Society
WWII German war prisoner remains exhumed in Kaunas
Exhumation of remains of German prisoners of war of World War II has been started in the southern redoubt of the Kaunas fortress, Kauno Diena daily reports. […]
Germany
Defence
Lithuania signing Boxer deal
Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence and the army are signing a deal with a German company on the purchase of Boxer armoured infantry vehicles. […]
Foreign affairs
German convoy in support of friendlier ties with Russia crossing Lithuania
A group of several hundred Germans are crossing Lithuania in a drive from Berlin to Moscow to express support to Russia and dissatisfaction with Western policies towards Moscow.
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Defence
Patriot air defence system ‘not yet in talks’ – Lithuanian minister
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says that a German general’s statements about deploying the Patriot air defence systems in the Baltic states are a step in the right direction, but no official proposals had been received yet. […]
Defence
Lithuanian troops to live-fire German howitzers for first time
The Lithuanian Armed Forces will fire the first shots from the self-propelled PzH 2000 howitzers acquired from Germany at home in a military exercise on Tuesday.
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Foreign affairs
Munich attack could be part of ‘chain reaction’ – Lithuanian minister
Friday’s attack in the German city of Munich should not be seen as Islamic, since it could have been a “chain reaction” to the the recent wave of terror attacks across Europe, says Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius.
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Defence
Lithuanian warship takes turn at NATO Response Force
Lithuanian warship M53 Skalvis began a shift in the NATO Response Force last week.
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CORPORATE
Generations X and Y ‘equally workaholic’, study shows
Although the so-called generations X and Y are characterised by different values and behaviours, their approach to working hard is similar, a new study suggests. Researchers who studied employees at German and Lithuanian financial institutions […]
CORPORATE
German stolen cars most popular in Lithuania
Every fourth stolen car seized by Lithuanian officers comes from Germany. Over the first six months of this year the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) officers seized a total of 60 suspected stolen vehicles. Twenty-six […]
European Union
‘Germany embracing role as European security guardian with leadership of Lithuania NATO unit’
President Dalia Grybauskaitė has said that Germany, which will be leading the new NATO battalion in Lithuania, is assuming responsibility for European security.
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Defence
Stoltenberg rejects claims of NATO warmongering in Baltics
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has strongly rejected comments from Germany’s foreign minister that accused the alliance of “warmongering”.
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Defence
Steinmeier reaffirms Germany’s contribution to Baltic security – Linkevičius
Germany’s foreign minister Frank Walter Steinmeier has assured that Berlin will contribute towards enhancing the security of the Baltic countries, Lithuanian foreign minister Linas Linkevičius says.
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Defence
US to head one of NATO battalions in Baltics and Poland
The United States will head one of the four international battalions to be set up by NATO in the three Baltic states and Poland to deter Russia, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter confirmed on Wednesday.
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CORPORATE
Lithuanian carriers joined protest rally in front of EC
On Tuesday, a delegation of 10 truck drivers from the Lithuanian National Road Carriers organisation Linava joined an international protest outside the European Commission‘s headquarters in Brussels against new protectionist EU laws which carriers say […]
Defence
NATO ministers agree on four battalions in Baltics and Poland
NATO defence ministers have agreed on stationing four international battalions in the Baltic States and Poland in a show of support for uneasy members.
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Defence
CORPORATE
Lithuania’s export volumes bounce back
First quarter’s foreign trade of Lithuanian businesses has been equal to 40% of last year‘s volumes, shows the latest analysis by the Confederation of Industrialists, the country’s biggest business association. Analysts point out several trends […]
Opinion
Should Lithuanian retailers be scared of Lidl’s entry into the market?
One of the most important and anticipated events in the retail market in Lithuania is the opening of Lidl’s first chain of stores – some expect that Lidl will change the grocery retailing landscape in Lithuania completely but is Lidl really such a threat to the leading grocery retailers in Lithuania? […]
CORPORATE
CORPORATE
Kaliningrad or Karaliaučius: A land fought over for centuries
Five years ago, I wrote about the first time I saw the lands of Kaliningrad, known as the Karaliaučius region in Lithuanian. My first impression was depressing. […]