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  • Culture

Documentary on Lithuanian president to premiere in April

A new documentary about Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė will be premiered in Lithuanian cinemas on April 12, the film's director…

6 years ago
  • Energy

Latvian PM expects Baltics’ power grid synchronization to be completed in 2025

Synchronization of the power grids of the Baltic States with the continental Europe must be completed in 2025 as it…

6 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania calls on Belarus to reconsider nuclear power plant construction

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis has called on neighboring Belarus to reconsider its nuclear power plant (NPP) construction, said the…

6 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuania reports rise in cyber attacks of high and medium importance

The number of cyber incidents of high and medium importance in Lithuania increased by 40 percent last year, the country's…

6 years ago
  • European Union
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania ready to lead Rail Baltica project: transport minister

Lithuania is ready to assume leadership of the Rail Baltica project to ensure its timely and successful implementation, the Baltic…

6 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania not to reach settlement in ECHR case over secret CIA prison: PM

Lithuania decided not to reach a settlement with a citizen of Saudi Arabia in a case of the European Court…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuanian former basketball star to run for seat in European Parliament

Šarūnas Marčiulionis, one of the Lithuanian basketball legends, is to run for a seat in the European Parliament with Lithuanian…

6 years ago
  • European Union

Finance Minister calls for EU-wide anti-money laundering system

Lithuania's Finance Minister Vilius Šapoka called on the eurozone and the European Union to establish a single anti-money laundering system…

6 years ago
  • Politics

26 persons detained in Lithuania due to suspected corruption in judicial system

A total of 26 persons, including eight judges and five lawyers, were detained in Lithuania on February 20 due to…

6 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian army acquires Javelin anti-tank missiles for 20 mln USD

The Lithuanian Army has acquired U.S.-made Javelin anti-tank missiles worth 20 million U.S. dollars, the country's Defense Ministry announced on…

6 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuania, Poland to sign new deals on defense cooperation

New Lithuanian-Polish agreements on defense will be signed during Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaitė visit to Poland this week, Grybauskaitė's chief…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuania to hold referendum to cut size of parliament

The Lithuanian parliament decided on Feb 14 to hold a referendum to cut size of the country's parliament from 141…

6 years ago
  • Society

Police seize hashish cargo worth 20 mln EUR

The Lithuanian police announced on Wednesday that they have seized 1.5 tons of hashish shipment worth around 20 million euros…

6 years ago
  • Politics

President rejects environment minister candidate, PM lashes out

The Lithuanian president rejected on Wednesday the candidacy of Irma Gudžiūnaitė for the environment minister's position, prompting the prime minister…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Nausėda calls for “new political culture”, less confrontation

Lithuania's presidential candidate Gitanas Nausėda introduced his electoral campaign team and slogan on Tuesday, calling for creation of "new political…

6 years ago
  • Defence

Germany pledges to invest 110 mln euros in Lithuanian military bases

German defense minister Ursula von der Leyen pledged continued support to Lithuania's military with investments and troops during her visit…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Poland lifts ban on Lithuanian pig imports

Poland has officially cancelled a ban on pig imports from the major part of Lithuania, Lithuania's Agriculture Minister announced on…

6 years ago
  • Energy

Lithuania to purchase liquefied natural gas from Total

Lithuania has signed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchase contract with energy company Total Gas & Power Limited amid LNG…

6 years ago
  • Economy

Lithuania aims high in life sciences

Lithuania aims to become the most attractive country in Europe for development of life science industry, the country's Prime Minister…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuanian women not given chance to actively participate in decision-making process: president

There are a lot of competent women in Lithuania who can hold offices of ministers or other important positions, however,…

6 years ago