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'I'm very scared': Gun sales soar in Lithuania amid war in Ukraine

Gun buyers have been flocking to Lithuania's stores since the start of the war in Ukraine, with sales increasing up to eight times and applications for gun licences doubling.

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Hot air balloons with Ukrainian flags fly over Vilnius in series of events

Ukrainian flags flew high above Vilnius on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning as hot air balloon enthusiasts took to the skies well ahead of the start of the ballooning season to show support to the country attacked by Russia.

World News

How is Europe preparing for cyberattacks?

Contingency plans are being drawn up and scenarios tested to see how Europe could withstand any cyberattacks amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Travel News

All the countries that have closed their airspace to Russia

Most of Europe has now banned Russian airlines from its airspace and other countries around the world are now following suit.

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China suspends beef imports from Lithuania amid dispute over Taiwan

The EU has launched a case against Beijing for "discriminatory" trade practices.

Europe Decoded

Why is the EU taking China to the WTO over its Lithuania dispute?

Brussels says it went to the World Trade Organization after failing to settle the dispute with China.

World News

EU launches WTO case against China over Lithuania trade practices

Brussels is bringing a case against China before the World Trade Organization over restrictions on goods coming from Lithuania, the European Commission said.

Art

Kaunas marks the start of its programme as Capital of Culture 2022

Around 40,000 spectators attended the event, despite freezing temperatures.

Lithuania

Snow storms wreak havoc between Poland and the Baltic states

Blizzards have paralysed traffic on the main road between Poland and the Baltic States while gale force winds and snow have battered highways in Lithuania.

Lithuania

Lithuania's parliament allows letters 'x', 'w' and 'q' in ID documents

The bill, passed in a vote of 82 to 37 with three abstentions on Tuesday, will come into force if it is signed into law by President Gitanas Nausėda.

Europe Decoded

Brussels backs Lithuania in row with China over Taiwan

Vilnius and Brussels have said Beijing has stopped clearing customs for products from Lithuania.

Lithuania

Lithuanians accuse ex-Soviet leader Gorbachev of war crimes

The former Soviet leader is accused of ordering an attack on Vilnius in January 1991, which killed 14 people.

Lithuania

Lithuania opens doors of alleged former CIA secret prison

The complex is now being prepared to be put up for auction.

Lithuania

Detention centre in Lithuania opened after inmate won compensation

Lithuania has opened up a former riding club on the outskirts of its capital Vilnius to the media which was once used by the CIA as a detention facility.

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Taiwan pledges to invest €178m in Lithuania amid Chinese pressure

Lithuania angered Beijing by letting Taiwan's office in Vilnius bear the name Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei.

Lithuania

Taiwan representative office was 'mistake', says Lithuanian president

The move prompted China to restrict diplomatic contacts with Lithuania and stop issuing visas.

Lithuania

Lithuania pays migrants €1,000 to return to Iraq

The largest group of migrants who broke through the Lithuanian-Belarusian border at the height of the latest migrant crisis has been returned to Baghdad.

Lithuania

China 'blocking EU imports with Lithuanian components' over Taiwan row

Beijing has denied the claim.

Ukraine

Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine want stronger sanctions against Russia

US intelligence officials say Russia has amassed 70,000 troops near its border with Ukraine and is preparing for a possible invasion early next year. Moscow has denied any intention to attack.

Lithuania

Lithuania pulls last diplomat from China amid dispute over Taiwan

Beijing has slammed Lithuania for allowing Taiwan to open a de-facto representative office in Vilnius.