Defence
German troops arrive to Lithuania for exercise
More than 200 German troops with their equipment and machinery arrived on Tuesday to Lithuania for joint exercises and training in the Baltics. […]
Germany
Economy
German entrepreneurs anticipate good opportunities in the Baltic States
Despite the Ukraine conflict, German companies continue to believe in the good prospects of the three Baltic markets. Nine out of ten German investors participating in the recent survey of the AHK Baltic States would re-invest in the region. […]
Economy
German companies top foreign investors in Lithuanian manufacturing
Newly released data shows that German firms are the largest foreign direct investors in Lithuania’s manufacturing industry. […]
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Minister Linkevičius: Only OSCE can monitor ceasefire in Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Linas Linkevičius, says that the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is the only organisation able to at least partially observe the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Therefore the OSCE must be granted access to hotspots of the most intense fighting. […]
Defence
Lithuanian army expects to have German howitzers next year
Lithuania’s Armed Forces expect to receive artillery systems from Germany in 2016. […]
Defence
Economy
German Creditreform: Lithuania reaps the rewards of major economic reforms
Against a backdrop of weak economic growth across Europe, Lithuania stands in good stead in terms of its economy. Boasting low debt and budget deficit levels, and with strong growth forecasts, the Lithuanian economy is stable and robust, mainly thanks to extensive reforms undertaken in recent years. […]
Foreign affairs
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EU ambassador to Russia warns against supplying arms to Ukraine
The European Union‘s (EU) Ambassador to Russia Vygaudas Ušackas says that supplying arms to Ukraine would be a risky step, given the possible response on the Russian part. […]
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Andreas Umland: New social deal in Russia is “No serious political participation, but Bread and Circuses”
Andreas Umland, German political scientist and senior research fellow at Kiev-based Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, speaks about Russian domestic politics, the “Ukraine crisis” and what the European Union can do about it. […]
Economy
Foreign affairs
Foreign affairs
Sports
Economy
Defence
Germany to send over 500 troops to Lithuania for training this year
More than 500 German soldiers will come for combined training to Lithuania this year, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence said on Tuesday. […]
Opinion
Defence
Lithuanian defence chief receives reassurance from German general about military technology purchase
Lithuania’s Chief of Defence Major General Jonas Vytautas Žukas was on Monday assured by his German colleague, General Volker Wieker, that media reports about Berlin’s alleged refusal to sell armoured trucks was incorrect. […]
Defence
Lithuanian defence minister speaks of possible information provocation in Germany
A report published in German media on Sunday, saying that Berlin would not sell armoured Boxer vehicles to Lithuania, could be part of a provocation campaign aimed at derogating good relations between Lithuania and Germany, according to Lithuanian Defence Minister Juozas Olekas. […]
Defence
Lithuania has 9 other offers if Germans refuse to sell armoured vehicles, defence minister says
If Germany‘s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann formally withdraws it offer to sell armoured fighting vehicles to Lithuania, the country will have another nine offers to choose from, National Defence Minister Juozas Olekas said on Sunday. […]