Jevdokimov, Siberia
Society

Over thousand people took part in deportee name readings across Lithuania

Over a thousand people in Lithuania took part in the readings in ten cities of the names of more than 100,000 people who were deported by the Soviets or imprisoned for political reasons as Lithuania marked the Day of Mourning and Hope on Thursday. […]

Politics

Seimas lowers age limit for local election candidates

The Seimas of Lithuania has lowered the age limit for running for councilor or mayor to 18 years. […]

Palestine
Foreign affairs

Lithuania abstains in vote on UN resolution condemning Israel over Gaza violence (Updated)

Lithuania abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly on a resolution condemning Israel for Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip. […]

President Dalia Grybauskaitė
Foreign affairs

Lithuanian president thanks Dutch king for support in security, energy

President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Wednesday thanked King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands for his country’s support to Lithuania in the areas of security and energy. […]