Tag: Lithuania
2026, Russian tanks enter Estonia and Lithuania: “The area is a weak point for NATO”
In 2013, who could have imagined Daesh, the invasion of Ukraine, the assault on the Capitol? To deal with even the most surprising threats, the Ministry of the Armed Forces…
Vilnius, which is attracting more and more new residents, celebrates the 700th anniversary of its foundation
The whole week was marked in Vilnius by the demonstrations of the 700th anniversary of its foundation in 1323. The city is already at that time the capital of the…
Gas pipeline that exploded in Lithuania repaired
The company writes that ten meters of the line have now been replaced. However, the gas has not been turned on yet, as they want to investigate more pipes nearby.…
Explosion in gas pipeline between Latvia and Lithuania
An explosion occurred on Friday in a pipeline that transports gas between Latvia and Lithuania. The explosion caused the line to catch fire – and pictures show how flames, around…
A gas pipeline running between Latvia and Lithuania exploded in the northern part of Lithuania
The cause of the explosion is not yet known. The fire caused by the explosion has been extinguished. 20:43•Updated 21:04 An explosion has occurred in the gas pipeline running between…
Recycling plastic packaging: how Lithuania became a European champion
The leap is spectacular. In less than ten years, Lithuania has taken a giant leap in the management of its plastic packaging waste: its recycling rate has increased from 38.9%…
The European Union hardens its trade showdown with China
In disagreement with Chinese reprisals against Lithuania and with Beijing’s policy on patents, Brussels had seized the World Trade Organization (WTO) at the beginning of 2022. This time, it is…
Stunning move from the Baltic country! Russian diplomat declared persona non grata
Lithuania declared the Russian diplomat persona non grata. In the statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, it was reported that a representative from the Russian Embassy…
President Niinistö is currently talking about his visit to Lithuania – on the agenda, for example, the war in Ukraine and Finland’s NATO membership
Niinistö will meet the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda and the Speaker of the Parliament Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen in Vilnius. Jyrki Saarikoski, Rain School 11:14•Updated 12:47 VILNA During the working visit,…
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia ban Russians from territory even with a visa
To put pressure on Russia, the European Union has just decided that Russian citizens will no longer be able to benefit from a reduced rate or a shortened period to…