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Lithuania centre-right wins second round of legislative elections

The conservative Homeland Union party, which got 25 per cent of the vote in the first round, took 49 of the 141 seats in parliament.

My Europe Series

Russia’s war for influence in Lithuania is waged with TV and baseball

Despite the Baltic country's bloody history with its Russian neighbour, there remain forces within Lithuania who would like to see it move away from Europe and towards Moscow.

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Lithuania votes: Centre-right opposition edges towards win

Voters went to the polls on Sunday in the Baltic country, where the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy are dominant themes.

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How COVID-19 could save Lithuania's populists from electoral oblivion

In early 2020, the polls suggested it was game over for Lithuania's ruling party. Then the coronavirus pandemic happened.

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Lithuanian presidential rivals in 2nd round face off

Two centre-right rivals square up to each other in Lithuanian Presidential elections' second round

World

Lithuania presidential election: Nauseda and Simonyte will head to a second round

Candidates Gitanas Nauseda and Ingrida Simonyte will head to a second round of the Lithuanian presidential election on May 26.

Lithuania

Prime minister to quit after losing in presidential election

Prime Minister Skvernelis says he will step down in July after failing to reach the run-off in the country's presidential election

Lithuania

Lithuania warns Russia could attack 'with 24 hours notice'

Lithuania's intelligence service has raised the alarm in a report but its concerns have been dismissed by the Kremlin as 'Russophobia'

Lithuania

Professor finds long-lost Lithuanian declaration of independence

A Lithuanian professor claims to have found one of few remaining original copies of his country's declaration of independence in a Berlin archive.

Lithuania

Lithuanian booklet aims to prepare civilians for possible Russian invasion

A booklet with guidelines on how to be prepared for a possible Russian invasion has been published by the Lithuanian Defence Ministry.

Lithuania

Agrarian newcomers claim victory in shock Lithuanian election result

There has been a surprise result in Lithuania’s general election with political newcomers the Peasant and Green Union claiming victory.

My Europe Series

Small Lithuania's big fears of Russia

Compulsory military service is back in Lithuania, and 4,000 NATO troops are being deployed to the Baltics and Poland - all of which border Russia.

My Europe Series

Power play: Lithuania's quest for energy independence from Russia

Western Europe’s dependence on Russia as an indispensable source of energy has long been a fraught issue for the EU, complicating already tense

Real Economy

Out with the litas and in with the euro in Lithuania

Real Economy visits Lithuania, to analyse the economic consequences for the last Baltic country to join the euro in January 2015

Lithuania

NATO calls on Russia to respect Minsk peace agreement

My Europe Series

Money talks: divided Lithuania prepares to join the euro

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Young Lithuanians changing their country

World

President of Lithuania - next EU budget 'very, very hot' issue