Lithuania

Regional anti-corruption platform established to safeguard Ukraine’s reconstruction funds

The Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania (STT), together with the Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO), the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB), the Corruption Prevention and [..]

Can “Kaunavilnis” be Lithuania’s beating heart? A twin city vision divides opinion

By Agnė Baltrūnaitė, LRT.lt. “If other cities don’t mind, Kaunavilnis is the heart of Lithuania,” proclaimed a 2022 exhibition organised by the Kaunas City Museum and the MO Museum, inviting [..]

Dating apps as emotional rollercoasters: what risks do they pose to mental health?

By Ugnė Blekaitytė, LRT.lt. For many, dating apps can feel more like a gambling trip than a path to romance. Disappearing mid-conversation can lead to low self-esteem and automatic reaching [..]

Baltic VC FIRSTPICK and Lost Astronaut join forces to scale 100 early-stage startups

February 25th, 2026. Who do these kids think they are, dropping out of college, vibecoding, and starting tech companies before they’re 25? Apparently, they think they’re the next unicorns, and [..]

Honorary consul general of Lithuania Shigehiro Komaru awarded the VMU gold medal

On 24 February, the highest award of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), the Gold Medal, was presented to Shigehiro Komaru, Honorary Consul General of Lithuania. The Consul was honoured for his [..]

Fake followers and frozen accounts: digital battle around Lithuania’s Nemunas Dawn

By Jurga Bakaitė, LRT.lt. Allegations have surfaced in Lithuania that critics of the political party Nemunas Dawn are being blocked on Facebook after sharing posts critical of the party, prompting [..]

Do foreign firms get a smoother ride than local businesses in Lithuania?

By Žygintas Abromaitis, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Business leaders and investors say the previous government’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy have fallen short, while concerns persist that foreign investors enjoy more favourable [..]

Vilnius prepares for possible Neris flooding as forecasters warn of thaw

By Modesta Gaučaitė-Znutienė, LRT.lt. Although freezing temperatures continue across Lithuania, authorities are urging residents in some areas to prepare for possible flooding if a thaw causes the Neris River to [..]

One in five Lithuanians lives in poverty, among worst rates in EU

By Justina Ilkevičiūtė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. About one in five residents in Lithuania lives in poverty, the State Data Agency (VDA) reported, with the most affected groups including people struggling [..]

More than a “shipload of beans”: what does EU-India trade deal offer for Lithuania?

By Edgaras Savickas, LRT.lt. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hailed the new EU-India free trade agreement as the “mother of all deals”, but economists say its immediate [..]

What is Lithuania spending its record-breaking military budget on?

By Žygintas Abromaitis, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania is allocating a record 4.79 billion euros to defence this year, with more than one-third of the budget earmarked for the acquisition of [..]

Baltic startup funding surged to €607 million in 2025 as early-stage investment expands

Baltic startup funding rose in 2025, with total venture capital deployed in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia startups reaching €607 million, up from €505 million in 2024. The details of this [..]

GenZ at work: young Lithuanians change jobs frequently, employers try to adapt

By Vesta Silantjevienė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Young people in Lithuania are changing jobs at a rapid pace, often cycling through several workplaces within a year, prompting employers to adjust schedules [..]

The President of Lithuania discussed bilateral relations and regional security with the King of Denmark

The President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, and the First Lady, Diana Nausėdienė, on Wednesday met at the Presidential Palace with King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen [..]

Does Lithuania have a plan B if America pulls back?

By Benas Gerdžiūnas, LRT.lt. Lithuania has staked its security on the United States and its military presence in the region as well as the unity of NATO. But if that [..]

Can your boss force you to quit? What Lithuanian law allows – explainer

Lithuania’s State Labour Inspectorate warns that an employee’s request to quit a job is lawful only if it reflects the worker’s genuine and free will, not pressure, deception or coercion [..]

Changes in Lithuanian driver’s licence validity rules: what every foreigner should know

By Marius Monkevičius, LRT.lt. A new system came into force in Lithuania in 2025 linking medical checks directly to the validity of a driver’s licence. In practice, this means that [..]

From Greenland to Kapčiamiestis: the perspective from NATO’s military headquarters

By Milda Vilikanskytė, Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT.lt from Brussels. Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas, Director General of NATO’s International Military Staff, has told LRT that the Alliance is preparing to respond to [..]

Newly rebranded GetJet Group plans further expansion: 200 new hires, larger fleet, expanded MRO

GetJet Aviation Holdings, an international aviation services group headquartered in Lithuania, is rebranded as GetJet Group. This change supports the group’s 2026 Growth Strategy, aimed at building a more efficient [..]

Winter cold freezes Lithuania’s rivers, raises flood risk on Neris

Prolonged winter cold has frozen even Lithuania’s largest rivers, with ice gripping the Neris River on Wednesday morning and prompting warnings of a possible flood. Vilnius municipal company Grinda said [..]

Is Lithuania’s housing market becoming a bubble?

By Sandra Vilimaitė, LRT RADIO, LRT.lt. The Bank of Lithuania is recording a rapid acceleration in house price growth, which has doubled since the start of the year. Economists are [..]

Meeting with president fails to assuage local concerns about planned military ground

By Enrika Gecaitė, Jūratė Anilionytė, Rūta Ribačiauskienė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda met with residents of Kapčiamiestis on Thursday amid persevering opposition to a planned military training ground [..]

Not a “crypto haven”: new regulation drastically shrinks Lithuania’s crypto asset sector

By Edgaras Savickas, LRT.lt. Lithuania has sharply narrowed its crypto sector after the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, or MiCA, took effect, signalling a clear policy choice not to [..]

Border guards to “assess arguments” after court ruling on unlawful migrant pushbacks

By Benas Gerdžiūnas, LRT.lt. The State Border Guard Service (VSAT) said on Thursday it will “assess the arguments” following a court ruling which described the pushback of migrants at the [..]

US action in Venezuela and force-based order – a danger for Lithuania?

By Benas Gerdžiūnas, Austė Sargytė, LRT.lt. America’s seizure of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader marks a new stage in geopolitics. Washington is declaring its return to a 19th-century doctrine of “spheres of [..]

Lithuanians jump aboard the silver rush

By Jonas Daveikis, LRT.lt. With silver prices climbing towards historic highs, a company trading in the metal says Lithuanians are buying it even by the kilogramme. At the start of [..]

Lithuania preps bridges for demolition on Belarus, Russia borders

By Benas Gerdžiūnas, LRT.lt. People in Lithuania have noticed construction work taking place almost simultaneously on bridges close to the Belarusian border. The Lithuanian Armed Forces confirmed to LRT.lt that [..]

Long weekend bonanza: Lithuania will have six in 2026

By Gabrielė Jankienė, LRT.lt. Those lucky instances when a public holiday falls on a Friday or a Monday, giving most workers three uninterrupted days off. Employees in Lithuania can expect [..]

New helmet rules aim to curb electric scooter injuries in Lithuania

By Ignas Andriukevičius, LRT RADIO, LRT.lt. All riders of electric micromobility vehicles in Lithuania will be required to wear helmets starting next year, under new safety rules aimed at reducing [..]

Lithuania updates security strategy, highlighting “existential” threat from Russia

By Edvardas Špokas, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania is updating its national security strategy, warning that the country faces an existential threat and that Russia could be capable of waging war [..]

Are Lithuanians bad drivers?

By Rūta Kupetytė, LRT RADIJAS, LRT.lt. A fifth of drivers in Lithuania rate the country’s road culture as poor, while 60% say it could be much better, according to a [..]

More than gifts: how commerce came to define modern Christmas

By Teresė Bernatonytė, LRT RADIO. “Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more,” the line comes from How the Grinch Stole [..]

Media: Trump administration recalls dozens of US ambassadors, reports include Lithuania

The administration of US President Donald Trump is recalling dozens of American ambassadors from posts around the world, with some reports listing Lithuania among the countries affected. According to US [..]

EU ready to revisit Ukraine funding if new loan falls short – Lithuania’s president

The European Union will revisit the issue of financing Ukraine if a newly agreed 90-billion-euro loan proves insufficient, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said Friday. “The financing issue has been resolved. [..]

Protests over media freedom in Lithuania continue – here’s what you need to know

By Benas Gerdžiūnas, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s civil society sector is organising protests against plans to politicise the public broadcaster, LRT. Here’s what’s been happening so far. Around 12,000 people – or [..]

Will US pressure Lithuania to lift sanctions on Belarus? Three scenarios

By Eglė Samoškaitė, LRT.lt. Belarus has released 123 political prisoners in exchange for a US decision to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash fertilisers, a move that analysts say reflects Washington’s [..]

European astronauts to sample Lithuanian space snacks made in Panevėžys

By Vesta Silantjevienė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. European astronauts will soon snack on bite-sized Lithuanian creations in orbit after the European Space Agency approved three recipes developed in Panevėžys. The space [..]

Sources: Tsikhanouskaya preparing to move office from Vilnius to Warsaw

By LRT.lt. Belarusian democratic leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and at least part of her team are preparing to relocate from Vilnius to Warsaw, several well-informed sources told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s [..]

NATO troops in Baltics say they are adapting to lessons from Ukraine

By Simas Prašmantas, LRT.lt. Canadian troops leading NATO’s multinational brigade in Latvia say they are adapting to the drone lessons from Ukraine, while rising regional tensions in Eastern Europe give [..]

Revenge or necessary cuts? Culture institutions see funding slashed following protests

By Aistė Valiauskaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. The biggest cuts in the upcoming budget are set to target the Media Support Fund and to the National Museum, whose head was one [..]

Protests, sanctions, and “chaos”: pressure mounts on Lithuanian govt amid balloon crisis

By Goda Malinauskaitė, Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT TV, LRT.lt. As Lithuanian trucking companies prepare a protest in Vilnius over thousands of vehicles stranded at the Belarus border, Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė [..]

Study finds Lithuanian teens smoke and drink less, prescription drug misuse on the rise

By Urtė Šlevaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. A new European school survey shows that smoking and alcohol use among Lithuanian minors continues to decline, but experts warn that the misuse of [..]

Kaunas to begin €10m restoration of historic central post office

By Jūratė Anilionytė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Renovation work on Kaunas’ historic central post office, one of the most significant buildings from the city’s interwar period, will begin soon, officials said. [..]

Finnair cancels evening flights to Vilnius over balloon disruptions

By Jonas Deveikis, LRT.lt. Finnair is cancelling one of its evening flights from Helsinki to Vilnius, citing contraband balloons launched from Belarus and related operational challenges, Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) said [..]

Repair, not throw away: Lithuania considers measures to reduce electronic waste

By Justina Ilkevičiūtė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania is preparing new measures to encourage consumers to repair broken electronics rather than replace them, including extending warranties for repaired goods and joining [..]

Psychologist access in Lithuania: easier for the high earners, a struggle for seniors

By Ugnė Blekaitytė, LRT.lt. A survey conducted by Baltijos tyrimai for LRT.lt shows that 40% of Lithuanian residents believe psychological services are hard to access due to long waiting lists. [..]

Lithuanian lawmakers begin debate on allowing 16-year-olds to vote in local elections

By Reda Gilytė, Aistė Valiauskaitė, Goda Malinauskaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. The Lithuanian parliament last week opened debate on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote [..]

Funding shortfall risks ending block on Sputnik Radio broadcasts in Lithuania

By Jurga Bakaitė, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s effort to block broadcasts from the Russian state-run radio station Sputnik may be short-lived, as the Culture Ministry failed to secure funding needed to continue [..]

Council of Europe warns of “risks to LRT” over politicisation attempts

By LRT.lt. The Council of Europe has warned against a proposal to make it easier to dismiss the Director General of LRT and against plans to freeze, then cut, LRT [..]

Lithuania’s goal of normalising ties with China shows little progress

Lithuania’s new government has set a goal of normalising diplomatic relations with China to the level maintained by other EU member states, but early signs suggest the effort will not [..]

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