – a historic first.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has called on the European Union to act with “boldness and determination” after the bloc agreed on a new sanction package against Russia on Wednesday.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has called on the European Union to act with “boldness and determination” after the bloc agreed on a new sanction package against Russia on Wednesday.
Lithuania has imposed sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and two of his close allies – Republika Srpska Prime Minister Radovan Višković and parliamentary speaker Nenad Stevandić.
Lithuania has imposed sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and two of his close allies – Republika Srpska Prime Minister Radovan Višković and parliamentary speaker Nenad Stevandić.
Lithuania has fallen one spot in an annual ranking of LGBTIQ rights in Europe, highlighting continued stagnation in legal protections and government action, according to advocacy groups.
Lithuania has fallen one spot in an annual ranking of LGBTIQ rights in Europe, highlighting continued stagnation in legal protections and government action, according to advocacy groups.
The European Union should maintain strong defence ties with the United States despite deteriorating relations with President Donald Trump, says Lithuanian Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius. It is especially important for countries that share a border with Russia.
The European Union should maintain strong defence ties with the United States despite deteriorating relations with President Donald Trump, says Lithuanian Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius. It is especially important for countries that share a border with Russia.
Representatives from Europe’s defence industry visiting the Baltic Miltech Summit in Vilnius last week emphasised a pressing need: more procurement orders.
Representatives from Europe’s defence industry visiting the Baltic Miltech Summit in Vilnius last week emphasised a pressing need: more procurement orders.
Despite a weekend of variable coolish weather, Open House Vilnius 2025 offered a vibrant exploration of the city’s usually unseen architectural gems. Fascinating buildings graciously unlocked their doors, revealing Vilnius' intricate urban tapestry to eager visitors.
Despite a weekend of variable coolish weather, Open House Vilnius 2025 offered a vibrant exploration of the city’s usually unseen architectural gems. Fascinating buildings graciously unlocked their doors, revealing Vilnius' intricate urban tapestry to eager visitors.
Lithuania will not rebuild the kind of relations it used to have with China, says Parliament Speaker Saulius Skvernelis, including because of Beijing’s support for Russia.
Lithuania will not rebuild the kind of relations it used to have with China, says Parliament Speaker Saulius Skvernelis, including because of Beijing’s support for Russia.
A proposed Reproductive Health Law returned to Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday, reigniting debate over abortion access, public health spending, and reproductive rights. The bill passed the first reading on Tuesday.
A proposed Reproductive Health Law returned to Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday, reigniting debate over abortion access, public health spending, and reproductive rights. The bill passed the first reading on Tuesday.
As Poland and France have signed a cooperation agreement that includes security guarantees, Lithuanian presidential adviser Deividas Matulionis says such initiatives are welcome but must not be allowed to raise doubts about trust in NATO.
As Poland and France have signed a cooperation agreement that includes security guarantees, Lithuanian presidential adviser Deividas Matulionis says such initiatives are welcome but must not be allowed to raise doubts about trust in NATO.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has criticised Robert Fico for attending the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow last week, calling the Slovak prime minister’s decision “completely incomprehensible”.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has criticised Robert Fico for attending the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow last week, calling the Slovak prime minister’s decision “completely incomprehensible”.
Once known for its excess rainfall, Lithuania is increasingly becoming a land of water shortages, raising concerns of potentially dangerous or even extreme droughts this summer, according to meteorologist Gytis Valaika.
Once known for its excess rainfall, Lithuania is increasingly becoming a land of water shortages, raising concerns of potentially dangerous or even extreme droughts this summer, according to meteorologist Gytis Valaika.
Lithuania’s former President Dalia Grybauskaitė argues that by proposing to hold direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin is merely stalling for time and is not in fact interested in ending the war in Ukraine.
Lithuania’s former President Dalia Grybauskaitė argues that by proposing to hold direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin is merely stalling for time and is not in fact interested in ending the war in Ukraine.
A group of conservative MPs has proposed expanding the grounds for taking away Lithuanian citizenship from people who express support for “aggressor states” or pose a threat to “national security”.
A group of conservative MPs has proposed expanding the grounds for taking away Lithuanian citizenship from people who express support for “aggressor states” or pose a threat to “national security”.
Western ultimatums to Russia over peace in Ukraine are already having an effect, insists Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
Western ultimatums to Russia over peace in Ukraine are already having an effect, insists Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
The first Lithuanian-grown strawberries of the year are being harvested in greenhouses, marking the start of the 2025 strawberry season, though cooler spring weather is keeping yields low and prices high.
The first Lithuanian-grown strawberries of the year are being harvested in greenhouses, marking the start of the 2025 strawberry season, though cooler spring weather is keeping yields low and prices high.
A miniature park featuring some of the country’s most iconic buildings, is taking shape on the grounds of a former military base in Ukmergė, northern Lithuania.
A miniature park featuring some of the country’s most iconic buildings, is taking shape on the grounds of a former military base in Ukmergė, northern Lithuania.
