Lithuania

Country Lithuania
Capital Vilnius
Continent Europe
Currency Lithuanian litas(LTL)
Languages Lithuanian

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Lithuanian lands were united under MINDAUGAS in 1236; over the next century, through alliances and conquest, Lithuania extended its territory to include most of present-day Belarus and Ukraine. By the end of the 14th century Lithuania was the largest state in Europe. An alliance with Poland in 1386 led the two countries into a union through the person of a common ruler. In 1569, Lithuania and Poland formally united into a single dual state, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This entity survived until 1795 when its remnants were partitioned by surrounding countries. Lithuania regained its independence following World War I but was annexed by the USSR in 1940 - an action never recognized by the US and many other countries. On 11 March 1990, Lithuania became the first of the Soviet republics to declare its independence, but Moscow did not recognize this proclamation until September of 1991 (following the abortive coup in Moscow). The last Russian troops withdrew in 1993. Lithuania subsequently restructured its economy for integration into Western European institutions; it joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.

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Lithuania - Wikipedia
Lithuania - CIA World Fact Book
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Lithuania’s leading filmmakers protest against nationalist culture ministry - Screen DailyLithuania’s leading filmmakers protest against nationalist culture ministry  Screen Daily

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Lithuania: Balloons used to smuggle cigarettes shut Vilnius airport - BBCLithuania: Balloons used to smuggle cigarettes shut Vilnius airport  BBC

Lithuania’s Vilnius airport reopens after suspension over balloons in airspace - CNNLithuania’s Vilnius airport reopens after suspension over balloons in airspace  CNN

Turkey Sends AWACS Radar Jet to Lithuania After Russia Incursion - Bloomberg.comTurkey Sends AWACS Radar Jet to Lithuania After Russia Incursion  Bloomberg.com

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Ignitis buys out Ocean Winds from Lithuania offshore wind project - Renewables NowIgnitis buys out Ocean Winds from Lithuania offshore wind project  Renewables Now

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Pope Leo meets with President of Lithuania - Vatican NewsPope Leo meets with President of Lithuania  Vatican News

Lithuania: Vilnius Airport reopens after closure - DWLithuania: Vilnius Airport reopens after closure  DW

Lithuania expands energy storage support scheme, aims for speedy turnaround - Energy-Storage.NewsLithuania expands energy storage support scheme, aims for speedy turnaround  Energy-Storage.News

Travelxp launches on Cgates in Lithuania - Broadband TV NewsTravelxp launches on Cgates in Lithuania  Broadband TV News

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Lithuania’s second offshore wind tender declared invalid - Power TechnologyLithuania’s second offshore wind tender declared invalid  Power Technology

Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes over Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport for hours - CNNBalloons carrying smuggled cigarettes over Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport for hours  CNN

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Lithuania’s Second Offshore Wind Tender Fails After Attracting Only One Bidder - offshoreWIND.bizLithuania’s Second Offshore Wind Tender Fails After Attracting Only One Bidder  offshoreWIND.biz

Lithuania eyes curbs on international students - The PIE NewsLithuania eyes curbs on international students  The PIE News

Smugglers floating contraband into Lithuania - DWSmugglers floating contraband into Lithuania  DW

Dangerous animal disease detected in Lithuania – Latvia tightens surveillance - Baltic News NetworkDangerous animal disease detected in Lithuania – Latvia tightens surveillance  Baltic News Network

Mapping the shifting mental boundaries of Europe - Financial TimesMapping the shifting mental boundaries of Europe  Financial Times

Google Launches Bank Account Verification Service in Europe for Business Customers from Lithuania - Financial ITGoogle Launches Bank Account Verification Service in Europe for Business Customers from Lithuania  Financial IT

Lithuanian parliament approves Inga Ruginiene as new Prime Minister - NewsonairLithuanian parliament approves Inga Ruginiene as new Prime Minister  Newsonair

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Draft Civilian Evacuation Plans Over Fears of Russian Aggression - UNITED24 MediaEstonia, Latvia, Lithuania Draft Civilian Evacuation Plans Over Fears of Russian Aggression  UNITED24 Media

Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopens after disruption from smugglers' balloons - ReutersLithuania's Vilnius airport reopens after disruption from smugglers' balloons  Reuters

Lithuania to allocate further EUR 45m to energy storage projects - Renewables NowLithuania to allocate further EUR 45m to energy storage projects  Renewables Now

Lithuania holds second offshore wind tender after postponement - 4C OffshoreLithuania holds second offshore wind tender after postponement  4C Offshore

It May Be the Last Time: Lithuanian Art and Culture Resisting a Takeover at the Height of Hybrid Warfare - e-flux.comIt May Be the Last Time: Lithuanian Art and Culture Resisting a Takeover at the Height of Hybrid Warfare  e-flux.com

Lithuania's 700-MW offshore wind tender fails - Renewables NowLithuania's 700-MW offshore wind tender fails  Renewables Now

InSoil, Anew Climate to Deliver 500,000 Verified Soil Carbon Removal from Lithuania - ESG NewsInSoil, Anew Climate to Deliver 500,000 Verified Soil Carbon Removal from Lithuania  ESG News

Lithuania responds to overwhelming interest with new €45 million energy storage call - ess-news.comLithuania responds to overwhelming interest with new €45 million energy storage call  ess-news.com

Lithuania - Welcome to the United NationsLithuania  Welcome to the United Nations

Lithuania’s second offshore wind tender declared invalid - ceenergynewsLithuania’s second offshore wind tender declared invalid  ceenergynews

Ignitis enters Lithuania’s 700MW Baltic Sea offshore wind tender - Splash247Ignitis enters Lithuania’s 700MW Baltic Sea offshore wind tender  Splash247

Track laying begins on Rail Baltica in Lithuania - Railway PROTrack laying begins on Rail Baltica in Lithuania  Railway PRO

Rail Baltica Track Laying Underway in Lithuania - railway-news.comRail Baltica Track Laying Underway in Lithuania  railway-news.com

Ensuring Quality Vocational and Higher Education in Lithuania - OECDEnsuring Quality Vocational and Higher Education in Lithuania  OECD

Lithuania launches 45 million euro funding call for energy storage expansion - ceenergynewsLithuania launches 45 million euro funding call for energy storage expansion  ceenergynews

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Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX raises €540k to accelerate European expansion - EU-StartupsLithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX raises €540k to accelerate European expansion  EU-Startups

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Poland, Lithuania to work together against Russian threat—Tusk - TVP WorldPoland, Lithuania to work together against Russian threat—Tusk  TVP World

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Nationwide initiative “Generation AI” launched by Tesonet: 40,000 Lithuanian students begin using next-gen AI tools - GlobeNewswireNationwide initiative “Generation AI” launched by Tesonet: 40,000 Lithuanian students begin using next-gen AI tools  GlobeNewswire

Lithuania authorises army to shoot down drones violating its airspace - ReutersLithuania authorises army to shoot down drones violating its airspace  Reuters

Update: Lithuania's second offshore wind tender fails to take off - 4C OffshoreUpdate: Lithuania's second offshore wind tender fails to take off  4C Offshore

Hundreds of mysterious balloons have been floating into Lithuania from neighboring Belarus. Who's behind it? - facebook.comHundreds of mysterious balloons have been floating into Lithuania from neighboring Belarus. Who's behind it?  facebook.com

Lithuania charges 15 over alleged Russian-backed parcel bombs - BBCLithuania charges 15 over alleged Russian-backed parcel bombs  BBC

Poland, Lithuania reject Merkel's claim they 'did not support' EU unity on Russia - The Kyiv IndependentPoland, Lithuania reject Merkel's claim they 'did not support' EU unity on Russia  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuania's Vilnius airport closed in response to airspace violation, media reports - The Kyiv IndependentLithuania's Vilnius airport closed in response to airspace violation, media reports  The Kyiv Independent

Hot air balloons smuggling cigarettes shut down Lithuanian airport - NBC NewsHot air balloons smuggling cigarettes shut down Lithuanian airport  NBC News

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

Lithuania’s exports fall 1.2% in January–August, imports up 4.5% - LRTLithuania’s exports fall 1.2% in January–August, imports up 4.5%  LRT

EU to Establish Six New Artificial Intelligence Factories Across Europe - Yeni Safak EnglishEU to Establish Six New Artificial Intelligence Factories Across Europe  Yeni Safak English

Ruginiene becomes Lithuania's prime minister, pledges more defence spending - ReutersRuginiene becomes Lithuania's prime minister, pledges more defence spending  Reuters

Lithuania scaling down exiled Belarusian oppositon leader's protection, her office pauses work - The Kyiv IndependentLithuania scaling down exiled Belarusian oppositon leader's protection, her office pauses work  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuania Scraps Second Offshore Wind Tender as Only One Bidder Applies - Offshore Engineer MagazineLithuania Scraps Second Offshore Wind Tender as Only One Bidder Applies  Offshore Engineer Magazine

Lithuania prepares to evacuate thousands if Ukraine war spills over - France 24Lithuania prepares to evacuate thousands if Ukraine war spills over  France 24

Rail Baltica construction progresses in Lithuania - Railway SupplyRail Baltica construction progresses in Lithuania  Railway Supply

Lithuania wins EU bid to set up €130m AI factory - LRTLithuania wins EU bid to set up €130m AI factory  LRT

Lithuania’s culture sector rallies against populist party - TVP WorldLithuania’s culture sector rallies against populist party  TVP World

Anew Climate, InSoil Join Hands To Sell 500,000 Soil Carbon Credits From Lithuania - Carbon HeraldAnew Climate, InSoil Join Hands To Sell 500,000 Soil Carbon Credits From Lithuania  Carbon Herald

ZERO RYANAIR GROWTH IN LITHUANIA FOR WINTER ‘25 DUE TO RISING ACCESS COSTS - Ryanair CorporateZERO RYANAIR GROWTH IN LITHUANIA FOR WINTER ‘25 DUE TO RISING ACCESS COSTS  Ryanair Corporate

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The 13th Baltic Pitching Forum crowns projects from Lithuania, Estonia and Hungary - CineuropaThe 13th Baltic Pitching Forum crowns projects from Lithuania, Estonia and Hungary  Cineuropa

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Japan to send SDF personnel to Lithuania for demining in war-hit Ukraine - ????Japan to send SDF personnel to Lithuania for demining in war-hit Ukraine  ????

UPDATE: Lithuania offshore tender deemed invalid - reNewsUPDATE: Lithuania offshore tender deemed invalid  reNews

Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes closed Lithuania's main airport for hours - Euronews.comBalloons carrying smuggled cigarettes closed Lithuania's main airport for hours  Euronews.com

Lithuania struggles to get foreign students to stay - LRTLithuania struggles to get foreign students to stay  LRT

Vilnius Airport reopens after 25 contraband balloons enter Lithuanian airspace - AeroTimeVilnius Airport reopens after 25 contraband balloons enter Lithuanian airspace  AeroTime

Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes lead to Lithuania airport closure - Straight Arrow News - SANBalloons carrying smuggled cigarettes lead to Lithuania airport closure  Straight Arrow News - SAN

Finland vs Lithuania: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview - FOX SportsFinland vs Lithuania: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview  FOX Sports

Almost half of people in Lithuania support protests against Nemunas Dawn – poll - LRTAlmost half of people in Lithuania support protests against Nemunas Dawn – poll  LRT

Lithuania country profile - BBCLithuania country profile  BBC

Rail Baltica tracklaying starts in Lithuania - International Railway JournalRail Baltica tracklaying starts in Lithuania  International Railway Journal

Lithuania’s offshore wind auction hits snag with low bidding response - Trend News AgencyLithuania’s offshore wind auction hits snag with low bidding response  Trend News Agency

Baltic nations planning for mass evacuations in the event of a Russian attack - South China Morning PostBaltic nations planning for mass evacuations in the event of a Russian attack  South China Morning Post

Lithuania’s Re-Launched Second 700 MW Wind Tender Fails Again After Only Ignitis Bids - constructionreviewonline.comLithuania’s Re-Launched Second 700 MW Wind Tender Fails Again After Only Ignitis Bids  constructionreviewonline.com

Lithuania Mobilises 2,000 in Its Biggest Defence and Civil Readiness Drill Since Independence - UNITED24 MediaLithuania Mobilises 2,000 in Its Biggest Defence and Civil Readiness Drill Since Independence  UNITED24 Media

Netflix’s 1670 satirises the absurd ruling class of 17th century Poland-Lithuania – with lessons for today - The ConversationNetflix’s 1670 satirises the absurd ruling class of 17th century Poland-Lithuania – with lessons for today  The Conversation

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Continued Defense Support, Assistance for the Energy Sector, and Ukraine’s Reconstruction: President Met with the Prime Minister of Lithuania - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????Continued Defense Support, Assistance for the Energy Sector, and Ukraine’s Reconstruction: President Met with the Prime Minister of Lithuania  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????

Ignitis Group submits bid for 700 MW Lithuanian offshore wind tender - Baird MaritimeIgnitis Group submits bid for 700 MW Lithuanian offshore wind tender  Baird Maritime

Finland vs. Lithuania: Betting odds, prediction, pick - Pro Soccer WireFinland vs. Lithuania: Betting odds, prediction, pick  Pro Soccer Wire

Bite, Telia Lithuania cooperate on call fraud prevention - TelecompaperBite, Telia Lithuania cooperate on call fraud prevention  Telecompaper

Electricity price in Lithuania up by 5% in September - DelfiElectricity price in Lithuania up by 5% in September  Delfi

Lithuania travel - Lonely PlanetLithuania travel  Lonely Planet

Cigarette-smuggling balloons from Belarus disrupt air traffic in Lithuania - Travel TomorrowCigarette-smuggling balloons from Belarus disrupt air traffic in Lithuania  Travel Tomorrow

Lithuania’s first commercial battery storage system entered service - ceenergynewsLithuania’s first commercial battery storage system entered service  ceenergynews

Poland Extends Temporary Border Checks With Germany And Lithuania For Six More Months, Impacting Travel Due To Security Concerns - Travel And Tour WorldPoland Extends Temporary Border Checks With Germany And Lithuania For Six More Months, Impacting Travel Due To Security Concerns  Travel And Tour World

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