Lithuania

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

My Europe Series

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

My Europe Series

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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