Lithuania

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

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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
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Lithuania charges 15 over alleged Russian-backed parcel bombs - BBC
  1. Lithuania charges 15 over alleged Russian-backed parcel bombs  BBC
  2. 2024 parcel blasts in Europe organized by Russians with intelligence ties, Lithuania says  CNN
  3. UK, Lithuania and Latvia detain people over allegations of arson and spying for Russia  Arab News
  4. Lithuanian prosecutors allege Russia-linked network planned arson attacks in Europe  theweek.in
  5. UK police make spying arrests as Lithuania probes Russia-linked sabotage  Business Standard
  6. Lithuania Uncovers Terrorist Group Linked to DHL Plane Crash and Warehouse Fires  ??????????
  7. Lithuania charges 15 with terrorism over ‘Russia bomb plot’  Arab News


Biggest battery order for Rolls-Royce: large-scale energy storage system in Lithuania - Rolls-Royce plcBiggest battery order for Rolls-Royce: large-scale energy storage system in Lithuania  Rolls-Royce plc

Lithuania Selects Post-Soviet Coming-of-Age ‘The Southern Chronicles’ as Oscar Candidate - VarietyLithuania Selects Post-Soviet Coming-of-Age ‘The Southern Chronicles’ as Oscar Candidate  Variety

Belarus prisoners forcibly deported to Lithuania after US deal, says opposition - The GuardianBelarus prisoners forcibly deported to Lithuania after US deal, says opposition  The Guardian

Lithuanian parliament approves Inga Ruginiene as new Prime Minister - NewsonairLithuanian parliament approves Inga Ruginiene as new Prime Minister  Newsonair

Restaurant Guide: The best restaurants in Lithuania 2025 - FalstaffRestaurant Guide: The best restaurants in Lithuania 2025  Falstaff

Russia-backed network behind detonating parcels in Europe, Lithuania says - Euronews.comRussia-backed network behind detonating parcels in Europe, Lithuania says  Euronews.com

Lithuania teaches children drone skills on 'Eastern flank' border with Russia - ReutersLithuania teaches children drone skills on 'Eastern flank' border with Russia  Reuters

Belarus: BAJ helps freed journalists resettle after ‘forced exile’ in Lithuania / FIP - International Federation of Journalists - IFJBelarus: BAJ helps freed journalists resettle after ‘forced exile’ in Lithuania / FIP  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

UK police arrest 3 for spying as Lithuania eyes Russia-linked sabotage network - South China Morning PostUK police arrest 3 for spying as Lithuania eyes Russia-linked sabotage network  South China Morning Post

Lithuania Presents X-WING Loitering Munition With Vertical Takeoff and 50 km Range - ??????????Lithuania Presents X-WING Loitering Munition With Vertical Takeoff and 50 km Range  ??????????

Lithuania Selects Post-Soviet Coming-of-Age ‘The Southern Chronicles’ as Oscar Candidate - IMDbLithuania Selects Post-Soviet Coming-of-Age ‘The Southern Chronicles’ as Oscar Candidate  IMDb

UK, Lithuania and Latvia detain people over allegations of arson and spying for Russia - AP NewsUK, Lithuania and Latvia detain people over allegations of arson and spying for Russia  AP News

Russia-linked group planned parcel bomb attacks in Europe - DWRussia-linked group planned parcel bomb attacks in Europe  DW

Russians with spy ties behind 2024 parcel explosions in Europe, Lithuania says - The Kyiv IndependentRussians with spy ties behind 2024 parcel explosions in Europe, Lithuania says  The Kyiv Independent

The Lost Shtetl: Unveiling Lithuania's Vanished Jewish Heritage - DevdiscourseThe Lost Shtetl: Unveiling Lithuania's Vanished Jewish Heritage  Devdiscourse

Lithuania issues first permit for private 5G network - TelecompaperLithuania issues first permit for private 5G network  Telecompaper

?ar queue at Belarus-Lithuania border grows tenfold in 24 hours - BelTA – News?ar queue at Belarus-Lithuania border grows tenfold in 24 hours  BelTA – News

Poland seeks to extend border checks with Germany and Lithuania by six months - TVP WorldPoland seeks to extend border checks with Germany and Lithuania by six months  TVP World

Telia Lithuania reports high demand for iPhone 17 - TelecompaperTelia Lithuania reports high demand for iPhone 17  Telecompaper

Lithuania’s Deputy FM discusses security priorities with NATO leadership - Trend News AgencyLithuania’s Deputy FM discusses security priorities with NATO leadership  Trend News Agency

Lithuania Cuts Final Energy Ties With Russia by Dismantling Kaliningrad Power Lines - UNITED24 MediaLithuania Cuts Final Energy Ties With Russia by Dismantling Kaliningrad Power Lines  UNITED24 Media

A group of Russian agents was detained in Lithuania for organizing terrorist attacks in Europe - Online.UAA group of Russian agents was detained in Lithuania for organizing terrorist attacks in Europe  Online.UA

UK and Lithuania arrest alleged Russian spies - Australian Broadcasting CorporationUK and Lithuania arrest alleged Russian spies  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Lithuania trains children in drone skills near Russian border - WIONLithuania trains children in drone skills near Russian border  WION

Lithuania to launch a tender for new electricity storage facilities - ceenergynewsLithuania to launch a tender for new electricity storage facilities  ceenergynews

Lithuania breaks up crime group tied to Russian intelligence [VIDEO] - TVP WorldLithuania breaks up crime group tied to Russian intelligence [VIDEO]  TVP World

Jolanta Mickute on preserving shtetl life erased by the Holocaust - ReutersJolanta Mickute on preserving shtetl life erased by the Holocaust  Reuters

Power and transport sectors are key areas for action in Lithuania’s pursuit of energy independence - IEA – International Energy AgencyPower and transport sectors are key areas for action in Lithuania’s pursuit of energy independence  IEA – International Energy Agency

Lithuanians uncover Russia-linked terror planning network - Baltic News NetworkLithuanians uncover Russia-linked terror planning network  Baltic News Network

Russia's neighbor Lithuania teaches children drone skills - The Jerusalem PostRussia's neighbor Lithuania teaches children drone skills  The Jerusalem Post

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

NATO troops in Lithuania hold non-stop drills to deter Russian threats [VIDEO] - TVP WorldNATO troops in Lithuania hold non-stop drills to deter Russian threats [VIDEO]  TVP World

Russia spreads fake story about 'Ukrainian drone' in Lithuania: Purpose revealed - RBC-UkraineRussia spreads fake story about 'Ukrainian drone' in Lithuania: Purpose revealed  RBC-Ukraine

Why a political crisis has erupted in Lithuania and whether it poses risks for Kyiv - ??????????? ??????Why a political crisis has erupted in Lithuania and whether it poses risks for Kyiv  ??????????? ??????

UNESCO headquarters honors 150 years of Lithuanian artist - Trend News AgencyUNESCO headquarters honors 150 years of Lithuanian artist  Trend News Agency

Lithuania foils Russian-linked ring planning four terror attacks across Europe - Euromaidan PressLithuania foils Russian-linked ring planning four terror attacks across Europe  Euromaidan Press

Lithuania has completely dismantled all sections of power lines with Russia - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Lithuania has completely dismantled all sections of power lines with Russia  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Instrumentalized Migration and Jurisdictional Challenges: Lithuania v. Belarus at the ICJ - EJIL: Talk!Instrumentalized Migration and Jurisdictional Challenges: Lithuania v. Belarus at the ICJ  EJIL: Talk!

Polish expert: Lithuania will benefit from Poland’s border closure with Belarus - BelTA – NewsPolish expert: Lithuania will benefit from Poland’s border closure with Belarus  BelTA – News

Lithuania charges 15 over alleged Russian-backed parcel bombs - Report.azLithuania charges 15 over alleged Russian-backed parcel bombs  Report.az

Lithuania’s Teltonika opens four new factories in €320m high-tech investment - LRTLithuania’s Teltonika opens four new factories in €320m high-tech investment  LRT

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

Lithuania Uncovers Russia-Linked Terror Network Behind Explosive Parcel Attacks Across Europe - UNITED24 MediaLithuania Uncovers Russia-Linked Terror Network Behind Explosive Parcel Attacks Across Europe  UNITED24 Media

Lithuania completely disconnects itself from Russian energy grid - RBC-UkraineLithuania completely disconnects itself from Russian energy grid  RBC-Ukraine

Lithuanian prosecutors allege Russia-linked network planned arson attacks in Europe - yahoo.comLithuanian prosecutors allege Russia-linked network planned arson attacks in Europe  yahoo.com

Lithuania win Baltic derby to snatch Quarter-Finals spot - fiba.basketballLithuania win Baltic derby to snatch Quarter-Finals spot  fiba.basketball

Environment at a Glance: Lithuania - OECDEnvironment at a Glance: Lithuania  OECD

Lithuania: what to expect from the new government? - eurotopics.netLithuania: what to expect from the new government?  eurotopics.net

Lithuania's Defense Minister: 'We will never trust Russia' - DWLithuania's Defense Minister: 'We will never trust Russia'  DW

UK, Lithuania and Latvia detain people over allegations of arson and spying for Russia - The Killeen Daily HeraldUK, Lithuania and Latvia detain people over allegations of arson and spying for Russia  The Killeen Daily Herald

Lithuania foils parcel bomb plot linked to Russian intelligence, targeting Germany, UK and Poland - podcasty.polskieradio.plLithuania foils parcel bomb plot linked to Russian intelligence, targeting Germany, UK and Poland  podcasty.polskieradio.pl

Lithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas resigns following protests - Al JazeeraLithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas resigns following protests  Al Jazeera

Russia-backed network behind detonating parcels in Europe, Lithuania says - MSNRussia-backed network behind detonating parcels in Europe, Lithuania says  MSN

Lithuania says it busted Russian-linked network that planned terror attacks in Europe - LRTLithuania says it busted Russian-linked network that planned terror attacks in Europe  LRT

Russian drone that crashed in Lithuania in late July said to have been deliberately launched from Belarus - ?????????? ??????Russian drone that crashed in Lithuania in late July said to have been deliberately launched from Belarus  ?????????? ??????

Lithuania's unexpected hero: Europe meets Arnas Velicka - fiba.basketballLithuania's unexpected hero: Europe meets Arnas Velicka  fiba.basketball

Giannis, Greece overcome Lithuania for first Semi-Final in 16 years - fiba.basketballGiannis, Greece overcome Lithuania for first Semi-Final in 16 years  fiba.basketball

Lithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat - The GuardianLithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat  The Guardian

Lithuania probing over 10 cases of hostile activities against state – top prosecutor - DelfiLithuania probing over 10 cases of hostile activities against state – top prosecutor  Delfi

Lithuania 2-3 Netherlands: Memphis Depay scores 51st international goal to become record scorer for Dutch - BBCLithuania 2-3 Netherlands: Memphis Depay scores 51st international goal to become record scorer for Dutch  BBC

Lithuania: EU funds for rural car services allegedly diverted to motor racing - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeLithuania: EU funds for rural car services allegedly diverted to motor racing  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked sabotage network as UK police make arrests for spying - El Paso Inc.Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked sabotage network as UK police make arrests for spying  El Paso Inc.

Russia-backed network behind detonating parcels in Europe, Lithuania says - Yahoo News UKRussia-backed network behind detonating parcels in Europe, Lithuania says  Yahoo News UK

Northrop Grumman Expands Medium Caliber Ammunition Co-Production with Lithuania - Northrop GrummanNorthrop Grumman Expands Medium Caliber Ammunition Co-Production with Lithuania  Northrop Grumman

Lithuania picks Pietinia Kronikas as its Oscar submission for best international feature - LRTLithuania picks Pietinia Kronikas as its Oscar submission for best international feature  LRT

Lithuanian prosecutors allege Russia-linked network planned arson attacks in Europe - The IndependentLithuanian prosecutors allege Russia-linked network planned arson attacks in Europe  The Independent

Lithuania travel - Lonely PlanetLithuania travel  Lonely Planet

Lithuania’s Granta unveils X-WING loitering munition - UK Defence JournalLithuania’s Granta unveils X-WING loitering munition  UK Defence Journal

Lithuania gets new ruling coalition - politico.euLithuania gets new ruling coalition  politico.eu

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

Lithuania asks NATO for more air defences after drones land on its territory - ReutersLithuania asks NATO for more air defences after drones land on its territory  Reuters

Lithuania opens drone school just 20 km from Kaliningrad - RBC-UkraineLithuania opens drone school just 20 km from Kaliningrad  RBC-Ukraine

Lithuania sets up 'dragon teeth' barriers at borders with Belarus, Russia's Kaliningrad exclave - The Kyiv IndependentLithuania sets up 'dragon teeth' barriers at borders with Belarus, Russia's Kaliningrad exclave  The Kyiv Independent

Lukashenko: Poland, Lithuania have nothing to do with convicts' pardoning - BelTA – NewsLukashenko: Poland, Lithuania have nothing to do with convicts' pardoning  BelTA – News

Lithuania lock in 12-man roster ahead of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballLithuania lock in 12-man roster ahead of FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

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

Lithuania charges 15 with terrorism over ‘Russia bomb plot’ - CTV NewsLithuania charges 15 with terrorism over ‘Russia bomb plot’  CTV News

Lithuania: Lithuania Forms New Government after scandal - Friedrich Naumann FoundationLithuania: Lithuania Forms New Government after scandal  Friedrich Naumann Foundation

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

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

Lithuania's finance minister to lead caretaker government - ReutersLithuania's finance minister to lead caretaker government  Reuters

Former labor union leader elected as Lithuania’s new prime minister after predecessor quit - AP NewsFormer labor union leader elected as Lithuania’s new prime minister after predecessor quit  AP News

Space technology: Lithuania's promising space start-ups - BBCSpace technology: Lithuania's promising space start-ups  BBC

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)

UK police make arrests for spying as Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked sabotage network - WV NewsUK police make arrests for spying as Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked sabotage network  WV News

GPS jamming threat is real, Lithuania warns EU - politico.euGPS jamming threat is real, Lithuania warns EU  politico.eu

Russia, Belarus launch Zapad 2025 drills, Lithuania braces for provocations - LRTRussia, Belarus launch Zapad 2025 drills, Lithuania braces for provocations  LRT

Lithuania urges NATO to boost air defences after Russian drone incident - France 24Lithuania urges NATO to boost air defences after Russian drone incident  France 24

From Spices to Shipping: Lithuania’s Klaipeda Seeks Indian Investment - Times NowFrom Spices to Shipping: Lithuania’s Klaipeda Seeks Indian Investment  Times Now

Lithuania charges 15 with terrorism over ‘Russia bomb plot’ - Arab News PKLithuania charges 15 with terrorism over ‘Russia bomb plot’  Arab News PK

Lithuania’s incoming government remains ambiguous about tax changes - LRTLithuania’s incoming government remains ambiguous about tax changes  LRT

Lithuania unveils plans for multi-layer border defense line - Defense NewsLithuania unveils plans for multi-layer border defense line  Defense News

Russian agents busted in Lithuania for coordinating Europe-wide parcel explosions, IKEA fire - RBC-UkraineRussian agents busted in Lithuania for coordinating Europe-wide parcel explosions, IKEA fire  RBC-Ukraine