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Party Whose Leader Is Known for Antisemitism Joins Lithuanian Government

Lithuania's coalition government with an antisemitic party raises concerns among NATO allies and Western embassies.

Social Democrats win Lithuania's election, overcoming center-right government

Lithuania's center-left opposition won the presidential election, ending the four-year rule of the center-right coalition.

Party Whose Leader Is Known for Antisemitism Joins Lithuanian Government

Lithuania's coalition government with an antisemitic party raises concerns among NATO allies and Western embassies.

Social Democrats win Lithuania's election, overcoming center-right government

Lithuania's center-left opposition won the presidential election, ending the four-year rule of the center-right coalition.
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#social-democrats

Lithuania's Social Democrats confident after parliamentary elections

Lithuania's change in government is unlikely to impact its foreign policy, with continued support for Ukraine and defense spending.

Lithuania: Opposition Social Democrats win election DW 10/27/2024

Lithuania's Social Democratic Party wins parliamentary elections, signaling a desire for political change amid economic and geopolitical challenges.

Lithuania's Social Democrats confident after parliamentary elections

Lithuania's change in government is unlikely to impact its foreign policy, with continued support for Ukraine and defense spending.

Lithuania: Opposition Social Democrats win election DW 10/27/2024

Lithuania's Social Democratic Party wins parliamentary elections, signaling a desire for political change amid economic and geopolitical challenges.
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Team Lithuania Triumph at 7th Olive Picking Championship

Lithuania won the World Olive Picking Championship amidst competition from 13 teams, showcasing skills in olive harvesting despite not having olive groves.
#military-aid

Ukraine updates: Ukrainian drones attack oil depot in Rostov DW 08/28/2024

Ukraine continues to receive substantial military support from allies, with Lithuania's commitment being particularly significant in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Lithuania says it intercepted military supplies on their way to Russia, and sent them to Ukraine instead

Lithuania intercepted military supplies from Kaliningrad meant for the Russian army and redirected them to Ukraine, highlighting its support for Ukraine.

Ukraine updates: Ukrainian drones attack oil depot in Rostov DW 08/28/2024

Ukraine continues to receive substantial military support from allies, with Lithuania's commitment being particularly significant in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Lithuania says it intercepted military supplies on their way to Russia, and sent them to Ukraine instead

Lithuania intercepted military supplies from Kaliningrad meant for the Russian army and redirected them to Ukraine, highlighting its support for Ukraine.
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How Nord VPN has become Lithuania's tech darling

Nord Security grew from a small Lithuanian company to a leader in cybersecurity by addressing the increasing demand for online privacy.

A Secret Diary of Mass Murder

Kazimierz Sakowicz's diary provides a firsthand account of the atrocities committed in Ponar, documenting the tragic history of the Holocaust in Lithuania.
#startups

How Europe's biggest tech campus is growing out of a Soviet-era sock factory

Lithuania's startup scene is rapidly expanding, transforming Vilnius into a key European tech hub with over 900 startups and significant growth.

Lithuanian startup Eany.io secures 2M - Silicon Canals

Eany.io, a B2B startup in Lithuania, secured €2M to expand its platform for trading electronics, DIY, and household goods across Europe.

How Europe's biggest tech campus is growing out of a Soviet-era sock factory

Lithuania's startup scene is rapidly expanding, transforming Vilnius into a key European tech hub with over 900 startups and significant growth.

Lithuanian startup Eany.io secures 2M - Silicon Canals

Eany.io, a B2B startup in Lithuania, secured €2M to expand its platform for trading electronics, DIY, and household goods across Europe.
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#youth

Lithuania is the world's happiest place for under 30s, but it's also Europe's suicide capital

Lithuania ranks as the happiest country for those under 30, yet it grapples with the highest suicide rates in Europe, mainly among older generations.

I live in Lithuania, supposedly the world's happiest place for Gen Z. Here's why I'm not convinced.

Lithuania's ranking as a happy place for youth contrasts starkly with personal experiences of mental health struggles and high suicide rates.

Lithuania is the world's happiest place for under 30s, but it's also Europe's suicide capital

Lithuania ranks as the happiest country for those under 30, yet it grapples with the highest suicide rates in Europe, mainly among older generations.

I live in Lithuania, supposedly the world's happiest place for Gen Z. Here's why I'm not convinced.

Lithuania's ranking as a happy place for youth contrasts starkly with personal experiences of mental health struggles and high suicide rates.
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#architecture

PUPA revitalizes historic red-brick manor in lithuania as contemporary art center

Art center revitalizes heritage site in Panevėžys, Lithuania, blending history with contemporary design and creativity.

Pavilion Atlas / Praktika

The 'Atlas' pavilion creatively connects history with the public space, enhancing visitor experience and engagement.

PUPA revitalizes historic red-brick manor in lithuania as contemporary art center

Art center revitalizes heritage site in Panevėžys, Lithuania, blending history with contemporary design and creativity.

Pavilion Atlas / Praktika

The 'Atlas' pavilion creatively connects history with the public space, enhancing visitor experience and engagement.
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Vilnius-based Airvolve secures 825K to develop heavy-lift aircraft with operating costs 10X lower than a conventional helicopter - Silicon Canals

Airvolve secured €825K investment for developing a revolutionary heavy-lift aircraft with significantly lower operating costs.
#ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russian missile strike hits Kharkiv hotel; US Republican hopefuls split over aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy continues his tour of Baltic states, meeting with leaders in Estonia after his visit to Lithuania.
Zelenskiy warns that Western hesitation on aid to Ukraine will help Putin and expresses desire for action on Ukraine's NATO membership at this year's summit.

Some Western aid promised to Ukraine in 2023 won't actually arrive until 2027, NATO-state minister says

Western aid to Ukraine is arriving too slowly, often years later than promised, risking the effectiveness of support in the ongoing conflict.

'A fight for your way of life': Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformation

First nation to declare independence as Soviet Union collapsed - Lithuania's example for states under Kremlin's influence.
Lithuania fights against Russian disinformation campaigns and pressure on Ukraine's supporters.

Ukrainian men abroad: share your views on Poland and Lithuania's statements on conscription

Poland and Lithuania assist Ukrainian men abroad with military draft repatriation.

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russian missile strike hits Kharkiv hotel; US Republican hopefuls split over aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy continues his tour of Baltic states, meeting with leaders in Estonia after his visit to Lithuania.
Zelenskiy warns that Western hesitation on aid to Ukraine will help Putin and expresses desire for action on Ukraine's NATO membership at this year's summit.

Some Western aid promised to Ukraine in 2023 won't actually arrive until 2027, NATO-state minister says

Western aid to Ukraine is arriving too slowly, often years later than promised, risking the effectiveness of support in the ongoing conflict.

'A fight for your way of life': Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformation

First nation to declare independence as Soviet Union collapsed - Lithuania's example for states under Kremlin's influence.
Lithuania fights against Russian disinformation campaigns and pressure on Ukraine's supporters.

Ukrainian men abroad: share your views on Poland and Lithuania's statements on conscription

Poland and Lithuania assist Ukrainian men abroad with military draft repatriation.
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#nato

Lithuania begins construction of German military base DW 08/19/2024

Germany's deployment of troops in Lithuania marks its first permanent foreign military presence since World War II, responding to regional security threats.

Lithuania begins construction of Germany's military base DW 08/19/2024

Germany is establishing its first permanent foreign military base since WWII in Lithuania due to escalating threats from Russia.

Lithuanians vote in a presidential election as anxieties rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine

Lithuanians vote in presidential election amid fears of Russian intentions in the Baltic region. Incumbent Nauseda favored, but runoff possible due to multiple candidates.

Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine

Lithuania is holding a presidential election with incumbent Gitanas Nauseda favored to win, highlighting concerns about Russian gains in Ukraine and Lithuania's strategic importance in the region.

Lithuania warns against 'self-imposed red lines' on Russia DW 03/14/2024

Urging for a united deterrence against Russia's actions
Emphasizing the necessity for credible defense preparedness along the NATO-Russian border.

German troops arrive in Lithuania, their first long-term foreign deployment since World War II

Germany deploys troops in Lithuania, marking a historic event as the first time since World War II forces are based outside Germany long-term.
Lithuania prepares military bases for a German brigade to be permanently stationed, enhancing defense and deterrence against potential eastern adversaries.

Lithuania begins construction of German military base DW 08/19/2024

Germany's deployment of troops in Lithuania marks its first permanent foreign military presence since World War II, responding to regional security threats.

Lithuania begins construction of Germany's military base DW 08/19/2024

Germany is establishing its first permanent foreign military base since WWII in Lithuania due to escalating threats from Russia.

Lithuanians vote in a presidential election as anxieties rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine

Lithuanians vote in presidential election amid fears of Russian intentions in the Baltic region. Incumbent Nauseda favored, but runoff possible due to multiple candidates.

Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine

Lithuania is holding a presidential election with incumbent Gitanas Nauseda favored to win, highlighting concerns about Russian gains in Ukraine and Lithuania's strategic importance in the region.

Lithuania warns against 'self-imposed red lines' on Russia DW 03/14/2024

Urging for a united deterrence against Russia's actions
Emphasizing the necessity for credible defense preparedness along the NATO-Russian border.

German troops arrive in Lithuania, their first long-term foreign deployment since World War II

Germany deploys troops in Lithuania, marking a historic event as the first time since World War II forces are based outside Germany long-term.
Lithuania prepares military bases for a German brigade to be permanently stationed, enhancing defense and deterrence against potential eastern adversaries.
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Summer League Review: Rokas Jokubaitis

The return of Lithuanian Euro-stash Rokas Jokubaitis to the Knicks for summer league was a significant storyline.

Lithuanians vote in presidential election amid security fears in Baltic region

Gitanas Nauseda leads Lithuania's presidential election with a focus on security concerns and potential Russian aggression.

Eurovision's Silvester Belt on becoming Lithuania's first LGBTQ+ entrant

Silvester Belt is the first LGBTQ+ artist representing Lithuania at Eurovision, highlighting the lack of LGBTQ+ representation in the country's music industry.

A snapshot of Lithuania's life-sciences landscape

Lithuania aims to enhance research in life sciences and biotechnology by retaining local talent, attracting international researchers, and promoting collaboration over competition.
#russia

Putin's Drive to Rewrite History Snares a Retired Lithuanian Judge

Russian authorities are targeting a retired judge in Lithuania for handing down guilty verdicts against former Soviet officers involved in a crackdown on pro-independence protesters in 1991.
Vladimir Putin's view is that the collapse of the Soviet Union was an unjust disintegration of historical Russia, and he aims to reframe the narrative to portray Russians as innocent victims.

Leonid Volkov: 2 held in Poland over attack on Navalny aide DW 04/19/2024

Two suspects arrested in Poland for attacking Russian opposition leader's aide in Lithuania.

Polish and Lithuanian leaders oversee military drills along border

The Suwalki Gap is a strategic area at the Poland-Lithuania border and a potential flashpoint between Russia and NATO.

Putin's Drive to Rewrite History Snares a Retired Lithuanian Judge

Russian authorities are targeting a retired judge in Lithuania for handing down guilty verdicts against former Soviet officers involved in a crackdown on pro-independence protesters in 1991.
Vladimir Putin's view is that the collapse of the Soviet Union was an unjust disintegration of historical Russia, and he aims to reframe the narrative to portray Russians as innocent victims.

Leonid Volkov: 2 held in Poland over attack on Navalny aide DW 04/19/2024

Two suspects arrested in Poland for attacking Russian opposition leader's aide in Lithuania.

Polish and Lithuanian leaders oversee military drills along border

The Suwalki Gap is a strategic area at the Poland-Lithuania border and a potential flashpoint between Russia and NATO.
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#entrepreneurship

These 8 startups secured the largest Lithuanian funding rounds in Q1 2024; some are now hiring

Lithuania's startup scene is experiencing significant growth and resilience in venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Top funding rounds in Q1 2024 showcase promising future for Lithuanian startups.

Why Lithuania is a hidden gem of Europe's startup ecosystem

Lithuania's high quality of life, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and collaborative mentality have led to a 'reverse brain drain' and significant growth in tech startups.

These 8 startups secured the largest Lithuanian funding rounds in Q1 2024; some are now hiring

Lithuania's startup scene is experiencing significant growth and resilience in venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Top funding rounds in Q1 2024 showcase promising future for Lithuanian startups.

Why Lithuania is a hidden gem of Europe's startup ecosystem

Lithuania's high quality of life, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and collaborative mentality have led to a 'reverse brain drain' and significant growth in tech startups.
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Lithuania rejects claim it launched drone attack against Belarus

Belarus accused Lithuania of attempted drone strikes, Lithuania's officials dismissed it as false.

A C.I.A. Black Site Remains a Touchy Subject for Lithuania

A secret C.I.A. detention and torture center was operated in a remote Lithuanian village after 9/11 attacks.
The European Court of Human Rights confirmed the existence of the detention facility known as Site Violet in Lithuania.

For Lithuania, Unease Over a Growing Russian-Speaking Diaspora

Vilnius emerges as a center for Russian political opposition, supporting dissidents against Putin's regime.
Exiled Russian journalists, activists, and musicians have found refuge in Vilnius, reshaping the city's cultural landscape.

Lithuania's SDPI releases 2023 activity report

46% complaints for access to personal data
33% complaints for erasing personal data

Lithuania blames Putin for Vilnius hammer attack on Navalny aide

Lithuania blames Moscow for hammer attack on Navalny aide
Volkov vows to continue fighting Putin despite the attack

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked near home in Lithuania DW 03/13/2024

Lithuanian police investigating attack on Leonid Volkov in Vilnius.
Volkov describes the attack as a 'characteristic bandit hello' from Putin's henchmen.
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