Culture
Deimantas Narkevičius presents solo exhibition Sounds Like the XX Century at Galerija Vartai
Galerija Vartai in Vilnius is hosting Deimantas Narkevičius‘ solo exhibition Sounds Like the XX Century, which opens on 9 September. […]
Month: August 2014
Defence
NATO vessels headed by Lithuanian officer will take part in exercise Northern Coast 2014
On 29 August vessels of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1), including the Lithuanian LNS JOTVINGIS (N42), currently led by Commander Giedrius Premeneckas (Lithuanian Navy) moored at Turku seaport in Finland. SNMCMG1 will take part in NATO-European Union’s Exercise Northern Coast 2014 in the northern part of the Baltic Sea and the territorial waters of Finland, the Ministry of National Defence reports. […]
Sports
Mačiulis conquers the Spanish courts
Lithuania has kicked off its 2014 FIBA World Cup campaign in style, accounting for Mexico 87:74. […]
Opinion
Opinion: What is not working with the world?
Not sure about you, but I sometimes have more questions than answers, though it is always tempting to hammer in yet another pillar-like view, particularly when it comes to heated topics. And here we go again- the war between Russia and Ukraine. […]
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Attack against Ukraine must be stopped jointly – Lithuanian Foreign Minister
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says that the European Union (EU) should pool its efforts to stop the Russian attack on Ukraine. […]
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Ukraine must be helped with military measures – Grybauskaitė
Ukraine should be provided military help, Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaiė told Brussels journalists on Saturday upon arrival at the European Union (EU) summit. […]
European Union
EU foreign policy chief cannot be “pro-Kremlin” – Lithuanian president in Brussels
The European Union’s (EU) foreign policy chief cannot be “openly pro-Kremlin,” Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė says. Grybauskaitė is Saturday attending an EU summit in Brussels, which should focus on the Ukraine crisis and heads of institutions. Italy’s Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini is listed as the most likely candidate for EU foreign policy chief. […]
Society
Lithuanians actively donate humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Lithuanians are actively donating medication, food and clothing that will be airlifted to Ukraine as humanitarian aid, organizers said on Friday. […]
European Union
Lithuanian president going to EU summit on institution leaders, Ukrainian crisis
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė is leaving for Brussels on Saturday to attend the European Union (EU) summit on heads of institutions and the crisis in Ukraine, which has accused Russia of having launched a direct military invasion. […]
Society
Lithuanian residents against restrictions on Russian-language TV channels – survey
Lithuanian residents do not trust information aired on Russian-language TV channels but are against any restrictions on their broadcasts, a recent survey has shown. The results show that 27 percent of respondents believe broadcast of Russian TV channels should be restricted, and 36 percent are against. The remaining respondents did not have a strong opinion on the issue.
Politics
Disinformation needs swift response – Lithuanian presidential adviser
Disinformation and any incitement to breach Lithuania’s sovereignty needs rapid response, Virginija Budienė, chief adviser to Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on internal policy issue, said on Friday, presenting amendments, drafted by the president, to the Law on Provision of Information to the Public. […]
Defence
President Grybauskaitė: NATO Summit in Wales is an event of vital importance
In an interview with LRT radio the President Dalia Grybauskaitė says that the meeting of the presidents of the three Baltic States with the President of the United States of America (USA) Barack Obama means that the region has very strong support and its concerns are taken seriously. According to her, the NATO summit, which will take place in Wales right after this meeting, is vital in the current geopolitical situation. […]
Society
Protest held outside Russian Embassy in Vilnius against military actions in Ukraine
A protest action was held outside the Russian Embassy in Vilnius at noon on Friday to show disapproval of the country’s military aggression in Ukraine. […]
European Union
Lithuanian MEP addresses his colleagues about situation in Ukraine
Member of the European Parliament Valentinas Mazuronis has addressed his colleagues in the European Parliament in an open letter. The Lithuanian representative has called to apply maximum sanctions against Russia, to impose a full embargo on its military weapons without any exceptions and to provide help to Ukraine. […]
Politics
New deputy environment minister appointed in Lithuania
Algirdas Genevičius took office on Friday as Deputy Minister of Environment. He will oversee waste, pollution prevention, water and the European Union support administration areas. […]
Economy
Lithuania’s GDP growth revised up to 3.3 percent
Statistics Lithuania has revised up the annual GDP growth numbers from 3.1% to 3.3% for the second quarter of this year (3.1% seasonally and working-day adjusted). Domestic demand remained the main driver of growth, while net exports continued to contribute negatively. […]
Economy
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Estonia: Russia should admit it’s party to the war in Ukraine
Russia should admit that it is directly taking part of the conflict in East Ukraine, Urmas Paet, the Estonian Foreign Minister, said Thursday. […]
Defence
German jets take to Estonian skies as they take over NATO Baltic policing mission
Germany will be taking over the responsibility of supporting the Baltic Air Policing mission from Ämari Air Base in Estonia. From September until end of the year, up to six Luftwaffe Eurofighter Typhoon jets will patrol the skies of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, in coordination with NATO fighter jets already stationed in Lithuania. […]