13

Oct

Lithuania’s centre-right Opposition takes lead in national election

Lithuania's main centre-right opposition party led the first round of a parliamentary vote, election commission data showed on Monday, as high unemployment and rising debt hurt the ruling coalition. The…

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12

Oct

Lithuanian opposition Homeland Union says on track to win election

Lithuania's main opposition party, the centre-right Homeland Union, appeared likely to win Sunday's first round of a national election, in what is seen as a backlash to Prime Minister Saulius…

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11

Oct

Lithuanians vote in first round of elections

Lithuanians headed to the polls on Sunday for the first round of parliamentary elections, with the ruling four-party centre-left coalition in a tight race with opposition conservatives.  DW reports that…

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08

Oct

Lithuania blocks millions of euros of EU funding to Belarus

Lithuania has blocked 5.8 million euros ($6.83 million) in payments to Belarus for an EU-funded cross-border development programme, fearing the money could be misused, the Lithuanian government revealed. The European…

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05

Oct

Lithuanian foreign minister self-isolating after French visit

Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Linas Linkevicius will self-isolate for a week after contact with members of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron's delegation who later tested positive for the coronavirus. The…

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06

Sep

Lithuania says EU’s inaction over Belarus undermines foreign policy credibility

The European Union’s lack of action over Belarus is undermining the credibility of its foreign policy, Lithuanian foreign affairs minister Linas Linkevicius told the Financial Times newspaper in an interview…

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04

Sep

Lithuania wants EU leaders to discuss Navalny poisoning at next summit

Lithuania will ask European Union leaders to discuss the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in Russia at their next summit, President Gitanas Nauseda (photo) told reporters on Thursday. Navalny,…

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04

Sep

U.S. troops to start extended exercises in Lithuania amid tensions over Belarus

U.S. troops and tanks will arrive in Lithuania on Friday for a two-month deployment near the Belarus border, but the government said the move was not a message to its…

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30

Aug

Europol breaks circle of human trafficking for drug dealing

Law enforcement and judicial authorities have made 18 arrests during a massive coordinated operation to smash an organised crime group suspected of trafficking victims from Lithuania to Ireland and the…

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24

Aug

Lithuanians stand in vast chain of support for Belarus opposition

Lithuanians stood in a 35,000-strong human chain stretching 34 km (21 miles) from central Vilnius to the Belarus border on Sunday to show support for protesters in Belarus and opposition…

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10

Aug

Lithuania adds Poland, Netherlands, Iceland to travel blacklist

Lithuania on Monday introduced a mandatory 14-day self-isolation requirement for Lithuanian nationals and residents returning from Poland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Cyprus and Turkey, the Health Ministry announced over the weekend.…

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23

Jul

Baltic countries, US reaffirm opposition to Russia’s attempts to rewrite history

On the 80th anniversary of the Welles Declaration, the foreign ministers of the United States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania issued a joint statement reaffirming their opposition to Russia's attempts to…

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19

Jul

Increased US military presence in Poland serves security interest of all region – Lithuanian President

The possible deployment of more US troops to Poland will serve the security interests of the entire region, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said. "That possible reassignment of troops will have…

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13

Jul

Photo Story: The Flower Festival Midsummer Night’s Dream 2020 in Lithuania

Scenes from the Flower Festival Midsummer Night's Dream 2020 in Pokroja, Lithuania. In the festival, visitors can enjoy scenes from Shakespeare's play Midsummer Night's Dream made up of elaborate flower…

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13

Jul

Lithuania bans arrivals from Bulgaria and Romania

Lithuania has banned arrivals from Bulgaria and Romania in its updated ‘safe travel’ list, the Lithuanian Health Ministry announced. The two countries were previously added to a travel blacklist of…

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09

Jul

Lithuania bans Russian broadcaster RT over ties with Kremlin

Lithuania took Russian broadcaster RT off-air on Wednesday, citing the channel’s ties to EU-sanctioned Russian media executive Dmitry Kiselyov. The move follows a similar ban on RT in Latvia last…

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22

Jun

Lithuania mints ‘coin of hope’ to remember year of pandemic

Lithuania began minting a collector's coin, dubbed a "coin of hope", to mark the year of the new coronavirus and pay tribute to doctors, nurses and others who helped the…

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14

Jun

Lithuania hands out iodine pills ahead of opening of nuclear plant in Belarus

Potassium iodide pills, to be distributed to residents in case of a nuclear accident, have been handed over to the municipalities of Vilnius and Svencionys, Lithuania's south eastern regions bordering…

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08

Jun

20 new cases confirmed in Lithuania over weekend

Eleven new Covid-19 cases were reported in Lithuania on Saturday and nine more on Sunday. The country's total coronavirus infection count currently stands at 1,714. However, only 306 of them…

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03

Jun

Photo Story: RAF Typhoons scrambled in Lithuania to intercept Russian aircraft

A handout picture provided by the British Royal Air Force shows a Russian Coot A aircraft (top) being intercepted by RAF Typhoons from Siauliai Air Base, over Lithuania, 02 June…

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03

Jun

Lithuania allows people from 24 countries to enter without self-isolation, Malta not included

LRT televizija reports that the Lithuanian Health Ministry has published a list of EU and European Economic Area countries, where in addition to the Baltic travel «bubble» countries of Latvia…

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17

May

Photo Story: The reopening of borders between Baltic neighbouring countries

A Lithuanian state border guard measures the temperature of a driver at the Salociai-Grenctale border checkpoint, Lithuania. Lithuania has maintained some restrictions for the citizens of the Baltic states that…

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15

May

Baltic countries open Europe’s first pandemic ‘travel bubble’

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia opened their borders to each other at the stroke of midnight, creating the first “travel bubble” within the European Union in a bid to jump-start economies…

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11

May

Baltic states to create “travel bubble” as pandemic curbs eased

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia will open their borders to each other’s citizens from May 15, creating a Baltic "travel bubble" within the European Union amid an easing of pandemic restrictions, their prime…

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06

May

Photo Story: Drive-in cinema at Vilnius airport

A general view of a drive-in cinema at Vilnius airport, Lithuania. Films in this cinema are displayed on a screen which is the height of a five-story building. Until now,…

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05

May

Vibrant Old Town Cafes in Lithuania allowed to expand Seating Into Streets and Plazas as lockdown measures ease off

All public spaces in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius have been designated as open air cafés to support its vibrant café and restaurant culture through the coronavirus pandemic. This will…

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24

Apr

Photo Story: Coronavirus situation in Lithuania

Lithuanian policemen guard a checkpoint on a road to the closed city of Nemencine, Vilnius region, Lithuania, 23 April 2020, amid the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Only residents of Nemencine…

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25

Dec

An alternative Christmas in Vilnius, Lithuania

People attend a lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree at the Alternative Christmas Yard in the former Lukiskes prison yard in Vilnius, Lithuania, that was held a few days ago.…

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17

Dec

Malta, one of nine EU countries push back France’s drive to change EU enlargement process

Malta together with  Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia have backed a counter-proposal to France's push aimed at changing the process for taking in new members, arguing…

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15

Dec

An unusual Christmas Tree at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania

Photos of a  Christmas tree decorated by using items confiscated from passengers at Vilnius Airport, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Vilnius Airport staff decided to make a special Christmas tree decorated with…

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01

Dec

Photo Story: Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Vilnius

Photos from the annual lighting of the Vilnius Christmas tree at the Cathedral Square, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The annual lighting of the Vilnius' Christmas tree was held on Saturday evening,…

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14

Nov

15 arrested in joint police operation against human trafficking gang in Lithuania and Spain

The Lithuanian Police and the Spanish National Police supported by Europol and Eurojust, have dismantled a large organised crime group involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation. ​The criminal group,…

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06

Sep

EU court to impose emergency call tracking

The European Union's top court ruled on Thursday that mobile phone operators must hand over data and enable the localization of calls made to the international emergency number 112. Police,…

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11

Aug

13 arrested in Lithuania in €1 million car parts theft ring

An organised crime network originating from Lithuania and specialised in the theft of car parts has been dismantled this week by the German Police of Heilbronn, together with the support…

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21

Jul

On this day…

  365 Crete Earthquake followed by tsunami around the Eastern Mediterranean allegedly destroys Alexandria 1542 Pope Paul III begins inquisition against Protestants (Sactum Officium) 1831 Belgium gains independence from Netherlands,…

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27

Jun

Seven countries stop their participation in Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe following return of Russia legislators

Delegations of Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe decided to cut short their participation in the summer session following…

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26

May

Europe Votes: Lithuania, the projections

This is a summary of Politico’s projections of the voting today in Lithuania: Lithuania– The Projections If turnout of 47.35% is maintained in this vote, Politico predicts TS-LKD will beat…

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13

May

Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and News Review

Good morning Your morning briefing brings you a review of the latest news headlines from Malta, Europe and around the world. For more details click on the headlines.    …

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13

May

Lithuanian PM Skvernelis to step down

Lithuanian PM Saulius Skvernelis announced he will be steping down after failing to qualify for the second round in the country's presidential election. Skvernelis, who was one of the expected…

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20

Feb

8 judges, among 26 arrested in corruption crackdown in Lithuania

Lithuania arrested 26 people Wednesday, including eight top judges and five lawyers, in an anti-corruption crackdown that Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said called time on the "untouchables." Prosecutor General Edvinas…

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15

Feb

European Commissioner Andriukatis announced candidacy to become Lithuania’s president

European Health and Food Safety Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis Friday announced his candidacy to become Lithuania’s president. Andriukaitis will take unpaid leave from the European Commission ahead of the May 12…

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08

Feb

Lithuania witnessing a flood of fintech companies fleeing UK because of Brexit

About 100 financial companies and start-ups from Britain and elsewhere are applying for a licence in burgeoning fintech hub Lithuania to ensure they have access to the European Union after…

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26

Jan

Lithuania steps up measure to prevent money-laundering after recent scandals

Lithuania has taken extra measures to prevent money-laundering after bank scandals in Latvia and Estonia which have harmed its reputation, its central bank Governor Vitas Vasiliauskas said. The euro-zone member…

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02

Oct

Danish ferry powerless in Baltic after engine broke down

A Danish ferry operator said 294 passengers were stranded after the engine broke down on one of its ships in the Baltic Sea.The Lithuanian-flagged ferry owning company said that no…

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23

Sep

Pope Francis appeals against the growing anti-semitism

In his “Angelus” message at the end of the Mass at Santakos Park in Kaunas, Pope Francis urged  Lithuanians to fight the ungodly temptation of dominating others with the antidote…

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22

Sep

Pope Francis starts Baltic visit

Pope Francis kicks off a Baltic tour in Catholic Lithuania on Saturday where he will honour victims of the region's Nazi and Soviet occupations as the Church reels from fresh…

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15

Sep

Election Days in Lithuania set

Lithuania will elect municipal councils on March 3, 2019, its next president on May 12 and members of the European Parliament on May 26. Viktoras Pranckietis, the speaker of the…

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07

Sep

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, This is the Morning Briefing for Friday, with the latest news to start informed, the Maltese papers review to get an overview of what the headlines are, and…

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06

Sep

Lithuanian Prime Minister pays tribute to the late Polish President Lech Kaczynski

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis on Wednesday arrived in Poland to take part in the Krynica Economic Forum. On his way to Krynica, in southern Poland, Skvernelis made a stop in Krakow…

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13

Aug

EU to crack down on ‘citizenship by investment’ schemes

The Financial Times reports that Brussels is preparing to crack down on EU governments,  that award citizenships to rich people from outside the bloc, as concerns mount about so-called dirty money…

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06

Jun

Russia accused of literally toying with ex-Soviet neighbour

Distressed Lithuanian shoppers are asking questions about a game that surfaced in the market. The board game includes four military figurines and a peculiar cat that children are meant to…

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31

May

European Court of Human Rights concludes that Lithuania and Romania violated the European ban on torture

The European Court of Human Rights said on Thursday it had concluded that Lithuania and Romania hosted a CIA detention centres and allowed for Tortures. Lithuania hosted this prison from…

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