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German army to base 5,000 soldiers near Lithuania-Belarus border

A new camp for the German brigade is being built in Rūdninkai, a few kilometres south of the capital Vilnius.

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Gitanas Nausėda claims victory in Lithuania's presidential run-off

Initial results indicate that Nausėda had won around three-quarters of the vote, well ahead of his rival, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė from the ruling Homeland Union party.

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Nausėda wins first round of Lithuanian presidential election

Lithuanians voted in a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fuelling greater fears about Moscow’s intentions, particularly in the strategically important Baltic region.

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Lithuanians set to vote for president under shadow of Russia anxiety

Popular incumbent, Gitanas Nausėda, is favoured to win another five-year term in a strategically important election for the Baltic region.

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Mass shooting fears as Lithuanian MPs propose automatic weapons bill

"Lithuanian culture, mentality [and] traditions... are sufficient to prevent such tragic events from happening," one Conservative lawmaker told Euronews.

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Lithuania moves to ditch controversial 'anti-gay propaganda' law

Legal and social discrimination blight the small Baltic state's LGBT+ community.

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The story of how little Lithuania took on global superpower China

What next happened caught the Baltic nation completely off guard.

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'Disloyal views': Lithuania strips Russians of residency permits

In a letter seen by Euronews, authorities have asked Russians living in the country who they think rightfully owns Crimea, and their views on the Ukraine war.

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'Far-right extremists' could police Lithuanian border under new law

New legislation will allow volunteers to use force and help make arrests on Lithuania's border, sparking fears among activists.

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Euroviews. View Q&A: Lithuania led the way in struggle for freedom from Moscow

Today, countries like the Baltic states, Ukraine, and Poland threaten the likes of Putin because their progress makes people realise that there's an alternative to the kleptocratic regime in Moscow, Saul Anuzis told Euronews.

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Milk and manure: Why are Lithuanian farmers so hacked off?

Lithuanian young farmers say they're giving up hope for the future of traditional livelihoods in the Baltic nation.

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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.

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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.

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Lithuanian MPs want to outlaw Russian military Z symbol

The Z marking is used on Russian military vehicles in Ukraine. It has also become a symbol to show support for Moscow's invasion.

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'I'm very scared': Gun sales soar in Lithuania amid war in Ukraine

Gun buyers have been flocking to Lithuania's stores since the start of the war in Ukraine, with sales increasing up to eight times and applications for gun licences doubling.

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Lithuania's parliament allows letters 'x', 'w' and 'q' in ID documents

The bill, passed in a vote of 82 to 37 with three abstentions on Tuesday, will come into force if it is signed into law by President Gitanas Nausėda.

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Taiwan representative office was 'mistake', says Lithuanian president

The move prompted China to restrict diplomatic contacts with Lithuania and stop issuing visas.

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China downgrades relations with Lithuania over Taiwan 'embassy' spat

Beijing had earlier expelled the Lithuanian ambassador.

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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.

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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.