Lithuania Taiwan representative office was 'mistake', says Lithuanian president The move prompted China to restrict diplomatic contacts with Lithuania and stop issuing visas. 04/01/2022
China China downgrades relations with Lithuania over Taiwan 'embassy' spat Beijing had earlier expelled the Lithuanian ambassador. 21/11/2021
Lithuania In Lithuania, both anti-migrant rhetoric - and solutions - harden Hungary and other states hostile to migrants and refugees are waiting to see whether the EU will act as Lithuania flaunts European law. 01/10/2021
Lithuania Lithuania recalls ambassador to China over Taiwan office dispute Lithuania said it had recalled its ambassador to China for "consultations" after Beijing expressed anger at the EU country's decision to open a Taiwan office. 03/09/2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lithuania Lithuanian presidential rivals in 2nd round face off Two centre-right rivals square up to each other in Lithuanian Presidential elections' second round 26/05/2019
Good Morning Europe Lithuania presidential election: Nauseda and Simonyte will head to a second round Candidates Gitanas Nauseda and Ingrida Simonyte will head to a second round of the Lithuanian presidential election on May 26. 13/05/2019
Lithuania Prime minister to quit after losing in presidential election Prime Minister Skvernelis says he will step down in July after failing to reach the run-off in the country's presidential election 10/05/2019
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' 03/04/2017
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 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
Unreported Europe 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
Unreported Europe Power play: Lithuania's quest for energy independence from Russia Western Europe’s dependence on Russia as an indispensable source of energy has long been a fraught issue for the EU, complicating already tense 22/05/2015
real economy Out with the litas and in with the euro in Lithuania Real Economy visits Lithuania, to analyse the economic consequences for the last Baltic country to join the euro in January 2015 23/12/2014
Lithuania NATO calls on Russia to respect Minsk peace agreement NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called on Russia to respect the Minsk agreement and to pull back its troops. He wants Moscow to use all 21/11/2014
Unreported Europe Money talks: divided Lithuania prepares to join the euro On January 1 Lithuania will become the 19th member of the eurozone. The decision to join the single currency sparked fierce debate in the Baltic 01/08/2014
Unreported Europe Young Lithuanians changing their country “There are people who care about you. Freephone emotional support.” This is one of the small notices that can be found on many of the bridges that 05/07/2013
World President of Lithuania - next EU budget 'very, very hot' issue Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaite will chair the European Union from July 1st. As an EU Commissioner in Brussels, before becoming her 17/06/2013
