Lithuania faces a Russian railway dilemma
Sat Apr 25 3:00 am
Lithuania still has a Russian-gauge railway running through the country. Should it be dismantled?
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Lithuania still has a Russian-gauge railway running through the country. Should it be dismantled?
'We are the first university to be branded extremist' – interview with EHU Vilnius rector
Sat Apr 25 1:00 am
Belarusian authorities have designated the European Humanities University (EHU) in Vilnius as an “extremist organisation”, raising concerns over the safety of its students and staff as well as its future. “Every border crossing becomes a potential risk – people could face sanctions or political persecution because of their links to the university,” the university’s rector, Vilius Šadauskas, told LRT.lt in an exclusive interview.
A drip, drip of dissent in Russia: 'minor symptoms' or something more serious?
Fri Apr 24 10:45 am
When the head of a Russian tractor manufacturer set off on the 370-kilometer journey to the Moscow Economic Forum earlier this month, he was about to put his company on the map with some stinging criticism of his country’s authorities.
Former PM Paluckas suspends party membership, to waive immunity over criminal probe
Fri Apr 24 8:34 am
Lithuanian Social Democrat lawmaker Gintautas Paluckas said on Friday he has suspended his party membership and will waive his parliamentary immunity as prosecutors seek to charge him with illicit enrichment.
Lithuanian prosecutors charge ex-PM Skvernelis in bribery case
Fri Apr 24 7:49 am
Lithuania’s Prosecutor General’s Office on Friday charged lawmaker and former prime minister Saulius Skvernelis in a bribery case involving the State Plant Service.
Baltic states, Poland seek more EU funding for eastern border security
Fri Apr 24 7:01 am
The Baltic states and Poland will seek more European Union funding to secure the eastern border, Lithuanian Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas said on Friday.
Lithuanian MPs call for UN action over destruction of victims' memorials in Russia
Fri Apr 24 5:48 am
Two Lithuanian conservative lawmakers have called for an appeal to the United Nations Human Rights Committee and the imposition of sanctions following the demolition of a memorial complex dedicated to victims of Stalinist repression in the Russian city of Tomsk earlier this month.
Lithuania to boost German language learning amid deepening ties with Berlin
Fri Apr 24 5:21 am
Lithuania's presidential office is launching an interinstitutional discussion on promoting the German language nationwide.
Vilnius mayor opposes visit by Polish far-right politician Braun
Fri Apr 24 5:00 am
Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas said on Friday the city opposes a planned visit by Polish politician Grzegorz Braun and other members of the far-right Confederation of the Polish Crown party.
Lithuanian court hears terrorism case over arson plot targeting Ukraine-bound equipment
Fri Apr 24 4:48 am
A court in the northern Lithuanian city of Šiauliai has begun hearing a terrorism case against six foreign nationals accused of plotting to set fire to military equipment destined for Ukraine.
Lithuania's state explosives maker to produce military-grade munition, build two factories
Fri Apr 24 3:54 am
Lithuania's state-owned explosives manufacturer Detonas is to begin producing military-grade explosives and construct two specialised factories – marking the first time the country has produced military explosives domestically.
Lithuania and Czech Republic to train radar specialists together
Fri Apr 24 3:35 am
Lithuania and the Czech Republic have agreed to cooperate on training specialists to operate newly acquired radar systems.