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Lithuanian President’s Việt Nam visit expected to open new chapter in bilateral ties: Ambassador
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI – The official visit to Việt Nam by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his wife from June 11-12 will open a new chapter in bilateral relations in a rapidly changing international context with many intertwisted opportunities and...
Crossing the line: Will Lithuania’s ICJ case against Belarus set a precedent for state accountability in human smuggling?
Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
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June 18, 2025
On 19 May 2025, Lithuania filed a case against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Alexander Lukashenko’s regime of breaching the UN Protocol Against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air through what is...
Lithuanian President’s Vietnam visit expected to open new chapter in bilateral ties: Ambassador
VietnamPlus
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June 9, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The official visit to Vietnam by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his spouse from June 11-12 will opening a new chapter in the bilateral relations in a rapidly changing international context with many intertwisted...
Vilnius Prepares for a River Revolution: When Can We Ride the Electric Boats on the Neris?
The Baltic Review
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June 9, 2025
Imagine a warm summer evening, peacefully gliding along the water of the Neris River as the lights of Vilnius drift by. Sound like a dream? Soon, it will be a reality! The Lithuanian capital is getting ready to launch a long-awaited project:...
Beyond talk – how Lithuania’s Taurage is turning sustainability into everyday reality
The Baltic Times
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While many Lithuanian cities talk about sustainability, Taurage – a municipality of roughly 38,000 people in western Lithuania – is acting and setting the pace for others. Over the past decade, this once-ordinary town has transformed into one of...
Finland Pulls Out of Ottawa Mine Ban Pact
Kyiv Post
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July 4, 2025
Finnish President Alexander Stubb approved the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines, citing a “deteriorated security situation.” Finland’s decision will take effect six months after it...
Bear in the Big City: Vilnius on Edge Over an Unexpected Visitor
The Baltic Review
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June 15, 2025
An unprecedented tension is gripping the Lithuanian capital. Residents are sharing dashcam footage and social media posts about a bear roaming freely, first in the suburbs and then on the streets of Vilnius itself. Authorities and experts are...
Lithuanian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Prince Albert II of Monaco in Ceremony Marking Strong Bilateral Ties
The Baltic Times
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MONACO – In a ceremony reflecting the warmth and strength of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Lithuania and the Principality of Monaco, H.E. Arnoldas Pranckevičius, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Lithuania, presented his...
Nerijus Maliukevicius, Lithuanian expert on countering information and psychological operations
Ukrinform
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Nerijus Maliukevicius is a leading Lithuanian expert on countering information and psychological operations (IPSO) during times of crisis and conflict. He is the author of two books and numerous studies on combating Russian propaganda and...
Room for Việt Nam and Lithuania to expand economic ties
Vietnam News
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June 12, 2025
HÀ NỘI — There is plenty of room for Việt Nam and Lithuania to foster bilateral cooperation in a wide range of sectors such as garment and textile, chemical, information and technology, renewable energy and engineering. That was the message from...
Romania tops EU grain exports for the 2024-2025 season
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
BUCHAREST, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Romania has emerged as the European Union's leading grain exporter for the 2024-2025 commercial year (between July 2024-June 2025), recording the largest wheat, barley, and corn exports in the bloc, according to...
Weekly highlights: Vietnam, Lithuania eye stronger trade and investment during historic visit
VietnamPlus
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June 12, 2025
Here are selected events from June 6-12 - Vietnam, Lithuania eye stronger trade and investment during historic visit - Vietnam reaffirms ASEAN’s ocean stance, co-chairs UNOC 3 panel on sustainable fisheries - Vietnamese PM’s historic visit boosts...
Silent risk to net-zero commitment: climate policy meets national security
The Strategist
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June 13, 2025
Australia faces a growing dilemma: in attempting to ease genuine climate challenges, it is creating national security vulnerabilities by embedding Chinese smart technologies in critical infrastructure. This includes solar inverters and batteries....
State leader hosts grand banquet for Lithuanian President
VietnamPlus
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June 12, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) - State President Luong Cuong and his spouse hosted a State banquet in Hanoi on June 12 evening in honour of visiting Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his spouse. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, President Cuong, on behalf of...
Việt Nam, Lithuania open new chapter in bilateral relations
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese President Lương Cường on Thursday hosted an official welcome ceremony for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and his spouse in Hà Nội, marking the beginning of a two-day official visit to Việt Nam from June 11 to 12. This is...
Vietnamese President holds talks with Lithuanian counterpart
Vietnam Pictorial
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June 11, 2025
Vietnamese President holds talks with Lithuanian counterpart State President Luong Cuong (L) and his Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nauseda (Photo: VNA) State President Luong Cuong held talks with his Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nauseda in...
Việt Nam, Lithuania agree to deepen economic ties
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and Lithuania have agreed to expand cooperation mechanisms and accelerate the implementation of a double taxation avoidance agreement, aiming to remove trade barriers and boost bilateral market access, investment and economic...
Vietnamese President hosts welcome ceremony for Lithuanian counterpart
VietnamPlus
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June 12, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Luong Cuong and his spouse chaired a welcome ceremony for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and his spouse, who are on an official visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi on June 12. Following the ceremony, the two Presidents...
How do solar and wind change the electric grid?
Science Feedback
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July 4, 2025
Source: David Ratledge/CC BY 4.0 Electric grids are not simple. Adding new power plants to the grid is nothing like plugging in a television or a lamp. The reality is far more complicated, and it can vary quite a lot from country to country or...
The EU has channelled €3.66 billion into cleaner energy projects across nine member states
Open Access Government
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July 4, 2025
The funds will support 34 clean energy and infrastructure projects in nine EU Member States, marking the largest disbursement from the Fund since its launch in 2021. The latest financing round focuses on modernising energy systems, reducing...