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Lithuania seeks China reset while maintaining hard line on Russia

Lithuania's incoming government has pledged to maintain a hard line on Russia while moving to restore diplomatic ties with China.

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'Security of the Baltics is our security': Merz meets Baltic leaders before NATO summit

Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine.

Euronews

How a NATO essay contest won a Lithuanian schoolgirl a ride in a Bundeswehr tank

As Germany prepares to permanently station 5,000 troops in Lithuania, one schoolgirl has already experienced the country's future brigade firsthand after winning a ride in a Bundeswehr tank.

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Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland's lead

President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated," as Finland's own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that Moscow could destroy half the country.

Euronews

Salmonella Outbreak in 14 European Countries: What To Know About the Flavoured Noodles Making 100+ People (and Counting) Sick

A salmonella outbreak affecting over 100 people in 14 European countries is linked to flavoured noodles from a single brand, prompting recalls and ongoing investigations by health authorities.

International Business Times UK

Eye on Russia: Lithuania moves to scrap nuclear weapons ban as 'geopolitical situation getting worse'

Lithuania is considering removing a constitutional provision that prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction on its territory, following remarks by the country's incoming prime minister who argued the restriction limits the country's ability to fully benefit from NATO's defence capabilities.

The Times of India

Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46%

The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind?

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Lithuania's parliament approves Sinkevičius as prime minister

Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, on Tuesday approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius as the country's new prime minister — a third Social Democrat prime minister in this parliamentary term.

Euronews

On NATO's eastern flank: How Lithuania is strengthening its defences

Military exercises, a historic German deployment and sitting in Moscow's shadow: Lithuania's Chief of the Defence Staff tells Euronews why the country believes deterrence is its strongest defence.

Euronews

Crowning a healthy populism

Conventional wisdom has it that an autocratic ethnonationalist backlash against global capitalism and liberal democracy is driving 21st-century politics. Yet recent developments have shown the political revolt to be more nuanced. In an era of rapid technological and economic change, people invariably look to the past. But nostalgia can inspire…

Bangkok Post

Nawrocki invites four presidents to informal summit amid dispute with Zelenskyy

Polish President Karol Nawrocki hosted the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Romania for an informal meeting in Jurata ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Euronews

Lithuania PM Ruginienė resigns after less than a year in office

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė resigned on Tuesday together with her cabinet, ending a ten-month tenure. She is to return to government as social affairs minister in a new cabinet expected to be led by Mindaugas Sinkevičius — the third Social Democrat prime minister since the 2024 elections.

Euronews

Pay transparency: Where in Europe can you see how much your colleagues earn?

Employees in Italy, Malta, Slovakia, and Lithuania can now see salary details, and job postings must include pay information. Most EU countries have not implemented the Transparency Directive, leading to inconsistent compliance. Can you see salary details in your country?

Euronews

Lithuania’s plan to send newly trained doctors to rural areas sparks backlash

Lithuania — a Baltic country of 2,8 million — plans to tackle medical deserts by sending junior doctors to remote regions. Junior doctors oppose what they see as a “populist” move.

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New Lithuanian coalition formed as Social Democrats strike deal with partners

Lithuania’s Social Democrats have formed a third coalition in just one and a half years, clearing the way for a new cabinet to be led by party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius.

Euronews

Poland arrests suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, PM Donald Tusk says

Since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been accused of trying to assassinate its opponents abroad, including targeting exiled activists in France and Lithuania.

The Conversation

Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year

Whether cities or villages, many communities across Europe spend the day and night of June 24 celebrating Midsummer. Congregating around bonfires, or sometimes maypoles, sporting handwoven wreaths of wildflowers or oak leaves, they’ll sing, jump, dance, eat, drink, catch up and celebrate the arrival of the longest day of the…

Euronews

Sinkevičius says he will lead reshuffled Lithuanian government following coalition turmoil

The three-party coalition must still sign an agreement formalising the new alliance, expected to take place on 18 June, which will then be approved by the country's president.

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This Renaissance queen helped build a nation. Her (male) critics called her dangerous

Bona Sforza was one of the most remarkable women of Renaissance Europe. Born into one of Italy’s leading ruling families and connected to figures such as Lucrezia Borgia through the tangled politics of Italian dynasties, she became queen consort of Poland and grand duchess of Lithuania.

Euronews

Bogs 'almost like a minefield': Europe's wetlands gain military importance

Peatlands are more than carbon sinks and havens for rare species. Amid rising security tensions, they are seen across Europe as natural barriers to attackers.

Radio France Internationale

French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war intensifies

French NATO fighter jets stationed in the Baltic region shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking a rare interception under the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission. It follows a series of similar incidents linked to the war in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv step up…

The Conversation

The US and Europe are diverging on how to deal with Belarus — and that could benefit Putin’s loyal ally

When it comes to relations with Belarus, the Trump administration has been pursuing a dual approach of late.

The Independent UK

Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear deterrence

Poland and Lithuania confirm they are in talks about their role in NATO's nuclear deterrence efforts, which are centered on U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe

Euronews

'Blind spots': May drone alert highlights poor access to air raid shelters for Lithuanians

At the end of 2024, Lithuania had 6,344 shelters, which could protect 53% of the population, the country's National Audit Office said in a report last year.

Euronews

Lithuania turns pink for giant cold soup festival

More than 100,000 people are expected to attend Vilnius’s Pink Soup Festival, a three-day celebration of Lithuania’s famous cold beet soup featuring races, costumes, foam slides and mass communal lunches.

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