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Finnish–Lithuanian Trade Association turns 20
The Finnish–Lithuanian Trade Association celebrated its 20th anniversary of activities on 23 September 2014. […]
Finland
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What’s behind Russia’s peace plan for Ukraine?
Even the groups within Russia‘s ruling elite that used to advocate open war with Ukraine are warming up to the possibility of peace talks, says political analyst Marius Laurinavičius of the Vilnius-based Eastern Europe Studies Centre. […]
Opinion
Opinion: Stability in the Baltic Sea region
The Baltic Sea region has today become the main geographic “fault line” between NATO and Russia. The probably most important single factor to enhance security and stability in the region is to make it credible that NATO intends, and is able, to defend the Baltic States. […]
Defence
NATO vessels headed by Lithuanian officer will take part in exercise Northern Coast 2014
On 29 August vessels of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1), including the Lithuanian LNS JOTVINGIS (N42), currently led by Commander Giedrius Premeneckas (Lithuanian Navy) moored at Turku seaport in Finland. SNMCMG1 will take part in NATO-European Union’s Exercise Northern Coast 2014 in the northern part of the Baltic Sea and the territorial waters of Finland, the Ministry of National Defence reports. […]
Opinion
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Finnish analyst: Although not bound by Article Five, Finland would have to fight if Estonia is attacked
A Finnish political analyst said that Finland would have the obligation to come to Estonia‘s aid if its smaller neighbour were attacked, even though Finland is not a NATO member and is not obligated by the organization’s Article Five collective defence clause. […]
Foreign affairs
Finland’s new defense attaché takes office in Lithuania
Lithuania’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday held a solemn ceremony of changeover of Finnish defense attachés. […]
Foreign affairs
Finland’s new Honorary Consulate can significantly help to cultivate active cultural exchange
“The Honorary Consulate in Kaunas is important for the development of closer ties between our countries and enhanced people-to-people contacts. Lithuania has a strong energy partnership with Finland. Our practical partnership to implement such energy projects as the Finnish company Fortum’s investment in Klaipėda and Kaunas testifies to the fact,” said the Lithuanian Foreign Minister at the opening ceremony of the Consulate. […]