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Explainer: What is 'LBCOIN,' Lithuania's new cryptocurrency?

Lithuania will open a pre-sale for its first central state-backed cryptocurrency on July 9 as part of a trial on blockchain technology.

09/07/2020

Lithuania

This controversial beach pits history against hedonism in Lithuania

Traditionalists say it disrespects Lithuanian insurgents executed on the same square as the beach in the 1860s. Liberals say the country should move on.

25/06/2020

Earth News

What is an eco-therapist and do plants have the power to heal us?

In Lithuania, one woman is on a mission to save as many plants as possible and help people along the way.

20/06/2020

Lithuania

Fashion displays encourage social distancing in Vilnius restaurants

Mannequins in Lithuania are filling empty tables so restaurants can respect social distancing.

21/05/2020

World

Baltic bubble: Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia open borders to each other

The Baltic states - Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia - are opening their borders to each other from Friday.

13/05/2020

Lithuania

Vilnius becomes giant open-air café to support bars and restaurants

Cafés and restaurants in Lithuania have been allowed to reopen but only if they respect strict social distancing rules.

04/05/2020

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In plain view: Drive-in cinema takes off at Vilnius airport

Lithuania has a new twist on the coronavirus trend of drive-in cinemas

30/04/2020

Lithuania

Coronavirus creativity

A public library in Lithuania is 3-D printing an attachment for doors to be opened without touching the handles

28/03/2020

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Masked statues comment on culture and health in Lithuania

This event draws attention to both the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the cultural scene and the need to follow health advice.

27/03/2020

Lithuania

Ex-MP's sadness for Lithuania 30 years on from Soviet independence

Rimvydas Valatka told Euronews Lithuania is still short of being "a European state".

11/03/2020

Lithuania

Gay couple wins online hate speech case against Lithuania

A Facebook post showing a photograph of a gay couple kissing triggered hundreds of online hate comments, including death threats. The European Court of Human Rights ruled against Lithuania for failing to prosecute perpetrators.

15/01/2020

Lithuania

Russia, Lithuania and Norway conduct three-way spy swap

Five people were released: two Russians, two Lithuanians and a Norwegian.

15/11/2019

Business Planet

Doing business in the Land of the Rising Sun

In partnership with The European Commission

Euronews spoke with the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation to find out how European firms can expand into the Japanese market. Click on the player to watch the full Business Planet interview.

01/11/2019

Lithuania

Watch: Statue of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen unveiled in Vilnius

Both of Cohen's grandfathers hailed from Lithuania, but he never visited the country himself. Statues of Frank Zappa and John Lennon, neither of whom have ties to the country, are also a big tourist draw in Lithuania.

11/09/2019

Lithuania

Lithuania marks Baltic Way anniversary with radio installation

The largest recorded radio installation in Lithuania was on display on Friday to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way.

23/08/2019

Lithuania

'Trembling with elation & fear': One man's memories of the Baltic Way

Meet the man who joined two million Latvians, Lithuanians and Estonians in forming a massive human chain on August 23, 1989, to call for independence from the Soviet Union.

23/08/2019

Lithuania

Meet the pilot who defied KGB orders to drop flowers on Baltic Way

Meet the pilot who defied KGB orders to drop flowers on Baltic Way

23/08/2019

Lithuania

Sole synagogue in Lithuania's capital Vilnius shuts over safety fears

The move follows what the Lithuanian Jewish Community called “rising tension and incitement” in the wake of the city council’s vote to rename a street that had been named in honour of a Hitler ally.

08/08/2019

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Quickest crawler crowned in Lithuanian baby race

In a test of their crawling skills, 25 toddlers took part in Lithuania's annual baby racing contest The event has become something of a spectator sport since it was first staged in the capital Vilnius 20 years ago

05/06/2019

Lithuania

Watch: Fastest crawler crowned in Lithuania's annual baby race

Several competitors lost ground following early leads after sitting down near the finish line to look around, depsite the lure of toys and cookies.

03/06/2019

Lithuania

Lithuanian presidential rivals in 2nd round face off

Two centre-right rivals square up to each other in Lithuanian Presidential elections' second round

26/05/2019

Lithuania

European Sleepovers: Lithuania - emigration in Europe's hidden gem

Our reporter Stuart Oates has been sofa-surfing across the continent to find out your views ahead of the EU elections. He traveled across Lithuania to the city of Klaipeda.

15/05/2019

Lithuania

Lithuanians back dual citizenship with 43 countries but not Russia

Over 71% of voters approved amending the constitution to allow for dual citizenship with 43 countries including EU member states and the US but excluding Russia.

13/05/2019

World

Lithuania presidential election: Nauseda and Simonyte will head to a second round

Candidates Gitanas Nauseda and Ingrida Simonyte will head to a second round of the Lithuanian presidential election on May 26.

13/05/2019

Lithuania

Prime minister to quit after losing in presidential election

Prime Minister Skvernelis says he will step down in July after failing to reach the run-off in the country's presidential election

10/05/2019

Lithuania

'Drunk' baby born in Lithuania

A woman in Lithuania gave birth to a baby girl with more alcohol in her system than it would take to seriously threaten the health of an adult

18/04/2019