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Lithuanian arts community protests populist culture ministry takeover

Thousands of people took to the streets of Lithuanian cities on Sunday to protest against the government's decision to hand over control of the Ministry of Culture to the populist Nemunas Dawn party.

Germany

Germany's Pistorius slams Russian drone incursions over NATO countries

Visiting Poland and the Baltics, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reiterated Western support for Ukraine and warned that Russia was becoming "an ever greater threat" to NATO.

Culture news

'Lost Shtetl': Lithuania opens museum commemorating Jewish community

Lithuania’s Jewish community was one of the most devastated by the Holocaust in all of Europe. During the Second World War, between 90 and 95% of Lithuania’s Jewish population was murdered. Now, Lithuania has opened the “Lost Shtetl” museum, recreating a Jewish town wiped out during Nazi occupation.

United Kingdom

Three people detained in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia

The arrests on Wednesday came as Lithuania announced that a Russia-backed network was behind a series of parcel explosions in Europe last year.

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Lithuania

Russia-backed network behind exploding parcels in Europe, Vilnius says

The Lithuanian authorities revealed that 6kg of explosives were discovered during police searches across the continent.

Belarus

Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump’s intervention, Nausėda says

Belarus released 52 prisoners, including 14 foreigners, who crossed into Lithuania. Lithuanian President Nausėda thanked Trump for his support.

Food and Drink

World Sushi Skills: Lithuanian chef crowned world champion in Japan

The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the support of the Japanese government.

Lithuania

'Dragon's teeth' go up on Lithuania's border with Russia's Kaliningrad

Lithuania has installed tank-stopping "dragon's teeth" concrete blocks on its border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave as a defensive measure to deter Russia's potential aggression, according to the Defence Ministry.

Lithuania

Former labour union leader Ruginienė becomes Lithuania's new premier

Ruginienė, a former head of Lithuania’s labour union confederation, joined the centre-left Social Democratic Party just before a general election last year.

Destinations

Skip Europe’s capitals for these hidden second city gems

With European capitals seeing surging visitor numbers, these overlooked second cities can be affordable, culture-rich destinations.

Lithuania

Scheme to circumvent sanctions against Russia discovered in Lithuania

According to the investigation, the water treatment equipment was received by Russian oil industry enterprises.

Business

EU urges China to drop sanctions on two Lithuanian banks

The EU has demanded Beijing revoke "unjustified" sanctions on two Lithuanian banks in a dispute also rooted in long-standing tensions over Taiwan.

Tech News

Lithuania will teach schoolchildren how to build 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.

Lithuania

Lithuania asks NATO for air defence help after Russian drone incidents

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said he had spoken with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about "the recent drone incidents".

Lithuania

Lithuania's government formally resigns after PM Paluckas steps down

Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius was appointed as acting prime minister by Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda after Paluckas' formal resignation on Monday.

Europe News

Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania

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.

Europe News

Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns over corruption investigation

Paluckas denies any wrongdoing, saying the allegations come as part of an attack from his political opponents.

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Klaipėda’s elderly residents discover bodyboarding on the Baltic coast

In Klaipėda, Lithuania, older and disabled residents are taking part in bodyboarding sessions in the Baltic Sea, as part of a new summer initiative to promote physical activity.

World News

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".

Europe News

Lithuanian leaders taken to shelters after Belarus airspace violation

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.