Mr Pål Jonson, Swedish Defence Minister. Photo Ruslanas Iržikevičius
Defence

Swedish Minister of Defence: Sweden eager to join NATO at upcoming Vilnius Summit

Swedish Minister of Defence, Pål Jonson, discusses Sweden’s readiness to join NATO and its close relationship with Finland, in an interview with the Lithuania Tribune. He addresses the state of affairs with Turkey over terrorism and speaks on Sweden’s defense industry, its adaptability in the changing Euro-Atlantic landscape, and its strategic importance in regional security and cooperation. Learn more about Sweden’s potential NATO membership and their efforts to enhance security in the region. […]

President Dalia Grybauskaitė on look out
European Union

Europe needs lasting solutions to counter illegal migration – president Grybauskaitė

The European Union remains the center of attraction for economic refugees seeking a better life despite a deal with Turkey that was signed two years ago, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said. […]

Dalia Grybauskaitė
Defence

Without unity NATO might lose relevance, Lithuanian president says

NATO might lose its relevance as unity within the Alliance is weakening, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė warned on Friday. […]

Pro Government demonstration in Turkey
Foreign affairs

Lithuania didn’t provide Turkey with ByLock user data

Lithuania never received a Turkish request for legal assistance on user of ByLock app and did not provide any data, says Julius Sabatauskas, chairman of the parliamentary Committee for Legal Affairs. […]

Refugees working in German company "Siemens"
Foreign affairs

Another 12 refugees relocated to Lithuania under EU program

Twelve refugees from Syria were relocated to Lithuania under the European Union (EU) program, the Migration Department said on Wednesday. […]