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Defence

Defence budget crucial amid Russian threats – Lithuanian ForMin at NATO meeting

Speaking at a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels on Friday, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius emphasized the importance of stepping up defense in the face of the challenges posed by Russia. […]

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Defence

Lithuania to hold exercise for politicians as tensions with Russia stay high

As tensions with Russia remain high, the Lithuanian Defence Ministry, together with American experts, will hold what a so-called simulated tabletop exercise for the country’s politicians and heads of security agencies. […]

The long-sought original document of the Lithuanian Independence Act signed on February 16 1918 was discovered in Germany
European Union

Germany confirms discovery of February 16 Independence Act, congratulates Lithuania

Germany’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed discovery of the February 16 1918 resolution of the Council of Lithuania on reestablishment of statehood, congratulating Lithuanians on the find. […]

The original copy of Lithuania's Act of Independence of 1918, the signatories and Dr. Mažylis
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President hails discovery of independence act as ‘extremely joyful news’

President Dalia Grybauskaitė says that the discovery of what is believed to be an original copy of Lithuania’s Act of Independence of 1918 is “is extremely joyful news” as the country prepares to celebrate the centenary of the restoration of statehood next February. […]