Now playing Next Lithuania Taiwan to open de-facto embassy in Lithuania under own name China claims the island which is officially known as the Republic of China and rejects any use of the "Taiwan" name on the international stage. 20/07/2021
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe In Lithuania, a surge of migrants provokes both fear and compassion “They come here for a better life. As a Christian, I believe we should help them,” said resident Kazimir Mikulevic. 14/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania passes law to limit migrant arrivals from Belarus Lithuania’s parliament has passed new legislation aimed at curbing an influx of migrants crossing its borders, despite criticism from NGOs. 13/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Frontex to 'significantly' up support along Lithuania-Belarus border Frontex said in a statement that it will more than double its number of officers and patrol cars in Lithuania. 11/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania begins building Belarus border fence to deter migrants Lithuania has begun constructing a fence along its border with Belarus to deter third-country migrants from entering the country. 09/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania European Union hits back at Belarus over 'illegal migration' European Council President Charles Michel has reiterated that "Lithuanian borders are European borders" during a press conference on Monday. 06/07/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania declares emergency over migrant arrivals from Belarus Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has warned that his country would retaliate against the latest EU sanctions on his regime by loosening border controls for undocumented migrants. 03/07/2021
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe 'A pathetic revenge policy': Is Belarus enabling illegal migration? The number of people who illegally crossed into Lithuania from Belarus shot up in June following condemnation over the forced landing of a Ryanair flight to arrest a journalist. 30/06/2021
Now playing Next Destinations Camping in Lithuania: A showcase of natural beauty These four road trip routes will give you a taste of Lithuania. 15/06/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Watch: Painting over of LGBT crossing in Vilnius prompts police probe The incident took place on May 31. In a video posted on Facebook, four people can be seen spray painting over the rainbow-coloured crossing and disrupting traffic. 02/06/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Bill to allow same-sex partnerships in Lithuania falls at first hurdle Thousands joined a demonstration in May rallying against the bill. 25/05/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania to donate 200,000 vaccines to Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine The news was welcomed on Twitter by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 14/05/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania New US ambassador to Belarus meets with exiled opposition leader Julie Fisher, who has yet to present her credentials in Minsk, said the meeting sent "a clear signal that the U.S. stands with the Belarusian people". 21/04/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Thousands of CityBee users have their personal data leaked online Lithuanian police are investigating after the personal data of thousands of customers of a car-sharing service were leaked online. 17/02/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Meet the Belarusians in Lithuania who fled political crisis back home Hundreds of Belarusians have fled to Lithuania since the disputed presidential election in August. 09/02/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Renew Europe expels Lithuanian MEP for homophobic comments The liberal group chairman said in a statement that "there is no place for homophobia in the Renew Europe family". 22/01/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania marks 30 years of deadly Soviet assault over independence More than a dozen people lost their lives on January 13, 1991 when Soviet troops and tanks drove through crowds gathered in front of the television tower in Vilnius — seen as a symbol of independence. 13/01/2021
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania deploys police checkpoints to enforce COVID holiday lockdown Hundreds of police checkpoints are being put in place across the Baltic country to try to stop people from travelling over the holiday period. 16/12/2020
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Is Lithuania's female-led government a sign of improved equality? The emergence of a female-led governing coalition has sent shockwaves across swathes of Lithuanian society. 27/11/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania confirms its first coronavirus cases at a mink farm Lithuanian authorities say they have detected the presence of the new coronavirus in mink at a farm in Jonava district. 26/11/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania to support 'those who fight for freedom' in Taiwan Lithuania's new coalition government has pledged to "defend those who fight for freedom around the world, from Belarus to Taiwan". 10/11/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania centre-right wins second round of legislative elections The conservative Homeland Union party, which got 25 per cent of the vote in the first round, took 49 of the 141 seats in parliament. 25/10/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuanians with coronavirus vote at drive-in polling stations Voters are instructed to arrive alone in their vehicles and wear face masks. 19/10/2020
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Russia’s war for influence in Lithuania is waged with TV and baseball Despite the Baltic country's bloody history with its Russian neighbour, there remain forces within Lithuania who would like to see it move away from Europe and towards Moscow. 13/10/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania votes: Centre-right opposition edges towards win Voters went to the polls on Sunday in the Baltic country, where the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy are dominant themes. 11/10/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Soaring unemployment is the big issue in Lithuania's election Voters will choose a new parliament on Sunday as the centre-right coalition government faces strong criticism over soaring unemployment. 10/10/2020
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