Lithuania

Saudi food giant eyes investment in Lithuania’s shrinking dairy sector

By Irma Janauskaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. One of Saudi Arabia’s largest food and retail groups, BinDawood, is considering investing in Lithuania’s dairy industry, potentially by building a new processing plant [..]

Integration or electioneering? Vilnius’ clampdown on Russian language sparks debate

By Natalija Zverko, LRT.lt. Vilnius is tightening the use of Russian in municipal services, a move the capital’s mayor says is part of a consistent effort to strengthen Lithuanian as [..]

Demand for free Lithuanian language courses far exceeds places in Vilnius

By Goda Malinauskaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Demand for free Lithuanian language courses in Vilnius is far outstripping the number of available places, leaving some foreigners unable to enrol and instead [..]

Europe’s race for dual-use technology has a new contender: Vilnius

Europe’s rapid expansion of dual-use technologies is creating a new generation of innovation centers, and Vilnius is quickly becoming one of them. With strengths spanning lasers, AI, autonomous systems, and [..]

Not doomed but very risky: airBaltic’s financial troubles deepen as S&P cuts credit rating

By Jonas Deveikis, LRT.lt. Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is facing mounting financial pressure after S&P Global Ratings cut its credit rating to CCC- from CCC+, warning that the carrier may [..]

Sexual assault survivors in Lithuania face long waits for help – and lost evidence

By Urtė Šlevaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. People who have survived drug-facilitated sexual assault in Lithuania say they are being let down by a system with too few specialist services, no [..]

“Russians only understand force”: Did Poland make a mistake?

By Ieva Kuraitytė, LRT.lt. During one of the largest attacks on western Ukraine on July 30, a Russian missile crossed into Polish airspace for the first time before crashing on [..]

Lithuania is getting ready for EU Council presidency

By Edvardas Špokas, Enrika Gecaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt, Aistė Valiauskaitė. Lithuania is in the final stretch of preparations to take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European [..]

Lithuania, Latvia see Kremlin-linked retailer close – but a lookalike raises questions

By Edvardas Špokas, Irma Janauskaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuanian authorities are investigating whether the Russian-owned discount supermarket chain Mere, forced to close following European Union sanctions, has re-emerged under a [..]

Defying gravity: Kaunas Science Island’s 250-tonne marvel lifts curiosity

On Nemunas Island in Kaunas, Lithuania, a striking architectural experiment invites visitors to reconsider what’s possible in both physics and design. The centerpiece is a 250-tonne metal disc, seemingly suspended [..]

GetJet Group to establish new MRO facility at Vilnius International Airport

GetJet Group’s subsidiary Airhub Aviation has secured a site at Vilnius International Airport (VNO) through a land lease auction organized by Lithuanian Airports, marking a major step in the group’s [..]

Ordero startup raises €150K investment: next target, expansion in Poland

Ordero, a startup building a meal-ordering platform serving everything from schools and kindergartens to businesses, has raised a €150,000 investment from venture capital funds FIRSTPICK and Lost Astronaut. The investment [..]

No grace period: Lithuania’s new prime minister under scrutiny over doctoral thesis

By Aistė Valiauskaitė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius is facing questions over his doctoral dissertation after a complaint alleging possible plagiarism was submitted to the country’s academic [..]

Vilnius public transport faces disruptions amid vehicle shortages

By Jokūbas Naglinskas, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Vilnius officials are seeking ways to avoid disruptions to public transport services after the city’s municipal operator warned it may not have enough buses [..]

Latvia and Lithuania strengthen Baltic security, innovation and critical infrastructure through three cooperation agreements

Three cooperation documents were signed at the Latvia–Lithuania Defence and Security Business Forum in Vilnius, covering innovation and export promotion, defence industry development, and the resilience of critical energy infrastructure. [..]

GetJet Airlines and Airhub Aviation name Dakar Rally winner Vaidotas Žala brand ambassador

GetJet Airlines and Airhub Aviation, part of GetJet Group, have announced a long-term partnership with Dakar Rally 2026 winner and three-time Lithuanian Rally Champion Vaidotas Žala, who joins both companies [..]

“Nuclear option”: Lithuania mulls introducing border checks with Latvia

By Aistė Valiauskaitė, Aina Mizgirdė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s incoming Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas has not ruled out temporarily reintroducing border controls with Latvia as the number of migrants arriving [..]

Drug use raises alarm as Lithuania ranks among Europe’s worst-affected countries

By Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT.lt. The spread of illicit drugs across Europe is causing growing concern, according to the European Union Drugs Agency’s annual report published in late June, which warns [..]

Working two jobs at once? Lithuanian authorities warn of legal pitfalls

By Gabrielė Jankienė, LRT.lt. Moonlighting during working hours could land employees in trouble, Lithuania’s State Labour Inspectorate has warned, amid growing online chatter about combining two jobs to boost income. [..]

Lithuanian lawmakers look to better discipline electric scooter riders

By Kristina Karlonė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s parliament is considering granting municipal public order officers the authority to stop and fine riders of electric scooters and electric bicycles in a [..]

Overhaul that took 13 years: EU approves updated air passenger rights

By Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT.lt. The European Parliament on Tuesday gave final approval to a sweeping overhaul of European Union air passenger rights, introducing stronger consumer protections while limiting some airline [..]

On the occasion of the US 250th anniversary, VMU celebrates the idea of freedom and academic partnership

On the 4th of July, the United States of America marks its historic 250th anniversary of Independence. This date is not only a major milestone in world history but also [..]

Lithuania’s Trakai imperilled by overtourism and overdevelopment

By Marija Žukovska, LRT.lt. One of Lithuania’s most treasured natural and cultural landscapes is facing mounting environmental pressure as rising tourism, lakeside development, illegal dumping and unauthorised tree cutting increasingly [..]

Amid Russia warnings, Baltics brace for ‘hybrid’ rather than conventional threats

By Milda Vilikanskytė, Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Russia is more likely to resort to hybrid provocations than launch a conventional military attack against NATO’s eastern flank, Lithuania’s ambassador to [..]

European brand TATUUM continues Baltic expansion with the opening of its first store in Lithuania

European affordable premium fashion brand TATUUM continues its expansion across the Baltic region by opening its first store in Lithuania. The new store opened its doors on Saturday, June 27, [..]

Third time’s the charm – will Lithuania’s new govt last this time?

By Edvardas Špokas, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s governing coalition is attempting to turn the page after months of political turbulence, nominating Social Democratic Party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister [..]

The big squeeze: Lithuanians living in smaller homes as apartment sizes shrink

By Justina Ilkevičiūtė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuanians are living in increasingly smaller homes, while the average living space available per person remains below the European Union average, according to Eurostat [..]

Lithuania’s public beaches: municipalities plan investments to expand lakeside access

By Rūta Ribačiauskienė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Growing interest in outdoor recreation and swimming is driving demand for public beaches across southern Lithuania, prompting municipalities to invest in new waterfront infrastructure [..]

Inclusive by design: NEO-CYCLE’s commitment to women in deep tech

Gender equality as continuous practise of the project Despite making up over half of EU higher education graduates, women still represent only 29% of doctoral graduates in science and engineering [..]

Lithuanian government resigns following coalition reshuffle

Lithuania’s government has formally resigned after a major reconfiguration of the country’s ruling coalition, opening the way for the appointment of a new prime minister and cabinet. The outgoing administration [..]

airBaltic extends Vilnius–Berlin service into winter season

Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that it will extend its direct service between Vilnius (Lithuania) and Berlin (Germany) into the upcoming winter season, transforming the route into a year-round connection [..]

From a university lab to 80 countries: the rise of Lithuania’s laser industry

Six decades ago, physicists at Vilnius University fired up the country’s first ruby laser. Today, Lithuania exports laser technology to more than 80 countries, and the sector is growing at [..]

Behind the propaganda: why makeup influencers are suddenly talking politics

By Jurga Bakaitė, LRT.lt. When a Facebook group dedicated to selling second-hand clothes or home fragrances suddenly starts posting about government scandals and geopolitical conspiracies, most users scroll past without [..]

Lithuania ready to send combat divers to assist with US Hormuz demining mission

By LRT TV, LRT.lt. The Lithuanian Armed Forces are ready to deploy a team of 10 demining specialists to support a US-led international mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz, [..]

Lithuania gears up to dismantle Chornobyl-type reactors – for the first time in the world

By Marius Jokūbaitis, LRT RADIJAS, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s is preparing to dismantle the RBMK-type reactor cores of the Ignalina nuclear plant – the same ones as in the Chornobyl plant. No [..]

Vilnius yellow air alert lifted after radar contact identified as weather balloon

A yellow-level air threat alert issued for Vilnius county on Saturday morning has been lifted after the object that triggered it was identified as a weather balloon that had drifted [..]

Marius Galdikas elected chair of the Lithuanian Fintech Association

Marius Galdikas has been elected Chair of the Board of the Lithuanian Fintech Association (LFA), succeeding Asta Grigaitytė, who had held the position since 2022. Marius Galdikas is the CEO [..]

Lithuania mulls new levy on employers to fund migrant worker protection

By Edgaras Savickas, LRT.lt. Lithuania is debating whether to create a dedicated fund to support exploited migrant workers, financed by a new charge on employers who recruit staff from abroad [..]

German armoured brigade holds first military exercises in Lithuania

Pabradė, Lithuania (dpa) – The new German armoured brigade stationed in Lithuania on Wednesday completed its first live-fire exercise in the Baltic country. The unit’s commander, Brigadier General Christopher Huber, [..]

Lithuania raced to embrace self-driving car. Eight years on, it’s waiting for breakthrough

Lithuania was among the first countries in Europe to establish a legal framework for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads, back in 2018. It signalled the country’s ambitions as an [..]

Should algorithms dictate the price for gig workers? Lithuanian government is divided

By Edgaras Savickas, LRT.lt. A row has broken out in Lithuania over who should set the price of a ride or a food delivery – a human being or a [..]

For the first time ever Vilnius airport overtakes Riga

For the first time in the country’s history, Vilnius Airport has surpassed Riga Airport in monthly passenger numbers. “More passengers boarded and disembarked at Vilnius Airport than at Riga Airport [..]

Lithuanian govt moves to reshuffle coalition, kick out populists

By Jurga Bakaitė, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s social democrats voted Saturday to reshuffle the governing coalition by kicking out the controversial Nemunas Dawn populist party and inviting Democrats “For Lithuania”. “We can [..]

Five Lithuanian restaurants awarded Michelin stars in updated guide

By Jonas Deveikis, LRT.lt. Five Lithuanian restaurants have been awarded one Michelin star each in the guide’s updated list, with a further 31 establishments recommended by Michelin inspectors. Two restaurants [..]

Arkia Israeli Airlines launches Vilnius-Tel Aviv flights

Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) announced that on 21 May, a new airline – Arkia Israeli Airlines – started operations at Vilnius Airport. One of Israel’s largest airlines, which will operate regular [..]

Men dominate Lithuanian textbooks while women are cast as teachers, milkmaids and nuns

By Aida Murauskaitė, LRT.lt. A review of newly published Lithuanian schoolbooks has found that men vastly outnumber women across subjects, with female characters confined to a narrow range of stereotypical [..]

Invisible and uncounted: being deafblind in Lithuania

By Karolina Aleknavičė, LRT.lt. A country’s attitude towards its deafblind citizens is a measure of how advanced it truly is, says specialist educator Dalia Taurienė. By that measure, Lithuania has [..]

Kopa.ai raises €2 million for the AI operating system that runs e-commerce like a top-tier expert team

London / Vilnius – 28th May – Kopa.ai, an agentic AI platform that lets e-commerce teams delegate real work to intelligent AI agents that think and act like seasoned operators, [..]

People in Lithuania work the least weekends in EU

By Edgaras Savickas, LRT.lt. Only 3% of employees in Lithuania usually work weekends, the lowest share in the entire European Union, according to the latest Eurostat data. Eurostat figures show [..]

What to do if your Centre of Registers data was leaked?

By Elizabet Beržanskytė, LRT.lt. Following a data leak at the Lithuanian Centre of Registers, here’s what affected people should know. According to Mindaugas Samkus from the centre, only information contained [..]

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