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Lithuania launches major campaign to boost emergency preparedness

According to the Lithuanian Interior Minister, civil safety has been neglected while threats to the country have increased.

11/01/2023

Lithuania

Lost legs and dashed dreams: Europe's forgotten migrant crisis worsens

At least three migrants have had their legs amputated in recent months after trying to cross the Lithuanian-Belarus border.

22/12/2022

Lithuania

Lithuanians turn used car parts into stoves to help warm Ukrainians

It comes amid frequent energy blackouts in Ukraine as Russian forces target the country's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

15/12/2022

Lithuania

Third migrant loses leg to frostbite at Lithuanian border: Reports

Earlier in November, two young Sri Lankan men had to have their legs amputated due to frostbite.

10/12/2022

Lithuania

Row breaks out as Vilnius tears down Stalin-era WW2 memorial

Critics of the move say it will hand Putin a propaganda victory. Local authorities describe the monument as a painful reminder of the Soviet occupation.

02/12/2022

Lithuania

Barefoot migrants pushed by Belarus across Lithuanian border: Minister

This follows reports that a Sri Lankan man lost his leg to frostbite after being pushed across the snowy Lithuanian border barefoot.

24/11/2022

Destinations

Is Lithuania a good place for digital nomads?

Lithuania is making a name for itself as a tempting destination for digital nomads. Here’s why.

11/11/2022

Culture news

Why are these Lithuanians raving for democracy?

The Vilnius-based music collective fighting back against the creeping forces of totalitarianism.

28/10/2022

Lithuania

Lithuania wants German troops 'for marriage, not one night stand'

Some 3,000 German soldiers have been assigned to protect Lithuania but for the time being they'll remain in Germany.

14/10/2022

Smart Regions

Plastic pollution: dangerous bacteria on Latvian and Lithuanian coast

In partnership with the European Commission

Scientists mapping plastic pollution on the Latvian and Lithuanian coastline have discovered high levels of dangerous bacteria, called vibrio. A project largely funded by the European Cohesion Policy, called, ESMIC, has found 736 pieces of litter on 100 metres of beach.

10/10/2022

Lithuania

Lithuania to review all Russian-language school textbooks

A controversial school book that glorified Moscow has now been withdrawn from circulation.

16/09/2022

Smart Regions

The project harnessing the power of sport to change children's lives

In partnership with the European Commission

Risk-Free is a sporting initiative aimed at socially disadvantaged children. In Latvia and Lithuania an EU project hopes to improve children's mental and physical well-being by providing access to sport.

12/09/2022

Lithuania

Opposing EU visa ban on Russians 'is shortsighted'

Five EU countries have said they are prepared to introduce tougher visa restrictions on Russian citizens if no EU-wide ban is agreed

02/09/2022

Travel News

This popular Lithuanian park has banned Russian citizens

Pakruojis Mansion, the largest and most popular mansion in the north of Lithuania, has brought in a ban on Russian citizens.

22/08/2022

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Giraffes in a Catalan theatre surprise people in Lithuania

Two giraffes and their youngsters strolled through the streets of Kaunas, bringing smiles to the faces of the crowds in Lithuania's second city.

04/08/2022

Europe News

EU allows transit of some sanctioned Russian goods to Kaliningrad

Only a certain volume of sanctioned Russian goods, intended for civilian use only, will be allowed through the EU and into Kaliningrad.

13/07/2022

Lithuania

Lithuania displays 'crowdfunded' military drone it's giving to Ukraine

Lithuanians raised €5.9 million over three days to buy the drone for Ukraine, but the manufacturer later donated it.

07/07/2022

Lithuania

Lithuania hit by cyberattacks amid Kaliningrad feud with Russia

The pro-Kremlin group “Killnet” has claimed responsibility for the attack.

27/06/2022

Lithuania

Detained migrants subjected to beatings, abuse and racism, claims NGO

Amnesty International says migrants have been abused and denied rights in Lithuanian detention centres. The government says the report is one-sided and cites pressure from "massive illegal border crossings" from Belarus.

27/06/2022

Europe News

Watch: Why Russia is threatening Lithuania over Kaliningrad

The exclave, sandwiched between Lithuania and Poland, is of strategic importance for Russia, which acquired the territory after WWII.

23/06/2022

My Europe Series

Why Lithuania is polarised over Russia's war in Ukraine

"It is either white or black and you have to take one side," one expert told Euronews, referring to how the Ukraine war is dividing society in Lithuania.

14/06/2022

Lithuania

Vilnius donates six tonnes of glass to reglaze bomb-hit Kyiv buildings

A glass act?

07/06/2022

Lithuania

Lithuania gets fundraised drone for free, from Turkish manufacturer

Lithuanians crowdfunded €5.9 million recently to buy a Bayraktar drone from Turkey to give to the Ukrainian military.

02/06/2022

Lithuania

Lithuanians collect €5 million to buy a Bayraktar drone for Ukraine

The target of €5 million was raised in just three and a half days largely in small amounts, the Lithuanian internet broadcaster that launched the drive stated.

28/05/2022

Destinations

Could this be Europe’s most beautiful digital nomad hub?

Digital nomads in Lithuania can take their remote office to the next level by relocating to the country’s biggest working monastery.

25/05/2022

Lithuania

Lithuanian MPs unanimously call Russia's war in Ukraine a 'genocide'

All 128 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution, which labels Russia a terrorist state.

10/05/2022