Lithuania

Country Lithuania
Capital Vilnius
Continent Europe
Currency Lithuanian litas(LTL)
Languages Lithuanian

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Introduction

Lithuanian lands were united under MINDAUGAS in 1236; over the next century, through alliances and conquest, Lithuania extended its territory to include most of present-day Belarus and Ukraine. By the end of the 14th century Lithuania was the largest state in Europe. An alliance with Poland in 1386 led the two countries into a union through the person of a common ruler. In 1569, Lithuania and Poland formally united into a single dual state, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This entity survived until 1795 when its remnants were partitioned by surrounding countries. Lithuania regained its independence following World War I but was annexed by the USSR in 1940 - an action never recognized by the US and many other countries. On 11 March 1990, Lithuania became the first of the Soviet republics to declare its independence, but Moscow did not recognize this proclamation until September of 1991 (following the abortive coup in Moscow). The last Russian troops withdrew in 1993. Lithuania subsequently restructured its economy for integration into Western European institutions; it joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.

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Lithuania - Wikipedia
Lithuania - CIA World Fact Book
Lithuania - BBC
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Lithuania Makes Medal Table Moves On Day Four Of 2025 European Juniors - SwimSwamLithuania Makes Medal Table Moves On Day Four Of 2025 European Juniors  SwimSwam

Poland to start controls on borders with Germany, Lithuania - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesPoland to start controls on borders with Germany, Lithuania - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Lithuania and the Philippines sign security alliance agreement - Euronews.comLithuania and the Philippines sign security alliance agreement  Euronews.com

Poland to reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to irregular migration - Notes From PolandPoland to reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to irregular migration  Notes From Poland

Lithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggression - The Economic TimesLithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggression  The Economic Times

Lithuania’s defense chief praises Philippine campaign exposing China’s aggression - AP NewsLithuania’s defense chief praises Philippine campaign exposing China’s aggression  AP News

Poland to start controls on borders with Germany, Lithuania over migration - ReutersPoland to start controls on borders with Germany, Lithuania over migration  Reuters

US fintech giant Robinhood establishes first European hub in Lithuania - Invest LithuaniaUS fintech giant Robinhood establishes first European hub in Lithuania  Invest Lithuania

Futsal EURO 2026, Latvia, Lithuania & Slovenia: All you need to know - UEFA.comFutsal EURO 2026, Latvia, Lithuania & Slovenia: All you need to know  UEFA.com

Poland to impose border checks with Germany, Lithuania - politico.euPoland to impose border checks with Germany, Lithuania  politico.eu

Ensuring Quality Vocational and Higher Education in Lithuania - OECDEnsuring Quality Vocational and Higher Education in Lithuania  OECD

Zaha Hadid Architects Wins Competition for New Arrivals Terminal at Vilnius Airport, Lithuania - ArchDailyZaha Hadid Architects Wins Competition for New Arrivals Terminal at Vilnius Airport, Lithuania  ArchDaily

Poland to Temporarily Reinstate Border Controls With Germany and Lithuania - NewsXPoland to Temporarily Reinstate Border Controls With Germany and Lithuania  NewsX

Lithuania charges three with defacing anti-Soviet monument - ThePrintLithuania charges three with defacing anti-Soviet monument  ThePrint

ZHA to design new arrivals terminal at lithuania's vilnius airport with pleated timber roof - DesignboomZHA to design new arrivals terminal at lithuania's vilnius airport with pleated timber roof  Designboom

Poland to reinstate border controls with Germany, Lithuania from July 7 - XinhuaPoland to reinstate border controls with Germany, Lithuania from July 7  Xinhua

Poland to introduce controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania, PM says - ThePrintPoland to introduce controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania, PM says  ThePrint

Development Co-operation Profiles: Lithuania - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Lithuania  OECD

Lithuania To Assess Options For Deployment Of Small Modular Reactors - NucNetLithuania To Assess Options For Deployment Of Small Modular Reactors  NucNet

Philippines Elevates Defense Ties With Lithuania to Counter ‘Common Threats’ - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazinePhilippines Elevates Defense Ties With Lithuania to Counter ‘Common Threats’  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Poland eyes border checks with Lithuania amid migrant pressure, but Vilnius left in the dark - bne IntelliNewsPoland eyes border checks with Lithuania amid migrant pressure, but Vilnius left in the dark  bne IntelliNews

Lithuanian hunters refuse to kill bear that ambled around capital for two days - The GuardianLithuanian hunters refuse to kill bear that ambled around capital for two days  The Guardian

Lithuania’s Ignitis grupe begins supervisory board selection process - Investing.comLithuania’s Ignitis grupe begins supervisory board selection process  Investing.com

Lithuania mulls return to atomic energy, 15 years after closing its only nuclear plant - TVP WorldLithuania mulls return to atomic energy, 15 years after closing its only nuclear plant  TVP World

Zaha Hadid Architects unveils design for geometric Vilnius Airport terminal in Lithuania - DezeenZaha Hadid Architects unveils design for geometric Vilnius Airport terminal in Lithuania  Dezeen

Lithuania quits cluster bomb ban treaty despite outrage - The HinduLithuania quits cluster bomb ban treaty despite outrage  The Hindu

Lithuania Eyes Troops Visit Pact With Philippines, Slams China - BloombergLithuania Eyes Troops Visit Pact With Philippines, Slams China  Bloomberg

Portugal Joins With Saudi Arabia, India, Mexico, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Spain and Lithuania for Record Tourism Growth in 2025, Here’s The Latest Updates - Travel And Tour WorldPortugal Joins With Saudi Arabia, India, Mexico, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Spain and Lithuania for Record Tourism Growth in 2025, Here’s The Latest Updates  Travel And Tour World

Philippines, Lithuania Elevate Defense Ties Amid China Tensions - BloombergPhilippines, Lithuania Elevate Defense Ties Amid China Tensions  Bloomberg

Lithuania travel - Lonely PlanetLithuania travel  Lonely Planet

UN Tourism and Lithuania Partner to Boost Innovation and Visibility - UN TourismUN Tourism and Lithuania Partner to Boost Innovation and Visibility  UN Tourism

Poland to tighten borders with two countries - TVP WorldPoland to tighten borders with two countries  TVP World

Lithuania NT Head Coach in favor of Valanciunas' return to Europe - BasketNews.comLithuania NT Head Coach in favor of Valanciunas' return to Europe  BasketNews.com

Vietnam tuna exports tap into Lithuania’s $650m seafood market - Undercurrent NewsVietnam tuna exports tap into Lithuania’s $650m seafood market  Undercurrent News

Lithuania will need to strengthen fiscal sustainability, tackle labour shortages and foster productivity to address ageing challenges - OECDLithuania will need to strengthen fiscal sustainability, tackle labour shortages and foster productivity to address ageing challenges  OECD

Poland to introduce temporary controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania - News.byPoland to introduce temporary controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania  News.by

Poland sees threefold rise in irregular migrants' border crossings from Lithuania - Anadolu AjansiPoland sees threefold rise in irregular migrants' border crossings from Lithuania  Anadolu Ajansi

Poland imposes border controls with Germany and Lithuania - Gazeta ExpressPoland imposes border controls with Germany and Lithuania  Gazeta Express

Data Template chooses Lithuania for its 1st European delivery location - Invest LithuaniaData Template chooses Lithuania for its 1st European delivery location  Invest Lithuania

Russian trains cross EU via Lithuania — under close watch - DWRussian trains cross EU via Lithuania — under close watch  DW

Poland Plans to Reinstate Border Controls with Lithuania - News.byPoland Plans to Reinstate Border Controls with Lithuania  News.by

ERC President visits Lithuania and Estonia|ERC - European Research Council (ERC)ERC President visits Lithuania and Estonia|ERC  European Research Council (ERC)

Sabutis: Lithuania and Turkey discuss new multimodal transport links - Baltic News NetworkSabutis: Lithuania and Turkey discuss new multimodal transport links  Baltic News Network

Poland to reinstate border checks with Germany and Lithuania amid rising immigration tensions - Latest news from AzerbaijanPoland to reinstate border checks with Germany and Lithuania amid rising immigration tensions  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Zaha Hadid Architects wins competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania - ArchinectZaha Hadid Architects wins competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania  Archinect

Lithuania revokes Russian citizen’s residency over frequent travel to Russia, Belarus - LRTLithuania revokes Russian citizen’s residency over frequent travel to Russia, Belarus  LRT

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Lithuania decry ties with Israel during Israeli foreign minister’s visit - Anadolu AjansiPro-Palestinian protesters in Lithuania decry ties with Israel during Israeli foreign minister’s visit  Anadolu Ajansi

From Cannes shorts to Karlovy Vary competition: Lithuania’s Vytautas Katkus on his feature debut ‘The Visitor’ - Screen DailyFrom Cannes shorts to Karlovy Vary competition: Lithuania’s Vytautas Katkus on his feature debut ‘The Visitor’  Screen Daily

The Lithuania 100% Renewable Energy Study - NREL (.gov)The Lithuania 100% Renewable Energy Study  NREL (.gov)

Blueprints on the border: Germany’s Lithuania deployment may be Europe’s new template - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Blueprints on the border: Germany’s Lithuania deployment may be Europe’s new template  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

‘Lithuania is ready to be Korea’s fastest gateway to Europe’ - The Korea Herald‘Lithuania is ready to be Korea’s fastest gateway to Europe’  The Korea Herald

Celebrating an everlasting twilight: midsummer, Lithuanian style - The GuardianCelebrating an everlasting twilight: midsummer, Lithuanian style  The Guardian

Philippines, Lithuania ink defense pact amid shared security concerns - Maritime FairtradePhilippines, Lithuania ink defense pact amid shared security concerns  Maritime Fairtrade

Lithuania continues to battle for Ukraine to join NATO - politico.euLithuania continues to battle for Ukraine to join NATO  politico.eu

Poland to temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany - DWPoland to temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany  DW

OECD Economic Surveys: Lithuania 2025 - OECDOECD Economic Surveys: Lithuania 2025  OECD

Lithuania open to discuss VFA with PH—minister - Manila BulletinLithuania open to discuss VFA with PH—minister  Manila Bulletin

Lithuania shines at Karlovy Vary with world premieres and new projects - CineuropaLithuania shines at Karlovy Vary with world premieres and new projects  Cineuropa

In search of Lithuania's longest head of hair - wallpaper.comIn search of Lithuania's longest head of hair  wallpaper.com

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling - Al JazeeraLithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling  Al Jazeera

Joint EU debt for defense is the way to go, says Lithuanian central bank chief - politico.euJoint EU debt for defense is the way to go, says Lithuanian central bank chief  politico.eu

UN voices concern about Lithuania, several other countries leaving landmine ban treaty - LRTUN voices concern about Lithuania, several other countries leaving landmine ban treaty  LRT

Rheinmetall signs agreement for ammunition production plant in Lithuania - RheinmetallRheinmetall signs agreement for ammunition production plant in Lithuania  Rheinmetall

Latvia offers "airBaltic" shares to Estonia and Lithuania on equal terms with Lufthansa - Baltic News NetworkLatvia offers "airBaltic" shares to Estonia and Lithuania on equal terms with Lufthansa  Baltic News Network

Three people charged in Lithuania over defacing anti-Soviet monument - TVP WorldThree people charged in Lithuania over defacing anti-Soviet monument  TVP World

Robinhood opens first European crypto hub in Lithuania - LRTRobinhood opens first European crypto hub in Lithuania  LRT

Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania - Baltic News NetworkPoland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania  Baltic News Network

Lithuania to boost cyber defences during zapad military exercise - LRTLithuania to boost cyber defences during zapad military exercise  LRT

Lithuania Rolls Initial Restrictions on Gambling Advertising - GamblingNewsLithuania Rolls Initial Restrictions on Gambling Advertising  GamblingNews

Poland is temporarily reinstating border controls with Germany and Lithuania. Here's why - ??????Poland is temporarily reinstating border controls with Germany and Lithuania. Here's why  ??????

Lithuania's extended roster for Eurobasket 2025 revealed - BasketNews.comLithuania's extended roster for Eurobasket 2025 revealed  BasketNews.com

Poland to tighten border controls amid growing tension over irregular crossings - The GuardianPoland to tighten border controls amid growing tension over irregular crossings  The Guardian

Lithuania warns Europe against making 'big mistake' of breaking off from US defense industry - Breaking DefenseLithuania warns Europe against making 'big mistake' of breaking off from US defense industry  Breaking Defense

Lithuanian economy minister highlights advancements in lasers and potential partnerships with Korea - Korea JoongAng DailyLithuanian economy minister highlights advancements in lasers and potential partnerships with Korea  Korea JoongAng Daily

Patience and Perseverance: Lessons from Lithuania’s Engagement with Taiwan - Global Taiwan InstitutePatience and Perseverance: Lessons from Lithuania’s Engagement with Taiwan  Global Taiwan Institute

The Baltic Battleground: How Lithuania's Stand Against Russia Fuels Opportunities in Defense, Energy, and Infrastructure - AInvestThe Baltic Battleground: How Lithuania's Stand Against Russia Fuels Opportunities in Defense, Energy, and Infrastructure  AInvest

Government gives nod to considering nuclear energy potential in Lithuania - LRTGovernment gives nod to considering nuclear energy potential in Lithuania  LRT

Saab’s next generation Digital Tower selected for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania - SaabSaab’s next generation Digital Tower selected for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania  Saab

Poland to send 5,000 troops to strengthen borders with Lithuania and Germany - ?? ???????-???????Poland to send 5,000 troops to strengthen borders with Lithuania and Germany  ?? ???????-???????

Germany stations troops in Lithuania - DWGermany stations troops in Lithuania  DW

Lithuania: Investigation into Baltcap Infrastructure Fund widens - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeLithuania: Investigation into Baltcap Infrastructure Fund widens  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Lithuania, Philippines unite to combat hybrid threats in new security pact - Trend News AgencyLithuania, Philippines unite to combat hybrid threats in new security pact  Trend News Agency

Migrant smugglers find new route into Poland - TVP WorldMigrant smugglers find new route into Poland  TVP World

Lithuania introduces new restrictions on gambling advertising - TVP WorldLithuania introduces new restrictions on gambling advertising  TVP World

Lithuania Purchases Polish MANPADS - defence24.comLithuania Purchases Polish MANPADS  defence24.com

Poland, Czechia, Lithuania to pull citizens from Israel - politico.euPoland, Czechia, Lithuania to pull citizens from Israel  politico.eu

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on receipt of a referral by the Republic of Lithuania - | International Criminal CourtStatement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on receipt of a referral by the Republic of Lithuania  | International Criminal Court

Enabling Inter-Municipal Shared Service Provision in Lithuania - OECDEnabling Inter-Municipal Shared Service Provision in Lithuania  OECD

Lithuania charges three with defacing anti-Soviet monument - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewLithuania charges three with defacing anti-Soviet monument  Global Banking | Finance | Review

Lithuanian FM holds talks with Belarusian opposition leader in Vilnius - Trend News AgencyLithuanian FM holds talks with Belarusian opposition leader in Vilnius  Trend News Agency

As Poland reintroduces border checks, Lithuanian travellers brace for disruptions - LRTAs Poland reintroduces border checks, Lithuanian travellers brace for disruptions  LRT

Poland reintroduces border controls with Germany, Lithuania in latest Schengen blow - EuractivPoland reintroduces border controls with Germany, Lithuania in latest Schengen blow  Euractiv

Germany deploys permanent troops to another country for the first time since World War II - CNNGermany deploys permanent troops to another country for the first time since World War II  CNN

Poland will temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany and Lithuania - AP NewsPoland will temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany and Lithuania  AP News

Tusk Announces Resumption of Border Controls with Germany and Lithuania - Kyiv PostTusk Announces Resumption of Border Controls with Germany and Lithuania  Kyiv Post

Nato's Achilles heel? The Suwalki Gap, and Lithuania's fears of a Russian attack - EUobserverNato's Achilles heel? The Suwalki Gap, and Lithuania's fears of a Russian attack  EUobserver

Poland to introduce border checks at 13 points with Lithuania - LRTPoland to introduce border checks at 13 points with Lithuania  LRT

Lithuania is heading to EuroBasket without Sabonis and Buzelis - EurohoopsLithuania is heading to EuroBasket without Sabonis and Buzelis  Eurohoops

Lithuanian Army Selects Poland’s GROM Portable Missiles to Strengthen Layered Air Defence Network - Army RecognitionLithuanian Army Selects Poland’s GROM Portable Missiles to Strengthen Layered Air Defence Network  Army Recognition

Poland has yet to inform Lithuania about border checks – VSAT - LRTPoland has yet to inform Lithuania about border checks – VSAT  LRT