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Lithuania to look into nuclear energy options
Friday, 4 July 2025 The Lithuanian government has decided to establish a working group to report on nuclear energy development opportunities in the country, with small modular reactors seen as a likely option. Ignalina (Image: Amentum) The working...

News: Zaha Hadid Architects to design new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport following international competition win
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the international competition to design a new arrivals terminal for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. This project represents a key component of the airport’s long-term plan to handle rising passenger numbers and...

Zaha Hadid Architects wins competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected as the winner of the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The project marks a major milestone in the airport’s long-term...

Lithuania Eyes Nuclear Comeback To Boost Energy Independence And Stability
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. On July 2, the Lithuanian Government kicked the tires on the possibility of ramping up nuclear energy in the country, giving the green light to form a specialized working group under the...

Lithuanian gov't approves assessment of nuclear energy potential
VILNIUS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The Lithuanian government approved a proposal by the Energy Ministry on Wednesday to evaluate the potential for developing nuclear energy in the country. A special working group will be established to conduct the...

Lithuanian economy minister highlights advancements in lasers and potential partnerships with Korea
Lithuanian Economy and Innovation Minister Lukas Savickas speaks in an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily at the Lithuanian Embassy in central Seoul on June 30. [PARK SANG-MOON] [INTERVIEW] From powering world-class universities to eyeing...

‘Lithuania is ready to be Korea’s fastest gateway to Europe’
Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation says Lithuania courting Korean investment with vision of high-tech synergy Lithuania is intensifying its efforts to deepen economic ties with South Korea, positioning itself both as a gateway to European...

Summer weather to visit Estonia for a few days
The heat from Southern Europe is currently heading toward the Baltic Sea. Estonia is in for a few days of warm summer weather. On Wednesday, Estonia will lie on the edge of a high-pressure system slowly moving eastward from Central Europe. This...

On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...

Lithuania Notifies UN Of Its Exit From Landmine Ban Convention
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. On June 27, Lithuania officially submitted its withdrawal notice from the Ottawa Convention to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Trend reports. However, the revocation will take...

What is Jonas Valanciunas' net worth in 2025? Exploring NBA veteran’s career earnings, endorsements, and more
What is Jonas Valanciunas' net worth in 2025? (Image Credit: Getty Images) Jonas Valanciunas was drafted into the NBA by the Toronto Raptors in 2011. He is a Lithuanian player who started nine of the 32 games he played from the Sacramento Kings’...

Nordic Baltic Hydrogen Corridor received EU funding support
The project partners of the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) – Finland’s Gasgrid, Estonia’s Elering, Latvia’s Conexus Baltic Grid, Lithuania’s Amber Grid, Poland’s Gaz-System, and Germany’s Ontras have signed a grant agreement with the...

U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Lithuania For Strategic Security Talks
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. On June 30, a delegation of U.S. Congressional employees who support members of the Senate and House of Representatives in their official duties visited Lithuania for a series of...

My affordable twin city break in Lithuania using a €10 train
A Baltic escape is a welcome alternative to Europe’s hotspots, with milder weather and good-value meals and hotels The aroma of smoked sausages filled my nose and colourful flowers spilt out of baskets in the Ūkininkų Turgelis – Kaunas’s Saturday...

Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia Officially Submit Withdrawal Notices From Ottawa Convention To United Nations
Vilinus: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have officially submitted their withdrawal notices from the Ottawa Convention to the United Nations Secretary-General. About The Decision The three Baltic nations cited evolving national security needs as the...

Zaha Hadid Architects to Redesign Vilnius Airport Arrivals Terminal, Merging Baltic Heritage with Futuristic Vision
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been announced as the winner of the international design competition for the new Arrivals Terminal at Vilnius Airport, Lithuania’s largest and busiest air hub. This milestone project is more than a striking new...
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia notify UN of withdrawal from mine ban treaty
VILNIUS, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia officially submitted their withdrawal notices from the Ottawa Convention to the United Nations Secretary-General on Friday. The three Baltic nations cited evolving national security needs...

Zaha Hadid Architects selected to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been announced as the winner of the international architectural competition to design Vilnius Airport's new arrivals terminal, according to a statement released by Lithuanian Airports. In order to meet the projected...

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
The rainy start to summer has cast a shadow over Lithuania’s rural tourism sector, with guesthouses reporting massive cancellations, with up to 80% of guests changing their plans, LRT reports. Water-based businesses are also suffering, as people...

The NATO Meeting in The Hague and the Latest Developments in the International Security Environment
Conclusions and Lessons for Military and Intelligence Services “Geopolitics does not forgive ignorance and does not reward indecision.” — adapted from Zbigniew Brzezinski By Corneliu Pivariu The NATO meeting held in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025,...