Sveinn Helgason, Author at the Lithuania Tribune

A view from Iceland: the fight to defend and preserve freedom

March 11, 2023 Sveinn Helgason 0

“Lithuania celebrates independence and freedom on 11 March – State Restoration Day. As Ukraine now fights for the values of democracy and freedom, it is a fitting date to publish this article about my experience […]

The diplomatic support of Italy to the independence of Lithuania since 1919: exhibition of historical documents in Kaunas

March 8, 2023 Sveinn Helgason 0

The Italian Embassy in Vilnius organizes in Kaunas an exhibition of historical documents that show the Italian support for the independence of Lithuania since 1919. At the Valdas Adamkus Presidential Library-Museum (S. Daukanto g. 25), […]

DefMin: if the coalition is unable to make decisions, the question arises as to what its purpose is

February 26, 2026 0

With the ruling coalition partner Nemuno Aušra not yet promising its support, Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas says there will be enough votes in the Seimas to decide on the establishment of the Kapčiamiestis […]

Lithuanian and Finnish Flags at 100 Years of Finnish Independence in Vilnius Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune

Former US general assesses scandalous simulation: Lithuania must follow Finland’s path

February 26, 2026 0

According to lrytas article, former Commander of US Land Forces in Europe Ben Hodges responded to a war game scenario published by German daily Die Welt, in which Russia launches a successful attack in the […]

Who will “digest” it, and whose fate may hang in the balance: expert predictions following STT searches

February 13, 2026 0

In a pre-trial investigation into possible corruption at the State Plant Service, Seimas members Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius have been summoned for questioning as special witnesses, according to Roberta Salynė, who states this in lrytas […]