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
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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
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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
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe How COVID-19 could save Lithuania's populists from electoral oblivion In early 2020, the polls suggested it was game over for Lithuania's ruling party. Then the coronavirus pandemic happened. 09/10/2020
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Why is Lithuania such a staunch ally of Belarus' opposition movement? Lithuania has hosted exiled leaders of Belarus' opposition movement and been among the first to slap sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko. But why such strong support? 06/10/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania's FM self-isolates after COVID contact during Macron visit Two staff members of the Frech embassy in Vilnius - who were part of President Emmanuel Macron's delegation when he visited Lithuania last week - have tested positive for COVID-19. 05/10/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Putin denounces 'pressure' on Belarus as Macron calls for mediation Vladimir Putin decried "unprecedented external pressure" on Belarus on Tuesday, as French president Emmanual Macron called for European mediation, and UK announced sanctions. 29/09/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Is Lithuania playing with fire by slapping sanctions on Belarus? “If a neighbour’s house is on fire a good neighbour will not rub his palms rejoicing, which is something our authorities do,” Lithuanian MP Naglis Puteikis told Euronews. "Sometimes, it makes sense to keep one's mouth shut." 05/09/2020
Now playing Next no comment Huge human chain in Lithuania to show support for Belarus protesters Around 50,000 people in Lithuania expressed their solidarity with those demanding democratic reforms in neighbouring Belarus. 24/08/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Thousands form human chain in Lithuania in solidarity with Belarus Tens of thousands of people joined hands forming a human chain from Vilnius to Medininkai in Lithuania, as a show of solidarity with Belarusians fighting for democracy in their country. 24/08/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania issues world's first state-backed digital collectible coin Lithuania becomes the first country to launch a digital currency backed by its central bank. 23/07/2020
Now playing Next Lithuania Lithuania follows Latvia in banning Russian broadcaster RT Lithuania and Latvia said they would ban RT over the alleged involvement of the EU-sanctioned Dmitry Kiselyov. 09/07/2020
Now playing Next Money 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Living 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Good Morning Europe 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Lithuania 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
