Europe - Baltic
Lithuania’s new government takes office amid controversy over antisemitism
Lithuania's new centre-left government took office on Thursday, led by Social Democrat Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas and including a party whose leader…
Lithuanian President warns threat level to Lithuania is rising
Lithuanian President says Russia’s stance on neighbouring countries remains dangerous
Lithuania ready to offer refuge to Georgian president
Lithuania is ready to offer refuge to Georgia’s pro-Western President Salome Zourabichvili if she had to flee her country, Asta Skaisgirytė, President…
Lithuania leans towards technical cause for DHL plane crash
Lithuania is leaning towards a technical cause for the crash on Monday of a DHL cargo plane as it came in to…
Lithuanian DHL plane crash could be sabotage, German foreign minister says
Authorities must “seriously” consider whether a cargo plane crash in Lithuania was an act of “hybrid” warfare, Germany’s foreign minister said. -…
UPDATED: DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport
A DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport on Monday, at about 0330 GMT, Vilnius airport and Lithuanian police spokespersons told Reuters.
Incendiary parcels sent from Lithuania as part of Russian covert operation
The incendiary devices sent from Lithuania on DHL planes in the summer were part of a Russian covert operation, the Wall Street…
Lithuania leftist opposition win election, eyes coalition
Opposition Social Democrats and partners win a majority
Social Democrat leader expects to become Lithuania’s PM after election win
Social Democrats win election; Blinkeviciute expected to become prime minister.
Lithuanian government approves 114-euro minimum wage rise
Lithuania to raise minimum wage by 114 euros, to 1,038 before tax, leading to higher disposable income.
Hot summer leads to Estonian butter shortage
Stores in Estonia face a butter shortage due to hot, dry summers, leading to low cream production and high demand.
Latvia asks Lithuania’s assistance in policing its border with Belarus
Latvia requested Lithuanian border guards for managing irregular migration.