Aleksejus Podpruginas, Author at the Lithuania Tribune

A Latvian soldier, foreground, scans the terrain through the scope of his Spike anti-tank weapon Photo Captain Mark Ruban Public Affairs Officer Operation REASSURANCE Land Task Force

Lithuania signs USD 0.5bn deal with Israeli weapon maker

September 1, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

Lithuania has closed a deal with the Israeli weapon company “Rafael” and will get new-generation missiles and remote controlled weapon stations, according to the Israeli newspaper “Yedioth Ahronoth”. […]

Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 13

August 19, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

The 13th day at Rio Olympics was a special one for team Lithuania with a fourth medal added to the nation’s medal count. […]

Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 12

August 18, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

Day 12 was a sad day for the basketball team that suffered their third defeat in a row. This time, the defeat cost means they are out of the tournament without a chance to fight for Olympic medals. The canoers advanced to several finals while in the women’s 800 meters run, the Lithuania runner failed to advance to the semifinals. […]

Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 11

August 17, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

Day 11 was a little disappointing for the Lithuanian team at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. Three finals, good results, but unfortunately no medals. It was also a women’s day for team Lithuania. […]

Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 10

August 16, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

Lithuanian athletes continue their bumpy road to medals in Rio Olympics. The basketball team lost its second game in a row, but advanced to the quarter-finals, as did a Lithuanian cyclist. The country will also be represented in the women’s discus throw finals. […]

Aurimas Didžbalis performing a somersault after a win

Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Days 8 and 9

August 15, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

The eighth day in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro finished with a mixed feeling. Lithuania won its third medal in weightlifting while the basketball team lost its way against Spain and the Lithuanian discus thrower came last in the finals. […]

Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 6

August 12, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

Two medals in rowing events finally put Lithuania on the medal winner’s table. In swimming, a new national record has been claimed twice, while in sailing Lithuanian athletes are continuing to fight for a place in the medal race. The basketball team secured its place in the top 16 with a victory over Argentina. […]

Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 5

August 11, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

Three Lithuanians took part in competitions on day five in the Rio Olympic Games. Two of them are leaving the games earlier than expected.

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Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 4

August 10, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

Day four at Rio Olympics was a good one for team Lithuania. In basketball, Lithuania secured its second victory in a row, Lithuanian rowers advanced to the finals while the sailors are fighting for the tickets to the medal race.

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Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 3

August 9, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

Lithuania is still out of the medal table at Rio Olympics. Day 3 saw good performances from Lithuanian rowers and sailors, while the swimming star Rūta Meilutytė left the Olympic pool with a lot of emotions but without a medal.

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Lithuania at Rio Olympics: Day 2

August 8, 2016 Aleksejus Podpruginas 0

The Lithuanian basketball team started the Olympic Games with a victory over Brazil, good result for a Lithuanian cyclist and a final for Rūta Meilutytė.

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