The EU urges China to lift 'unjustified' sanctions on Lithuanian banks The European Union is urging China to revoke sanctions on two Lithuanian banks The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Lithuania joins Baltic neighbours in teaching children to build and fly drones Three training centres will be open in September to teach more than 22,000 Lithuanians, including 7,000 children, how to build and operate drones. Euronews · Aug 14, 2025
Lithuania to teach school children how to use drones to counter Russian threat Around 7,000 children are to be taught drone skills by 2028, Lithuania’s defence minister said The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
China targets 2 Lithuanian banks in response to new EU sanctions China is imposing sanctions on two Lithuanian banks in what it says is retaliation for the European Union's inclusion of two Chinese financial institutions in its latest round of sanctions against Russia The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Lithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat Government aims to teach 22,000 people, including children as young as eight, how to build and operate drones The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025
Rag'n'Bone Man cancels Lithuania gig with hours to go due to mystery illness Singer Rag'n'Bone Man is "seeking medical care" after cancelling his planned concert last night (12.08.25). BANG Premier · Aug 13, 2025
Lithuania to teach thousands, including schoolchildren, how to build and pilot drones Lithuania's government plans to open nine drone training centers to teach thousands of people, including schoolchildren, skills in flying and building drones The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Lithuania asks NATO for air defence support after Russian drone incursions Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said he had spoken with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about "the recent drone incidents". Euronews · Aug 6, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Call for Nato action after Russian drone intrudes on Lithuania Russia talking down Medvedev’s influence after nuclear threats; oligarch’s superyacht goes on sale with proceeds to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,260 The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025
Lithuania's government formally resigns after PM Gintautas Paluckas stepped down Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius was appointed as acting prime minister by Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda after Paluckas' formal resignation on Monday. Euronews · Aug 4, 2025
Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October Border controls with Germany and Lithuania, which were introduced by Poland on July 7, have been extended until October 4. They were originally in place until August 5. Euronews · Aug 3, 2025
Lithuania's PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns amid corruption probe and protests Paluckas denies any wrongdoing, saying the allegations come as part of an attack from his political opponents. Euronews · Jul 31, 2025
Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country’s capital calling for his resignation The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Nato jets scrambled as Russia launches overnight blitz on Kyiv The attack led to Poland scrambling jets to secure its airspace, with a suspected Russian drone also entering into Lithuania Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025
Euronews · Jul 28, 2025 The Baltics scored a key European victory on energy security that can inspire others Through smart policymaking, courage and collaboration, the Baltic states can serve as an inspiration to many countries around the world, the IEA executive director and the energy ministers of the three Baltic states write in an Euronews exclusive.
Euronews · Jul 26, 2025 Global Wealth Report: Where in Europe did people's net worth increase the most? In Europe, Hungary saw the biggest jump in wealth of its citizens over the past year, followed by Lithuania and Sweden. This is according to a new report by multinational investment bank UBS.
The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025 Ukraine joins other Russian neighbours in quitting landmines treaty: another deadly legacy in the making Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently signed a decree to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning the use of anti-personnel landmines. This move follows the example of Finland, Poland, Estonia and Lithuania, who all quit the treaty in recent months.
Euronews · Jul 22, 2025 Lithuania blames Russia for large rise in GPS jamming incidents Vilnius says it has identified more than ten locations in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad "from where Russia is causing this interference".
Latin Times · Jul 17, 2025 NATO Member Bombs Their Own Bunkers in Preparation For Possible Russian Siege A member of NATO is bombing their own bunkers, testing how well their defenses would hold up in the event of a Russian attack.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Welsh football team hit by lost luggage disaster after arriving for European qualifier without kit The team have now been reunited with their kit ahead of match against Lithuania team
Euronews · Jul 10, 2025 Lithuanian politicians taken to shelters after Belarus airspace violation alarm Fighter jets already airborne as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission were scrambled to respond to the incident when the object fell to the ground, approximately 1 kilometre from the border with Belarus.
Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025 Poland imposes controls on Germany, Lithuania borders to check migration Polish government says step aimed to check migrants more thoroughly amid public concerns over immigration.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2025 Poland’s border clampdown highlights EU tensions as leaders gather in London Poland has reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania, marking a significant shift in the region’s approach to free movement within the Schengen Area. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, comes amid growing concerns over illegal migration and follows similar measures introduced by Germany earlier this year. The…
International Business Times · Jul 7, 2025 Poland Starts Border Checks With Germany In Anti-migrant Clampdown Poland reimposed checks on its borders with EU neighbours Germany and Lithuania on Monday in a bid to crack down on irregular migration amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment creating political pressure in Berlin and Warsaw.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 Poland begins controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania Move after far-right protests is latest example of measures within EU that are straining passport-free Schengen zone