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Kaliningrad row: 'It’s nothing to do with a blockade'

Lithuania says it will impose EU sanctions on the Russian Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad, a move strongly criticised by the Kremlin.

Russia

Anger as Lithuania bans transit of goods to Russia exclave Kaliningrad

“This decision, indeed unprecedented, is a violation of everything and then some," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

My Europe Series

Why Lithuania is polarised over Russia's war in Ukraine

"It is either white or black and you have to take one side," one expert told Euronews, referring to how the Ukraine war is dividing society in Lithuania.

Lithuania

Vilnius donates six tonnes of glass to reglaze bomb-hit Kyiv buildings

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Lithuania

Lithuania gets fundraised drone for free, from Turkish manufacturer

Lithuanians crowdfunded €5.9 million recently to buy a Bayraktar drone from Turkey to give to the Ukrainian military.

Lithuania

Lithuanians collect €5 million to buy a Bayraktar drone for Ukraine

The target of €5 million was raised in just three and a half days largely in small amounts, the Lithuanian internet broadcaster that launched the drive stated.

Destinations

Could this be Europe’s most beautiful digital nomad hub?

Digital nomads in Lithuania can take their remote office to the next level by relocating to the country’s biggest working monastery.

Culture news

The most international band you've ever seen

They might not have made it to Eurovision, but the Lithuanian-Afghan-Belarussian-Sri Lankan band 'Up Hill 7' has a message for Europe.

Russia

Pussy Riot member disguises herself as food courier to flee Russia

She then crossed the border into neighbouring Belarus and a week later was able to cross into Lithuania, after several attempts.

Lithuania

Lithuanian MPs unanimously call Russia's war in Ukraine a 'genocide'

All 128 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution, which labels Russia a terrorist state.

Art

Inside Užupis, Europe's independent art republic

The self-proclaimed Republic of Užupis is Lithuania’s artistic hub. It has its own government, constitution and currency, plus heaps of charm.

My Europe Series

'It will get worse': Euro inflation adds to Lithuania's economic woes

A refugee crisis on the border with Belarus, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequences of sanctions against its neighbours all conspire to create a sense of economic uncertainty in the small Baltic nation.

Lithuania

Lithuania's parliament approves ban on Russian military 'Z' symbol

MPs say the amendment was "absolutely necessary" to ensure the country's national security.

Ukraine

'We know this history': Polish and Baltic leaders in show of support

"We know this history. We know what Russian occupation means," said Polish President Andrzej Duda.

My Europe Series

Europe’s army of Elves fights real-world Russian disinformation

Self-organised and nonfunded, groups of volunteers from the Baltics to Central Europe took on the task of combatting the Kremlin propaganda machine. Now, the war in Ukraine has them doubling their efforts.

Europe News

How is life back home for the Lithuanians who left the UK post-Brexit?

For some, it's all smiles, but others are struggling to adapt to life back home.

Lithuania

Lithuania abandons Russian gas imports, urges EU to do the same

Lithuania's energy ministry said they had this month become fully independent of Russian natural gas imports in response to the war in Ukraine.

Lithuania

Lithuanian MPs want to outlaw Russian military Z symbol

The Z marking is used on Russian military vehicles in Ukraine. It has also become a symbol to show support for Moscow's invasion.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to eastern Europe right now?

This is what the EU's aviation safety regulator had to say about the safety of travel right now.

World News

EU member states expel 20 total Russian diplomats amid Ukraine war

Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania announced the expulsions on Friday.