Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025
The week in audio: Coming Out; The Great Post Office Trial; The Teen Commandments – review A Lithuanian gay romance that will move you to tears; Nick Wallis continues his dogged coverage of the Post Office inquiry; and it’s early days for Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton’s new parenting podcast The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025
I’m Focusing On Aerial Urban And Nature Photography In Lithuania—Here Are 60 Of My Latest Shots I’m a drone photographer, focusing on urban and nature photography. I live in Vilnius and have a strong appreciation for its Old Town, as well as Lithuania’s natural landscapes. The post I’m Focusing On Aerial Urban And Nature Photography In Lithuania—Here Are 60 Of My Latest Shots first appeared on… Bored Panda · Feb 14, 2025
Why have Baltic states unplugged from Russia’s electricity grid? Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially joined the EU grid in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
Baltic Nations Successfully Synchronize Electricity Systems With EU Grid Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania synchronize electricity systems with the EU, cutting ties with Russia for enhanced energy security. Top News · Feb 9, 2025
Baltic states ditch Russian power grid as they move closer to EU Lithuania’s energy minister declared the Baltic energy system "is finally in our hands, we are in full control". Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025
3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia has been officially severed The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025
Baltic states cut last Russian energy link Ex-Soviet nations warn of sabotage and cyberattack threat as they cut power links with Moscow to hook up to EU network. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2025
Baltics Begin Decoupling From Russian Power Grid The Baltic states on Saturday began cutting ties with Russia's power grid in order to integrate with Europe's system, a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. International Business Times · Feb 8, 2025
Baltic Countries Achieve Energy Independence From Russia Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania disconnect electricity grids from Russia and Belarus for energy security and independence. Top News · Feb 6, 2025
Baltic nations count final hours to ending electricity ties to Russia Nearly 3 1/2 decades after leaving the Soviet Union, the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this weekend will flip a switch to end electricity-grid connections to neighboring Russia and Belarus The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025
Baltics To Cut Soviet-era Ties To Russian Power Grid Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are to disconnect from the Russian power grid on Saturday, a politically-charged move that severs their Soviet-era energy ties with Moscow. International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025
Lithuania Urges Defense Spending Amid Ukraine Conflict Concerns President Nauseda of Lithuania stresses security concerns, defense spending, and NATO commitments in the region, emphasizing the need for Kyiv's involvemen... Top News · Jan 31, 2025
Lithuania is the world’s happiest country for young people. Here's what it's like to work for the country’s leading tech unicorn Tech darling Nord Security's CEO was surprised at first when Lithuania was named the happiest in the world for under-30s. But he sees why at his company. Fortune · Jan 29, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025 GPS interference causes Ryanair flight diversion after Russia tampering claims The flight had to be diverted to Poland after it faced issues with its GPS
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025 Ryanair jet from Luton forced to abort landing due to 'GPS scrambling' near Russia The jet was forced to divert to Poland after experiencing ‘GPS scrambling’ as it attempted to land in Lithuania
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression Lithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026
Top News · Jan 17, 2025 Lithuania Boosts Defense Spending Amid Russian Aggression Concerns Lithuania plans to increase defense spending to counter Russian threats, aligning with NATO goals for regional security.
LiveScience · Jan 9, 2025 Medieval crowns of Eastern European royalty hidden in cathedral wall since World War II finally recovered A cache of precious metal regalia recently discovered in a Lithuanian cathedral sheds light on medieval royalty.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2025 Vilnius takes European 'green' crown, aims for climate neutrality by 2030 Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has succeeded Valencia in Spain as the European Green Capital, thanks to its efforts in sustainability and environmental preservation. The city, which is constantly growing, aims to become climate neutral by 2030.
The Conversation · Jan 6, 2025 Estonia’s language and culture are becoming battlegrounds for independence from Putin’s Russia Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are once again feeling under threat from their larger neighbour, Russia. Throughout the 20th century the Baltic states had to fight Russia for their very existence. Now the legacy of this recent history looms large over contemporary regional geopolitics.
Bored Panda · Dec 2, 2024 I Documented 30 Of The Most Beautiful Abandoned Sacred Places I’ve Visited In Europe Hello, I'm an urban explorer from Lithuania. For over 10 years, I've been exploring abandoned buildings across Europe. The post I Documented 30 Of The Most Beautiful Abandoned Sacred Places I’ve Visited In Europe first appeared on Bored Panda.
Fortune · Nov 30, 2024 Lithuania is the world’s happiest country for young people. Here's what it's like to work for the country’s leading tech unicorn Tech darling Nord Security's CEO was surprised at first when Lithuania was named the happiest in the world for under-30s. But he sees why at his company.
Top News · Nov 26, 2024 Cargo Plane Crash In Lithuania Raises Sabotage Concerns German leaders raise concerns over possible sabotage or hybrid warfare in fiery cargo plane crash in Lithuania. Investigation ongoing with varying theories...
LiveScience · Nov 26, 2024 New CRISPR system pauses genes, rather than turning them off permanently Researchers in Lithuania present the molecular structure of a new, more-versatile CRISPR system for gene editing.