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Lithuania's Social Democrats confident after parliamentary elections

The change in government is not expected to lead to a major change in the country's foreign policy, as the Social Democrats are broadly supportive to continue aiding Ukraine and keeping the defense spending above 3 per cent of GDP.

Europe News

Grybauskaitė: If West concedes, Putin gains space for new aggression

In an interview with Euronews, former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said that Russia remains a constant threat to Europe under Vladimir Putin and called for greater investment in the defence industry.

The Europe Conversation

Ukraine must be allowed into NATO, Lithuanian defence minister says

Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas told Euronews' The Europe Conversation that Ukraine's path to NATO membership should not be in doubt.

Europe News

Lithuanian Defence Minister says Ukraine should be in NATO

Lithuania's Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas told Euronews that letting Ukraine into NATO is the only way to prevent Russian aggression, as Ukraine's Western allies are hesitant about allowing the war-torn country in the alliance.

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Europe News

Social Democrats seek out coalition after winning Lithuania's election

On the campaign trail, the Social Democrats pledged to tackle rising inequality by hiking taxes on wealthier Lithuanians to pump more money into sectors like healthcare.

Europe News

Lithuanians head to the polls for parliamentary election

Migration challenges and economic gains shape Lithuanian voters' concerns.

Europe News

Lithuania pleas for EU funds as it bears brunt of Russia’s war

Brussels shouldn’t forget its border regions as it revamps its trillion-euro budget, the finance ministry's Mindaugas Liutvinskas told Euronews – as he urges EU counterparts to seize Russian assets and issue eurobonds.

Europe News

Tsikhanouskaya praises Lithuania's bid to prosecute Lukashenko at ICC

Belarusian president and other officials are accused of crimes against humanity, including the mass forced deportations of refugees.

World News

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland want EU funds to beef up borders

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland will seek EU funding to build a network of bunkers, barriers, distribution lines and military warehouses along their borders with Russia and Belarus, Estonia said.

Travel News

This delayed Baltic rail project could be completed by 2030

Officials say the troubled and delayed Rail Baltica project is still set for completion by the end of the decade.

Europe News

EU countries raise concerns again over Hungary's easing of visa scheme

Hungary’s National Card immigration scheme has now been relaxed to include nationals from Russia and Belarus.

Culture news

650 KM of Freedom: Vilnius marks 35 years since the Baltic Way

Celebrating the anniversary of the peaceful – yet powerful – political demonstration, Friday’s special commemorative concert in Vilnius will feature over 200 performers from across the Baltics.

Europe News

Lithuania unveils equipment park as part of Baltic Defence Line

The Lithuanian defence line will form a part of the system of fortifications agreed by Baltic defence ministers in January in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

One person dead as heavy storms hit Baltic states

In Lithuania and Latvia, authorities have warned people to travel only in urgent situations.

Lithuania

One person dies as Latvia and Lithuania hit by powerful storm

Authorities have warned citizens to only travel in emergencies due to the extreme conditions.

Tech News

Fashion app Vinted to appeal hefty privacy fine

Lithuania's biggest online platform operates across 16 markets in Europe, the US and Canada.

Lithuania

Poland and Lithuania call for EU and NATO help for border defence

The latest remarks on border protection come in the face of the threat posed by Russia's war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Gitanas Nausėda claims victory in Lithuania's presidential run-off

Initial results indicate that Nausėda had won around three-quarters of the vote, well ahead of his rival, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė from the ruling Homeland Union party.

Finland

Baltic Sea countries remain vigilant after Moscow mulls border changes

Baltic leaders reacted warily on Wednesday to reports that Russia could revise the borders of its territorial waters in the region.

World News

Euroviews. In Europe, only local leadership will shed Soviet-era shackles

The war for a free society will not be won from an ivory tower in Washington or Brussels, but only through the action taken by local leaders on the ground, Brad Lips writes.