Lithuania protests false Belarus’ drone attack reports: Lithuanian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday handed a protest note to Belarus over false reports of a drone ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2260305/lithuania-protests-false-belarus-drone-attack-reports
Lithuania vows to follow Poland in mobilising Ukrainian men abroad: Lithuania vows to follow in Poland’s footsteps when it comes to the conscription of ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2259885/lithuania-vows-to-follow-poland-in-mobilising-ukrainian-men-abroad
Eight young Lithuanians suspected of large-scale drug smuggling from US: Eight young Lithuanian citizens have been named suspects and four of them have been ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2259950/eight-young-lithuanians-suspected-of-large-scale-drug-smuggling-from-us
LRT English Newsletter: There will be sanctions: LRT English Newsletter – April 26, 2024
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2259524/lrt-english-newsletter-there-will-be-sanctions
Lithuanian parliament extends national sanctions on Russians, Belarusians for a year
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2259192/lithuanian-parliament-extends-national-sanctions-on-russians-belarusians-for-a-year
Four Georgians detained on suspicion of stealing valuable books in Lithuania: Law enforcement officials from Lithuania and several other countries have detained ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2259122/four-georgians-detained-on-suspicion-of-stealing-valuable-books-in-lithuania
Number of people living below absolute poverty line rises in Lithuania: Last year, 6.5 percent of the total population in Lithuania – about 187 ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2258903/number-of-people-living-below-absolute-poverty-line-rises-in-lithuania
Investigation throws sanction-dodging suspicions on presidential candidate’s family cos
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2258886/investigation-throws-sanction-dodging-suspicions-on-presidential-candidate-s-family-cos
Lithuanian banks close physical branches, leaving customers with limited options: Banks are closing their branches throughout Lithuania, leaving some regions ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2258450/lithuanian-banks-close-physical-branches-leaving-customers-with-limited-options
Lithuania’s Freedom Party proposes reallocating municipal funds to defence: The liberal Freedom Party has proposed raising additional funds for military defence ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2258294/lithuania-s-freedom-party-proposes-reallocating-municipal-funds-to-defence
Vilnius Airport closing down kiss-and-fly ramp amid terminal redesign: Vilnius Airport’s departure terminal access road will be closed from Monday and vehicles ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2258089/vilnius-airport-closing-down-kiss-and-fly-ramp-amid-terminal-redesign
Tighter controls stop Russian grain imports into Lithuania, but transit soars: After tightening controls a month ago, Lithuania has seen grain imports from ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2258002/tighter-controls-stop-russian-grain-imports-into-lithuania-but-transit-soars
Lithuanian real estate investment in Spain booms as people seek sun and security: Lithuanians have long been tempted to buy property in Spain because of prices ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2257565/lithuanian-real-estate-investment-in-spain-booms-as-people-seek-sun-and-security
Lithuanian minister turns to prosecutors over president’s report on Volkov’s attackers
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2257452/lithuanian-minister-turns-to-prosecutors-over-president-s-report-on-volkov-s-attackers
Up to 10,000 foreign troops to come to Lithuania for BALTOPS exercise: Lithuanian lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a special resolution allowing up to 10 ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2257366/up-to-10-000-foreign-troops-to-come-to-lithuania-for-baltops-exercise
Lithuanian MPs reject proposal to restrict Russian, Belarusian travel home: The Lithuanian parliament Seimas on Tuesday rejected proposals to restrict the travel ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2257205/lithuanian-mps-reject-proposal-to-restrict-russian-belarusian-travel-home
Thick snow cover returns to parts of Lithuania: On Tuesday morning, parts of Lithuania woke up to several centimetres of snow.
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2257045/thick-snow-cover-returns-to-parts-of-lithuania
Does 4-day workweek make employees happier? Lithuanian company’s case: An increasing number of companies in Europe are switching to the 4-day workweek model as a ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2256735/does-4-day-workweek-make-employees-happier-lithuanian-company-s-case
Lithuania opts not to contest ECtHR ruling on CIA prison: Lithuania has not appealed the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) ruling on the unlawful detention ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2256614/lithuania-opts-not-to-contest-ecthr-ruling-on-cia-prison
Thousand Lithuanians lose passports each year due to restrictive citizenship law: In the last five years, more than 5,000 Lithuanians have lost their citizenship ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2256330/thousand-lithuanians-lose-passports-each-year-due-to-restrictive-citizenship-law
Vilnius resumes heating season amid cold spell: Vilnius City Municipality is resuming central heating due to a sudden drop in weather temperature.
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2256497/vilnius-resumes-heating-season-amid-cold-spell
Lithuanian app helps visually impaired enjoy cinema – but filmmakers need to chip in
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2250415/lithuanian-app-helps-visually-impaired-enjoy-cinema-but-filmmakers-need-to-chip-in
Does Russia pose real threat to Lithuania? Poll shows most Lithuanians think yes: Seven out of ten Lithuanians believe that Russia poses a real threat to ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2254924/does-russia-pose-real-threat-to-lithuania-poll-shows-most-lithuanians-think-yes
Why do Germans come to Lithuania to hunt beavers?: Beavers create wetlands with their dams and help increase biodiversity. However, they can also cause harm when ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2254694/why-do-germans-come-to-lithuania-to-hunt-beavers
Two Poles, Belarusian detained on suspicion of attacking Navalny’s associate in Vilnius
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2254565/two-poles-belarusian-detained-on-suspicion-of-attacking-navalny-s-associate-in-vilnius
Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Poland After Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov
- Two individuals were detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, as stated by the Lithuanian President on Friday.
- Volkov, who has been living in exile since Moscow labeled Navalny's organizations as 'extremist' in 2021, was assaulted with a hammer outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania, resulting in a broken arm in mid-March.
- The alleged attackers have been apprehended in Poland and are set to be transferred to Lithuania after the conclusion of legal proceedings, according to statements made by the Lithuanian President to reporters.
- Expressing gratitude, the Lithuanian President commended the Republic of Poland for its exceptional work and the outstanding collaboration in relation to this incident.
Lithuanian catering sector reps protest against increased tax burden: On Friday, representatives of the Lithuanian catering sector are protesting against the ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2254963/lithuanian-catering-sector-reps-protest-against-increased-tax-burden
Kaunas mayor’s Vičiūnai Group sold its factory in Russia: Vičiūnai Group, a company co-owned by Kaunas Mayor Visvaldas Matijošaitis, has sold its factory in ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2254660/kaunas-mayor-s-viciunai-group-sold-its-factory-in-russia
LRT English Newsletter. German shells made in Lithuania: LRT English Newsletter – April 19, 2024
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2254103/lrt-english-newsletter-german-shells-made-in-lithuania
Fire breaks out at Lithuania’s border checkpoint with Belarus: A fire broke out at Lithuania’s Medininkai border checkpoint with Belarus in the early morning on ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2253592/fire-breaks-out-at-lithuania-s-border-checkpoint-with-belarus
Lithuania should take in asylum seekers under EU’s new rules – PM: EU member countries faced with high migrant flows expect Lithuania to show solidarity in ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2254075/lithuania-should-take-in-asylum-seekers-under-eu-s-new-rules-pm
Lithuanian president calls for tariffs on Russian food to make it ‘uncompetitive’
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2253950/lithuanian-president-calls-for-tariffs-on-russian-food-to-make-it-uncompetitive
Lithuanian president says ‘double standards’ in play in Western support to Israel, Ukraine
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2253738/lithuanian-president-says-double-standards-in-play-in-western-support-to-israel-ukraine
Despite windfall tax, Lithuania’s banks see profits double: Banks operating in Lithuania earned a net profit of 986 million euros last year ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2253665/despite-windfall-tax-lithuania-s-banks-see-profits-double
Dead body discovered in Vilnius fountain: The body of an unidentified man was discovered in a fountain in the Žirmūnai district of Vilnius on Tuesday evening.
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2253594/dead-body-discovered-in-vilnius-fountain
Homework for Lithuania: what does letter of intent with Rheinmetall mean?: The Lithuanian government and the German defence industry giant Rheinmetall on Tuesday ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2253071/homework-for-lithuania-what-does-letter-of-intent-with-rheinmetall-mean
Security tops Lithuanian voter concerns in EP elections – survey: The upcoming European Parliament elections are more important than ever to the EU citizens ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2253155/security-tops-lithuanian-voter-concerns-in-ep-elections-survey
Tradition that survived wars and occupations: Lithuania prepares for centennial Song Festival
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2251372/tradition-that-survived-wars-and-occupations-lithuania-prepares-for-centennial-song-festival
Deal with Rheinmetall includes ammunition supply to Lithuania – minister: Lithuania will have “sufficient” ammunition “under good conditions” once Germany’s ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2251701/deal-with-rheinmetall-includes-ammunition-supply-to-lithuania-minister
Lithuania’s presidential election: candidates on family, same-sex unions, and abortion
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2250994/lithuania-s-presidential-election-candidates-on-family-same-sex-unions-and-abortion
Renovated Vilnius TV tower offers luxury apartments for rent: After the renewed premises of the Vilnius TV Tower were opened on Tuesday, it is now possible to ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2251374/renovated-vilnius-tv-tower-offers-luxury-apartments-for-rent
Aegean Airlines to launch Vilnius-Athens flights on Friday: Greece’s Aegean Airlines is launching direct flights between Vilnius and Athens on Friday.
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2250919/aegean-airlines-to-launch-vilnius-athens-flights-on-friday
Lithuania to sign letter of intent with Germany’s arms manufacturer Rheinmetall: The Lithuanian government on Tuesday will sign a letter of intent with Germany’s ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2250766/lithuania-to-sign-letter-of-intent-with-germany-s-arms-manufacturer-rheinmetall
Bikes and scooters in Vilnius: how to park to avoid trouble?: This year, on top of scooters, Bolt has introduced a short-term rental of electric bicycles in ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2250331/bikes-and-scooters-in-vilnius-how-to-park-to-avoid-trouble
Lithuanian discus thrower breaks the oldest men’s athletics world record: Mykolas Alekna, a 21-year-old Lithuanian discus thrower, on Sunday broke the world ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2249827/lithuanian-discus-thrower-breaks-the-oldest-men-s-athletics-world-record
Lithuanian Season in France to feature art, photography in Paris metro, and gastronomy
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2250241/lithuanian-season-in-france-to-feature-art-photography-in-paris-metro-and-gastronomy
Lithuanian airlines allowed to fly to US: Air carriers or aircraft registered in Lithuania will be able to fly into the United States and operate within its ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2250094/lithuanian-airlines-allowed-to-fly-to-us
Radviliškis district tipped as potential site for Rheinmetall plant in Lithuania: State-owned land in the northern Lithuanian district of Radviliškis is being ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2249858/radviliskis-district-tipped-as-potential-site-for-rheinmetall-plant-in-lithuania
Poland would defend Lithuania, I cannot imagine any other way – interview with President Duda
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2248444/poland-would-defend-lithuania-i-cannot-imagine-any-other-way-interview-with-president-duda
Do Lithuanians hate their own Eurovision songs?: The Eurovision Song Contest seems to bring out the best and worst in many Lithuanians ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2248693/do-lithuanians-hate-their-own-eurovision-songs
Lithuanian nature lover comes across rare mushroom thought to be extinct: Ieva, a resident of Vilnius, enjoys spending time in nature and has been lucky enough ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2247094/lithuanian-nature-lover-comes-across-rare-mushroom-thought-to-be-extinct
Birthday bands and dowry chests: Lithuanian traditional arts and crafts making a comeback
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2247010/birthday-bands-and-dowry-chests-lithuanian-traditional-arts-and-crafts-making-a-comeback
Argentinian Adrian on doing business and parenting in Lithuania: ‘Life is easier here’
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2248571/argentinian-adrian-on-doing-business-and-parenting-in-lithuania-life-is-easier-here
Lithuanians invited to join commandant’s offices: Lithuania’s Defence Ministry has invited people to join the commandant’s offices, which are set to be fully ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2248654/lithuanians-invited-to-join-commandant-s-offices
Lithuanians advised against travelling to countries popular among Russian tourists
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2248591/lithuanians-advised-against-travelling-to-countries-popular-among-russian-tourists
Ignas Vėgėlė – the richest candidate in Lithuania’s presidential race: According to the latest income declarations for 2023, Ignas Vėgėlė is the richest ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2248476/ignas-vegele-the-richest-candidate-in-lithuania-s-presidential-race
LRT English Newsletter: Government fails the test: LRT English Newsletter – April 12, 2024
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2247274/lrt-english-newsletter-government-fails-the-test
Zelensky arrives in Lithuania for Three Seas Summit: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Lithuania on Thursday. He will take part in the Three Seas ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2246951/zelensky-arrives-in-lithuania-for-three-seas-summit
Zelensky in Vilnius calls for implementation of Western aid initiatives: Initiatives to support war-torn Ukraine must not only be launched but also implemented ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2247109/zelensky-in-vilnius-calls-for-implementation-of-western-aid-initiatives
Vičiūnai Group to be probed over alleged sanctions violation following LRT investigation
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2247222/viciunai-group-to-be-probed-over-alleged-sanctions-violation-following-lrt-investigation
Lithuania favours broad European consensus on Palestinian state – FM: Lithuania advocates for a broad European consensus on the recognition of a Palestinian ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2247135/lithuania-favours-broad-european-consensus-on-palestinian-state-fm
First Lithuanian restaurants awarded Michelin stars to be unveiled in June: The first Lithuanian restaurants awarded Michelin stars will be unveiled on June 13 ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2247048/first-lithuanian-restaurants-awarded-michelin-stars-to-be-unveiled-in-june
Taiwanese representative on declining trade with Lithuania: ‘Don’t look only at dollars’
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2246666/taiwanese-representative-on-declining-trade-with-lithuania-don-t-look-only-at-dollars
Lithuanian MPs debate restricting Belarusian travel home: Lithuanian MPs are considering new restrictions on Belarusian nationals residing in Lithuania ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2246799/lithuanian-mps-debate-restricting-belarusian-travel-home
Under EU asylum reform, Lithuania would have to accept 158 people or pay €3m – minister
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2246660/under-eu-asylum-reform-lithuania-would-have-to-accept-158-people-or-pay-eur3m-minister
Lithuanian fintech firm receives $10m investment from Taiwan fund: The Central and Eastern Europe Investment Fund, managed by Taiwania Capital ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2246451/lithuanian-fintech-firm-receives-10m-investment-from-taiwan-fund
Lithuanian president says he ‘will not rush’ to appoint new education minister: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says he will take his time to approve a new ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2246385/lithuanian-president-says-he-will-not-rush-to-appoint-new-education-minister
Belarusian businesses in Lithuania feel the squeeze under prospect of more restrictions
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2246252/belarusian-businesses-in-lithuania-feel-the-squeeze-under-prospect-of-more-restrictions
Kaunas mayor’s company exported dual-use goods to Russia – LRT Investigation: A Lithuanian company co-owned by the mayor of Kaunas has been exporting sanctioned ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245820/kaunas-mayor-s-company-exported-dual-use-goods-to-russia-lrt-investigation
Temperature rises to 29.2 degrees in Vilnius on Tuesday: On Tuesday afternoon, the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service (LHMT) recorded the highest temperature ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245875/temperature-rises-to-29-2-degrees-in-vilnius-on-tuesday
Person suspected of attack on Russian Embassy detained in Vilnius: Vilnius police have detained a person suspected of having thrown bottles with incendiary ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245422/person-suspected-of-attack-on-russian-embassy-detained-in-vilnius
Strasbourg Court opens case against Lithuania over penalising migrant aid NGO: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has opened a case against Lithuania over ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245757/strasbourg-court-opens-case-against-lithuania-over-penalising-migrant-aid-ngo
Tajik opposition activist arrested in Lithuania: Tajik opposition activist Sulaimon Davlatov has been detained in Lithuania for two months ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245702/tajik-opposition-activist-arrested-in-lithuania
Aerial bomb discovered during excavation in Vilnius: Traffic on Liepkalnio Street in Vilnius has been restricted after an aerial explosive was discovered before ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245590/aerial-bomb-discovered-during-excavation-in-vilnius
Vilnius ends heating season: On Tuesday, Vilnius is ending the 2023–2024 heating season.
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245480/vilnius-ends-heating-season
Lithuanian education minister quits over flawed school examination system: Lithuanian Education, Science and Sport Minister Gintautas Jakštas is asking Prime ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2245389/lithuanian-education-minister-quits-over-flawed-school-examination-system
‘It was the right decision’. How Lithuania impeached its president 20 years ago: “Why should Paksas be elected? Because there is no one better ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2244592/it-was-the-right-decision-how-lithuania-impeached-its-president-20-years-ago
One person injured in house explosion near Kaunas: One person has been rescued from a collapsed building after an explosion in Garliava, a town near Kaunas ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2244867/one-person-injured-in-house-explosion-near-kaunas
Former military chief Pocius elected to lead parliament’s national security committee
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2244488/former-military-chief-pocius-elected-to-lead-parliament-s-national-security-committee
Kaunas mayor’s company found buyer for its Kaliningrad plant – media: Vičiūnai Group, a company co-owned by Kaunas Mayor Visvaldas Matijošaitis ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2244587/kaunas-mayor-s-company-found-buyer-for-its-kaliningrad-plant-media
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