Lithuania

Lithuania

Pope due in Baltic states on independence anniversary

During that time they've endured occupations by both the Soviets and the Nazis, neither of which the Catholic church recognised.

21/09/2018

Lithuania

Israel's prime minister criticises EU aid to Iran

Lithuania, one of Israel's best friends in the European Union, initiated Netanyahu's invitation to Brussels for a meeting with EU foreign ministers in December

25/08/2018

Lithuania

Coming too soon? Calls to delay risqué G-spot poster are rejected

A risqué advertising campaign that compares Vilnius to the female G-spot has stirred controversy ahead of the Pope’s visit next month.

08/08/2018

Lithuania

"People with disabilities are an important part of our community"

Dana talks about her son Paulius, who has an intellectual disability. He inspired her to work with a group of people who support families like hers.

17/07/2018

Lithuania

The mother turned disability rights activist: our 7th #Europeanhero

Dana Migaliova's son has an intellectual disability. During the Soviet period he had to be hidden away. Dana wanted to give him a normal family life and, in fighting for this, Viltis was born. Her tireless work for this Lithuanian NGO makes her our 7th #Europeanhero.

16/07/2018

Lithuania

Lithuania hosts major NATO exercise

Eighteen thousand military personnel gather for the exercise. The US led Saber Strike event sees service members from Estonia, Latvia and Poland as well as Britain, France, Italy and Canada and others, practicing working together

04/06/2018

Lithuania

European court condemns Lithuania and Romania over secret CIA prisons

Both countries hosted secret CIA prisons a decade ago with the authorities fully aware detainees were held there illegally

31/05/2018

Lithuania

NATO soldiers seek to bring support, as well as defence to Lithuania

NATO soldiers attached to the Lithuanian Army's Iron Wolf Brigade seek to bring support as well as defence to Lithuania.

20/04/2018

Earth News

24 hours in Kaunas

History, architecture and gastro-food: discovering the best of Kaunas, Lithuania

07/04/2018

Lithuania

The world’s biggest drinkers meet the EU’s toughest alcohol laws

What happens when you raise the drinking age and restrict opening hours in a country renowned for its heavy consumption of alcohol?

22/02/2018

Lithuania

Lithuania's 100 years of independence

President Dalia Grybauskaite takes her chance to warn the rest of Europe about the threat of Russia's deployment of nuclear ballistic missiles.

16/02/2018

Lithuania

Vilnius is Europe's g-spot claims viral poster

“Nobody knows where it is, but when you find it, it’s amazing,” says the publicity comparing Vilnius to the female g-spot.

26/01/2018

Lithuania

Lithuania has a volunteer army fighting a war on the internet

The 'elves' see themselves on the front line of a battle against pro-Russian propaganda

28/09/2017

Lithuania

Lithuania warns Russia could attack 'with 24 hours notice'

Lithuania's intelligence service has raised the alarm in a report but its concerns have been dismissed by the Kremlin as 'Russophobia'

04/04/2017

Lithuania

Professor finds long-lost Lithuanian declaration of independence

A Lithuanian professor claims to have found one of few remaining original copies of his country's declaration of independence in a Berlin archive.

30/03/2017

Lithuania

Lithuania emphasises NATO strength in the Baltics

Lithuania says the build-up of NATO troops near its border with Russia sends a clear message about the alliance's power in the Baltics.

07/02/2017

Lithuania

Lithuania defends itself over M14 rifles sale

Lithuania has blamed “miscommunication” for the illegal sale of valuable M14 rifles donated by the US to its army in 1999.

17/11/2016

Lithuania

Lithuanian booklet aims to prepare civilians for possible Russian invasion

A booklet with guidelines on how to be prepared for a possible Russian invasion has been published by the Lithuanian Defence Ministry.

31/10/2016

Lithuania

Agrarian newcomers claim victory in shock Lithuanian election result

There has been a surprise result in Lithuania’s general election with political newcomers the Peasant and Green Union claiming victory.

24/10/2016

Lithuania

Lithuania holds second round parliamentary vote

Voting is underway in Lithuania in run off elections for a new parliament.

23/10/2016

Lithuania

Lithuanians vote in parliamentary elections dominated by scandals

The ruling Social-Democrats are fighting for survival after the election campaign was dominated by scandals and pledges to raising living standards.

09/10/2016

Lithuania

Lithuania creates fake town to help prepare for a military invasion

A new town has sprung up in Lithuania.

31/08/2016

Lithuania

Soviet-era Zaporozhets have a loyal fanbase in Lithuania

Andrius Cikotas from Lithuania collects Soviet-era Zaporozhets people’s cars.

09/08/2016

My Europe Series

Small Lithuania's big fears of Russia

Compulsory military service is back in Lithuania, and 4,000 NATO troops are being deployed to the Baltics and Poland - all of which border Russia.

08/07/2016

Lithuania

Crimean Tartar event hit by cyber attack in Lithuania

Lithuania’s parliamentary website came under cyber attack on Monday just as a special session of the World Congress of Crimean Tartars was meeting to

12/04/2016

Lithuania

Protest over milk prices in Lithuania

Low milk prices in Lithuania have triggered a colourful procession by producers, complete with a cow’s skeleton. Thousands of demonstrators turned

31/03/2016