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Disclosed Russian links to NotPetya attack allow compensation claims – deputy defence minister
After Russia has been listed responsible for the last year’s cyber attack NotPetya, Lithuania can demand that Moscow compensated the damages caused by the attack, says Defence Vice-Minister Edvinas Kerza. […]
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Italy’s judo federation apologizes to Lithuania for playing Soviet-era anthem
Italy’s Judo Federation has apologized for a recent incident in which the national anthem of the Soviet-occupied Lithuania was played during a judo tournament, the Lithuanian foreign minister’s spokeswoman said on Thursday. […]
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Polish president, EU’s top officials coming to Vilnius for centennial celebrations
Polish President Andrzej Duda and top European Union officials are coming to Vilnius on Thursday as festive events marking the centenary of Lithuania’s restored statehood are kicking off across the country. […]
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Polish president meets with local Polish leader on eve of visit to Lithuania
Polish President Andrzej Duda met with Waldemar Tomaszewski, the leader of the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania–Christian Families Alliance (EAPL-CFA), in Warsaw on Wednesday, the party said. […]
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EBU rep doubts efficiency of Lithuania’s sanctions on Russian TV channels
A representative of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) says that creating alternatives would be more efficient in countering Russian propaganda than imposing restrictions on Russian TV channels. […]
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Denmark’s crown princess calls off visit to Lithuania due to prince’s death
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary has called off her visit to Lithuania due to the passing of the queen’s husband Prince Henrik, the Lithuanian President’s Office confirmed to BNS. […]
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Conservative MP in disfavour for inviting Germany’s far-right activist to Lithuania
Lithuania’s conservative MP Laurynas Kasčiūnas has fallen in disfavour of the party’s leadership for inviting MPs Christian Wirth and Nicole Hochst of the controversial far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to Lithuania. […]
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EU transport commissioner urges agreement on Rail Baltica
EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc has warned that the Baltic countries must seek agreement on the European standard-gauge railway project Rail Baltica, or they risk having financing problems. […]
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Finnish president confirms visit to Lithuania for centennial celebrations
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto is to come to Vilnius this week to congratulate Lithuania on the centennial of its restored statehood, the Lithuanian president’s office has confirmed to BNS. […]
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Polish president to begin his 3-day visit to Lithuania by meeting local Poles
Polish President Andrzej Duda will begin his three-day visit to Lithuania this week by meeting with members of the local Polish community. […]
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Lithuanian diplomats protest Soviet national anthem during judo tournament in Italy (Updated)
Lithuania’s diplomats on Monday protested over the national anthem of the Soviet-occupied Lithuania played during a judo tournament in Italy last weekend. […]
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Šiauliai set to remove monument to Soviet soldiers from its central square
The northern Lithuanian city of Šiauliai has announced plans to dismantle a monument to Soviet soldiers on its central square. […]
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Lithuanian foreign minister visiting Ireland
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius is in Ireland on a working visit, which will include meetings with Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins and Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Simon Coveney. […]
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Mauritius authorities find lost Lithuanian female
Mauritius authorities have tracked down Lithuanian tourist Asta Murauskaitė who had been lost in the forest. […]
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EU’s transport commissioner Bulc visiting Lithuania
European Commissioner Violeta Bulc in charge of transport policies is visiting Lithuania this week. […]
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Lithuania’s president, PM convey condolences over plane crash in Russia
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė and Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis have expressed condolences to the people of Russia over the passenger plane crash that killed many people. […]
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Pope Frances presented with Lithuanian national flag
Pope Francis has been presented with a Lithuanian national flag as a symbolic gift marking the centennial of the modern state of Lithuania, the government said on Friday. […]
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Latvian PM’s visit in Belarus may affect Lithuania’s Klaipeda port – political scientist
The Latvian prime minister’s visit in Belarus may consolidate Latvia’s chances of getting the biggest share of Belarusian freight at the expense of the Lithuanian Klaipėda port, says Laurynas Jonavičius, lecturer at the Vilnius University’s International Relations and Political Science Institute. […]
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5 objects in Sao Paulo to light up in Lithuanian flag colours for centennial
A few bridges and other objects in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo will light up in the flag colours of yellow, green and red for Lithuania’s 100-year anniversary of independence. […]