The European Union will resume its World Trade Organization case against China over the alleged economic coercion of Lithuania. The bloc's executive arm, the European Commission, said on Friday it had requested a resumption at the Geneva trade courts,
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys believes that NATO should be more decisive in countering Russian sabotage attacks. Source: Budrys in an interview with the German newspaper Spiegel, as reported by European Pravda Details: Busrys said that while in the past the main threat was hybrid attacks from Russia,
The work of the Belarusian nuclear power plant should be stopped. This is stated in a letter from the State Atomic Safety Inspectorate of Lithuania (VATESI) to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Belarus.
Honey cake is a beloved staple of Lithuanian celebrations and festivals. During festivities like Uzgavenes (a pre-Lenten festival) and Jonines (Midsummer), stalls brimming with homemade honey cakes and other traditional delicacies add a sweet touch to the vibrant atmosphere.
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.
Lithuania seems to be sending a message that it will continue its support for Ukraine whether the U.S. continues to do so or not.
Ukraine received a new military aid package from Lithuania at the end of last week. Source: Lithuanian Defence Ministry press service, as reported by European Pravda Details: The package includes Lithuanian-made drones,
BBC World Questions: Lithuania will be first broadcast on BBC World Service English on 8 February. It will also be available to watch online on YouTube on 14 February, and on radio at bbc.com/worldserviceradio, on BBC Sounds and on most other podcast platforms. A TV recording of the debate will be broadcast internationally on the BBC News Channel.
A university in Vilnius, Lithuania, has announced it will develop the first electric aircraft in the country through the Antanas Gustaitis' Aviation Institute.
Lithuania is to increase its defense spending to between 5 percent and 6 percent of its GDP from 2026, matching Trump's target.
Lithuania plans to spend an annual five to six percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defence from 2026 to 2030, the Baltic NATO member's president said Friday.
Lithuania issued 2 billion euros ($2.08 billion) in a dual-tranche bond transaction via a bank syndicate on Tuesday, one of the lead manager banks said.