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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‘We Are Many’: Russian Exiles in Lithuania Join Global 'Noon Against Putin' Protest - The Moscow Times‘We Are Many’: Russian Exiles in Lithuania Join Global 'Noon Against Putin' Protest  The Moscow Times

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Russia blamed after Navalny’s former chief of staff attacked with hammer in Lithuania - CNNRussia blamed after Navalny’s former chief of staff attacked with hammer in Lithuania  CNN

Russia can fight on in Ukraine for at least two years, Lithuania says - ReutersRussia can fight on in Ukraine for at least two years, Lithuania says  Reuters

Leonid Volkov: Navalny ally blames Putin henchmen for attack in Lithuania - BBCLeonid Volkov: Navalny ally blames Putin henchmen for attack in Lithuania  BBC

Late Russian leader Navalny's aide Volkov attacked with hammer in Lithuania - Hindustan TimesLate Russian leader Navalny's aide Volkov attacked with hammer in Lithuania  Hindustan Times

Lithuania blames Putin for Vilnius hammer attack on Navalny aide - The GuardianLithuania blames Putin for Vilnius hammer attack on Navalny aide  The Guardian

Germany to deploy troops in Lithuania, first move of its kind since World War II - EuronewsGermany to deploy troops in Lithuania, first move of its kind since World War II  Euronews

Navalny's former policy chief brutally attacked in Lithuania - POLITICO EuropeNavalny's former policy chief brutally attacked in Lithuania  POLITICO Europe

Ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny attacked in Lithuania - CBS NewsAlly of late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny attacked in Lithuania  CBS News

Lithuania: Nine individuals and two companies indicted for subsidy fraud | European Public Prosecutor's Office - European Public Prosecutor's OfficeLithuania: Nine individuals and two companies indicted for subsidy fraud | European Public Prosecutor's Office  European Public Prosecutor's Office

Lithuania and Latvia seize Russian cars pursuant to EU ban - Global SanctionsLithuania and Latvia seize Russian cars pursuant to EU ban  Global Sanctions

'A fight for your way of life': Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformation - FRANCE 24 English'A fight for your way of life': Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformation  FRANCE 24 English

Lithuania points finger at Russia for attack on Navalny aide - Al Jazeera EnglishLithuania points finger at Russia for attack on Navalny aide  Al Jazeera English

Korea, Lithuania to seek closer cooperation in trade, investment - ??????Korea, Lithuania to seek closer cooperation in trade, investment  ??????

Leonid Volkov, close ally of late Russian Opposition leader Navalny, reportedly attacked in Lithuania's capital - The HinduLeonid Volkov, close ally of late Russian Opposition leader Navalny, reportedly attacked in Lithuania's capital  The Hindu

Speed bumps on the road for the German brigade in Lithuania - RKK ICDSSpeed bumps on the road for the German brigade in Lithuania  RKK ICDS

Alexei Navalny aide Volkov attacked with hammer; Lithuania police launches probe - Hindustan TimesAlexei Navalny aide Volkov attacked with hammer; Lithuania police launches probe  Hindustan Times

Dissidents speak out from Lithuania after fleeing Putin's Russia | 60 Minutes - CBS NewsDissidents speak out from Lithuania after fleeing Putin's Russia | 60 Minutes  CBS News

Lithuania country profile - BBC.comLithuania country profile  BBC.com

'Clear political attack:'Navalny's former chief of staff attacked with hammer in Lithuania - The Times of India'Clear political attack:'Navalny's former chief of staff attacked with hammer in Lithuania  The Times of India

Lithuania warns against 'self-imposed red lines' on Russia - DW (English)Lithuania warns against 'self-imposed red lines' on Russia  DW (English)

Hammer attack on Navalny ally likely a warning to Russian opposition, Lithuania says - POLITICO EuropeHammer attack on Navalny ally likely a warning to Russian opposition, Lithuania says  POLITICO Europe

Putin Critic Exiled Navalny Ally Attacked With Hammer In Lithuania - NDTVPutin Critic Exiled Navalny Ally Attacked With Hammer In Lithuania  NDTV

In January, price for lumber exported from Lithuania increases 5% - Lesprom NetworkIn January, price for lumber exported from Lithuania increases 5%  Lesprom Network

Keeping Russian dissidents safe in Lithuania - CBS NewsKeeping Russian dissidents safe in Lithuania  CBS News

Keeping Russian dissidents safe in Lithuania - CBS NewsKeeping Russian dissidents safe in Lithuania  CBS News

Google Doodle celebrates Lithuania Independence Day 2024. Check history, significance, and more | Mint - MintGoogle Doodle celebrates Lithuania Independence Day 2024. Check history, significance, and more | Mint  Mint

Lithuania, 13 other countries urge EU to ramp up defence investment - LRTLithuania, 13 other countries urge EU to ramp up defence investment  LRT

Lithuania tightens controls on grain imports from high-risk territories - TVP WorldLithuania tightens controls on grain imports from high-risk territories  TVP World

Hitler didn't quit in 1938 and Putin won't stop at Ukraine, Lithuanian leader warns - POLITICO EuropeHitler didn't quit in 1938 and Putin won't stop at Ukraine, Lithuanian leader warns  POLITICO Europe

Where Russians go after speaking out against Vladimir Putin | 60 Minutes - CBS NewsWhere Russians go after speaking out against Vladimir Putin | 60 Minutes  CBS News

Navalny aide Volkov attacked with hammer in Lithuania - ReutersNavalny aide Volkov attacked with hammer in Lithuania  Reuters

Keenan Evans: 'I'd definitely represent Lithuania if I could' - BasketNews.comKeenan Evans: 'I'd definitely represent Lithuania if I could'  BasketNews.com

Russian attack on Navalny aide is first act of 'political terrorism' in Lithuania, official says - POLITICO EuropeRussian attack on Navalny aide is first act of 'political terrorism' in Lithuania, official says  POLITICO Europe

Lithuanian State Security attribute Navalny ally attack to Russia - EuronewsLithuanian State Security attribute Navalny ally attack to Russia  Euronews

Cool climes, great transport links and an intriguing history: Why you should visit Lithuania - EuronewsCool climes, great transport links and an intriguing history: Why you should visit Lithuania  Euronews

Germany's Rheinmetall confirms plans to build ammunition plant in Lithuania - LRTGermany's Rheinmetall confirms plans to build ammunition plant in Lithuania  LRT

Navalny Aide Likely Attacked By Russia’s Special Services, Lithuania Says—Here’s What To Know - ForbesNavalny Aide Likely Attacked By Russia’s Special Services, Lithuania Says—Here’s What To Know  Forbes

Russia Blamed For Attack On Navalny Ally In Lithuania - Strategic News Global - Strategic News GlobalRussia Blamed For Attack On Navalny Ally In Lithuania - Strategic News Global  Strategic News Global

Belarus blocks Lithuanian imports in retaliation to border closures - LRTBelarus blocks Lithuanian imports in retaliation to border closures  LRT

Lithuania's PM parroted Putin's election slogan. Now she's had to change it. - POLITICO EuropeLithuania's PM parroted Putin's election slogan. Now she's had to change it.  POLITICO Europe

Lithuanian Defense Minister Anusauskas Hands in Resignation - BloombergLithuanian Defense Minister Anusauskas Hands in Resignation  Bloomberg

Communication of a case to Lithuania - ECHR - ECHRCommunication of a case to Lithuania - ECHR  ECHR

Top Navalny aide Leonid Volkov recovering after hammer attack in Lithuania - ABC NewsTop Navalny aide Leonid Volkov recovering after hammer attack in Lithuania  ABC News

Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar to strengthen Lithuania's counter battery operations - ThalesThales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar to strengthen Lithuania's counter battery operations  Thales

Lithuania's FM slams Russian election as 'tragic farce' - LRTLithuania's FM slams Russian election as 'tragic farce'  LRT

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked near home in Lithuania - DW (English)Navalny ally Leonid Volkov attacked near home in Lithuania  DW (English)

Putin critic Navalny's ally Leonid Volkov attacked in Lithuania - Morung ExpressPutin critic Navalny's ally Leonid Volkov attacked in Lithuania  Morung Express

Top Navalny Aide Attacked With Hammer Outside Home in Lithuania - The New York TimesTop Navalny Aide Attacked With Hammer Outside Home in Lithuania  The New York Times

Lithuania Blames Russia for Hammer Attack on Exiled Navalny Aide - Voice of America - VOA NewsLithuania Blames Russia for Hammer Attack on Exiled Navalny Aide  Voice of America - VOA News

Lithuania’s Uneasy Spot on Europe’s Frontlines of Russia-Ukraine War - BloombergLithuania’s Uneasy Spot on Europe’s Frontlines of Russia-Ukraine War  Bloomberg

GRETA publishes its third report on Lithuania - Action against Trafficking in Human Beings - Council of EuropeGRETA publishes its third report on Lithuania - Action against Trafficking in Human Beings  Council of Europe

Lithuania: Stricter procedures for the employment of foreigners - European UnionLithuania: Stricter procedures for the employment of foreigners  European Union

Lithuania holds drills for hypothetical nuclear accident, testing sirens and emergency alerts - LRTLithuania holds drills for hypothetical nuclear accident, testing sirens and emergency alerts  LRT

Lithuania introduces tighter checks on Russian grain imports - LRTLithuania introduces tighter checks on Russian grain imports  LRT

Lithuania blames Russia for hammer attack on exiled Navalny aide - ThePrintLithuania blames Russia for hammer attack on exiled Navalny aide  ThePrint

Belarus deploys troops to Lithuanian border - TVP WorldBelarus deploys troops to Lithuanian border  TVP World

BCI training and roundtable in Lithuania - World Health Organization (WHO)BCI training and roundtable in Lithuania  World Health Organization (WHO)

Lithuanian government presents options how to fund 3% GDP defence spending - LRTLithuanian government presents options how to fund 3% GDP defence spending  LRT

First Lithuanian volunteer soldier killed defending Ukraine, buried in Vilnius – photo - Ukrainska PravdaFirst Lithuanian volunteer soldier killed defending Ukraine, buried in Vilnius – photo  Ukrainska Pravda

Keeping hospitals safe in emergencies: building capacity in Lithuania and Bosnia and Herzegovina - World Health Organization (WHO)Keeping hospitals safe in emergencies: building capacity in Lithuania and Bosnia and Herzegovina  World Health Organization (WHO)

Secretary General on official visit to Lithuania opens “Future of Democracy” Forum in Vilnius - Council of EuropeSecretary General on official visit to Lithuania opens “Future of Democracy” Forum in Vilnius  Council of Europe

Full-scale action against EUR 2 billion money laundering network via Lithuanian financial institution - EurojustFull-scale action against EUR 2 billion money laundering network via Lithuanian financial institution  Eurojust

You can stand under our umbrella - NATO HQYou can stand under our umbrella  NATO HQ

Attack on Volkov is first case of political terrorism in Lithuania – official - LRTAttack on Volkov is first case of political terrorism in Lithuania – official  LRT

Attack on Volkov in Lithuania likely organised by Russia – agency - LRTAttack on Volkov in Lithuania likely organised by Russia – agency  LRT

Attack on exiled Navalny aide was well planned, says Lithuania - ReutersAttack on exiled Navalny aide was well planned, says Lithuania  Reuters

Commission endorses Lithuania's €3.8 billion modified RRP - European CommissionCommission endorses Lithuania's €3.8 billion modified RRP  European Commission

Lithuania's Finance Ministry trims 2024 economic growth expectations - LRTLithuania's Finance Ministry trims 2024 economic growth expectations  LRT

Russia's Frozen Assets Should Be Seized, Lithuania's Simkus Says - BloombergRussia's Frozen Assets Should Be Seized, Lithuania's Simkus Says  Bloomberg

Lithuania: Nine detained in probe into fraud involving eco-friendly cling film | European Public Prosecutor's Office - European Public Prosecutor's OfficeLithuania: Nine detained in probe into fraud involving eco-friendly cling film | European Public Prosecutor's Office  European Public Prosecutor's Office

Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov Likely ‘Organized by Russia’ – Lithuania - The Moscow TimesAttack on Navalny Ally Volkov Likely ‘Organized by Russia’ – Lithuania  The Moscow Times

Lithuania: EPPO conducts searches in investigation into misappropriation of funds from BaltCap Infrastructure Fund ... - European Public Prosecutor's OfficeLithuania: EPPO conducts searches in investigation into misappropriation of funds from BaltCap Infrastructure Fund ...  European Public Prosecutor's Office

Home - Lithuania | The Netherlands and Lithuania - The Netherlands and YouHome - Lithuania | The Netherlands and Lithuania  The Netherlands and You

Why Does Lithuania Need an Indo-Pacific Strategy? - The DiplomatWhy Does Lithuania Need an Indo-Pacific Strategy?  The Diplomat

Navalny's former chief of staff attacked with hammer outside Lithuania home - The Washington PostNavalny's former chief of staff attacked with hammer outside Lithuania home  The Washington Post

Lithuania Eyes 'Russian Special Services' In Volkov Probe - Barron'sLithuania Eyes 'Russian Special Services' In Volkov Probe  Barron's

Belarus Calls Up Reservists in Readiness Drills, Unloads Tanks Near Lithuania - Kyiv PostBelarus Calls Up Reservists in Readiness Drills, Unloads Tanks Near Lithuania  Kyiv Post

Lithuania National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateLithuania National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Sputnik editor admits his mission was to 'destabilise' Lithuania - LRTSputnik editor admits his mission was to 'destabilise' Lithuania  LRT

Taiwan-Lithuania Ties Face Uncertainty Two Years After Taiwan Office Opened - Voice of America - VOA NewsTaiwan-Lithuania Ties Face Uncertainty Two Years After Taiwan Office Opened  Voice of America - VOA News

Lithuania's Viciunai executives represented Russia in meeting with Cuban minister - LRTLithuania's Viciunai executives represented Russia in meeting with Cuban minister  LRT

Attack on Navalny Aide Work of Russian Special Services: Lithuania Counter-Intelligence - Republic WorldAttack on Navalny Aide Work of Russian Special Services: Lithuania Counter-Intelligence  Republic World

The attack on a Russian opponent in Vilnius raises fears of Kremlin infiltration in Baltic countries - EL PAÍS USAThe attack on a Russian opponent in Vilnius raises fears of Kremlin infiltration in Baltic countries  EL PAÍS USA

Close ally of Alexei Navalny attacked in Lithuania's capital, team says - The Associated PressClose ally of Alexei Navalny attacked in Lithuania's capital, team says  The Associated Press

NATO deploys AWACS surveillance jets to Lithuania - NATO HQNATO deploys AWACS surveillance jets to Lithuania  NATO HQ

Ukrainian President Zelensky makes surprise visit to Lithuania to discuss war - CNNUkrainian President Zelensky makes surprise visit to Lithuania to discuss war  CNN

EU suspends WTO dispute against China's trade restrictions on Lithuania - POLITICO EuropeEU suspends WTO dispute against China's trade restrictions on Lithuania  POLITICO Europe

‘We’ll Keep Fighting’: Attack on Navalny Aide Volkov Startles, But Doesn't Deter Russian Exiles in Lithuania - The Moscow Times‘We’ll Keep Fighting’: Attack on Navalny Aide Volkov Startles, But Doesn't Deter Russian Exiles in Lithuania  The Moscow Times

Lithuania Says Russian Special Services Involved in Volkov Attack - The Moscow TimesLithuania Says Russian Special Services Involved in Volkov Attack  The Moscow Times

Kremlin declines to comment on attack of Navalny aide in Lithuania - The Hans IndiaKremlin declines to comment on attack of Navalny aide in Lithuania  The Hans India

Update: Lithuania: EPPO requests arrest of former BaltCap partner suspected of misappropriating €27 million ... - European Public Prosecutor's OfficeUpdate: Lithuania: EPPO requests arrest of former BaltCap partner suspected of misappropriating €27 million ...  European Public Prosecutor's Office

Lithuania's defence minister confirms resignation amid disagreements with PM - LRTLithuania's defence minister confirms resignation amid disagreements with PM  LRT

Recovery fund: Council greenlights updated national plans for Denmark, Lithuania, Austria and Sweden - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Recovery fund: Council greenlights updated national plans for Denmark, Lithuania, Austria and Sweden  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Belarus deploys equipment and troops to Lithuanian border - ???????Belarus deploys equipment and troops to Lithuanian border  ???????

Bank of Lithuania proposes financing defence through borrowing, tax hikes - LRTBank of Lithuania proposes financing defence through borrowing, tax hikes  LRT

Peterborough city centre lit up for Lithuania's Independence Day - BBC.comPeterborough city centre lit up for Lithuania's Independence Day  BBC.com

Lithuanian defence minister to resign – sources - LRTLithuanian defence minister to resign – sources  LRT

Conditions when Belarus may lift restrictions from imports from Lithuania specified - Belarus News (BelTA)Conditions when Belarus may lift restrictions from imports from Lithuania specified  Belarus News (BelTA)