VICE PRIME MINISTER FOR REINTEGRATION DISCUSSED TRANSNISTRIAN ISSUES WITH THE AMBASSADORS OF FRANCE AND LITHUANIA

The situation in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova and the promotion of an effective reintegration policy for the country were the main topics of discussion at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Roman Rosca...

Lithuania responds to overwhelming interest with new €45 million energy storage call

Amid overwhelming interest in the energy storage procurement earlier this year, the Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has approved an additional €45 million in funding to support the development of high-capacity electricity storage facilities. This...

Lithuania’s Ignitis Group Targets 700MW Offshore Wind Capacity

Lithuania’s state-owned Ignitis Group is set to compete in a significant tender for developing at least 700 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. This initiative, undertaken through its subsidiary Ignitis Renewables, aims to...

New X-WING Strike Drone from Lithuania, Priced at €10,000, Being Tested in Ukraine

Lithuanian company Granta Autonomy has introduced the loitering munition X‑WING — a light VTOL drone designed for precision strikes by infantry units. Testing was launched in the spring. However, the company states that all claimed specifications...

Lithuania launches 45 million euro funding call for energy storage expansion

The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has approved funding to increase high-capacity electricity storage systems in the country, with a call for applications set for 10 October, backed by nearly 45 million euros. The Environmental Project Management...

After two failed attempts, Saeima passes pollution law to avoid at least 300 million euros fine

On Thursday, after two unsuccessful attempts, the Saeima finally adopted amendments to the Law on Pollution in the second and final reading, aligning Latvia’s legislation with the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the new ETS2...

Google Launches Bank Account Verification Service in Europe for Business Customers from Lithuania

Google Payment Lithuania is launching a bank account verification service, a new optional solution designed to enhance the customer experience for business customers across Europe. The service is provided in collaboration with Open Banking...

Uncrowded European city is 'Christmas capital' with dazzling Christmas trees and markets

When looking to jet off for a festive getaway, you may be put off the idea of visiting a big city. The Christmas season becomes synonymous with shoulder–to–shoulder crowds, jammed squares, and endless queues. However, for those wanting some...

Lithuania Reduced The Level Of Physical Protection Of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaia

5 Photo: Zerkalo The head of the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry explained the reason. Lithuania is reducing the level of physical protection of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaia, who lives in Vilnius. This was announced to the portal LRT by Foreign Minister...

£12M track laying works begin in Lithuania on key 8.8km section of Rail Baltica

Track-laying has started on a key section of the Rail Baltica corridor in Jonava district, Lithuania, as contractors move from earthworks into one of the most visible phases of the project, the installation of the upper track structure. Work is...

How quickly the diplomatic climate changes: Congress on 'U.S. set to supply' Raytheon missiles to Pakistan

The Congress on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) took a swipe at the Modi Government over the U.S. reportedly set to supply Raytheon Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan, saying how quickly "diplomatic setbacks" accumulate....

“How quickly diplomatic climate changes”: Jairam Ramesh as Pakistan secures Air-to-Air Missiles deal with US

Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Wednesday took a dig at the BJP-led Central Government’s foreign policy after the US Department of War announced that Pakistan will receive American manufacturer Raytheon’s...

Vilnius Airport reopens after 25 contraband balloons enter Lithuanian airspace

Vilnius International Airport (VNO) has resumed operations following a brief closure on October 3–4, 2025, due to 25 weather balloons illegally entering Lithuanian airspace from Belarus. Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Centre stated that...

Lithuania eyes curbs on international students

Just days after Denmark announced new initiatives to prevent international students – with particular mention of those from Bangladesh and Nepal – from using their study stay as a backdoor to the country’s labour market, a Bill was introduced in...

Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes closed Lithuania's main airport for hours

By&nbspEuronews Published on 07/10/2025 - 17:52 GMT+2 Weather balloons carrying contraband cigarettes entered Lithuanian airspace on Saturday, leading to the closure of Vilnius Airport for hours, authorities have said. The disruption affected...

Most Lithuanian teachers highly confident, happy with their working conditions - ministry

VILNIUS - Lithuanian teachers have a high level of confidence in their teaching abilities and their ability to work with students with different needs, and are satisfied with their working conditions, according to the 2024 Teaching and Learning...

Travelxp launches on Cgates in Lithuania

Unplugged London debuts on 12 OctoberTravelxp has extended its reach in the Baltics through a new distribution deal with Cgates, one of Lithuania’s leading TV platforms. From September 1, 2025, Cgates subscribers can watch Travelxp HD as part of...

Lithuanian airport shut over cigarette-smuggling balloons

Lithuania’s main airport was forced to shut down overnight after balloons flew into its airspace, forcing flights to be diverted. Around 25 weather balloons – later discovered to be carrying smuggled cigarettes across the border from Belarus –...

Lithuania airport shut over cigarette-smuggling balloons

Lithuania’s main airport was forced to shut down overnight after balloons flew into its airspace, forcing diverted flights. More than 25 weather balloons, later discovered to be carrying smuggled cigarettes across the border from Belarus, delayed...

Canada and Allies Commit to Combatting Global Shadow Fleet Operations

Canada and Allies Commit to Combatting Global Shadow Fleet Operations In a significant move to address illicit maritime activities, Canada, alongside its allies from the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8, announced a robust commitment on Friday to...