Lithuania

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

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Introduction

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 Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations, protests - The HinduLithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations, protests  The Hindu

Lithuania boosts border security ahead of Russia-Belarus military drills - Anadolu AjansiLithuania boosts border security ahead of Russia-Belarus military drills  Anadolu Ajansi

In ‘Renovation,’ a Woman Turning 30 Faces Cracks in the Walls and Her Life - The Hollywood ReporterIn ‘Renovation,’ a Woman Turning 30 Faces Cracks in the Walls and Her Life  The Hollywood Reporter

High Hopes For Lithuania's Rising Stars In Sofia - European Judo UnionHigh Hopes For Lithuania's Rising Stars In Sofia  European Judo Union

Lithuania closes airspace near Belarus ahead of joint Russian-Belarusian military drills - The Kyiv IndependentLithuania closes airspace near Belarus ahead of joint Russian-Belarusian military drills  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuanian MND outlines plan for three-layer defensive line against Russia - Euro-sdLithuanian MND outlines plan for three-layer defensive line against Russia  Euro-sd

Giannis-less Greece too much for Italy; Valanciunas, Tubelis dominant for Lithuania - fiba.basketballGiannis-less Greece too much for Italy; Valanciunas, Tubelis dominant for Lithuania  fiba.basketball

Lithuania accelerates Leopard 2A8 procurement, replenishes ammunition stocks - JanesLithuania accelerates Leopard 2A8 procurement, replenishes ammunition stocks  Janes

Teaching Experience Abroad Inspired VMU Student to Stay and Work in Lithuania - The Baltic TimesTeaching Experience Abroad Inspired VMU Student to Stay and Work in Lithuania  The Baltic Times

Lithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas resigns following protests - Al JazeeraLithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas resigns following protests  Al Jazeera

Lithuania's DAT and Embraer ink MoU on defence cooperation - ch-aviationLithuania's DAT and Embraer ink MoU on defence cooperation  ch-aviation

Lithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat - The GuardianLithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat  The Guardian

New images show a front-line NATO ally's plan to blunt a Russian invasion at the border - Business InsiderNew images show a front-line NATO ally's plan to blunt a Russian invasion at the border  Business Insider

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

Lithuania advances inland waterway cargo transport - WorldCargo NewsLithuania advances inland waterway cargo transport  WorldCargo News

Lithuania discusses CV90 acquisition and local assembly opportunities with BAE Systems Hägglunds - Defence Industry EuropeLithuania discusses CV90 acquisition and local assembly opportunities with BAE Systems Hägglunds  Defence Industry Europe

Blogger shares her top 10 walking trails in Lithuania - LRTBlogger shares her top 10 walking trails in Lithuania  LRT

Lithuania Connects: Why Global Data Is Looking to the Baltics - Invest LithuaniaLithuania Connects: Why Global Data Is Looking to the Baltics  Invest Lithuania

Lithuania Secures Spike LR2, NATO’s Most Advanced Anti-Tank Weapons, to Counter Russian Tanks - UNITED24 MediaLithuania Secures Spike LR2, NATO’s Most Advanced Anti-Tank Weapons, to Counter Russian Tanks  UNITED24 Media

Lithuania Shuts Airspace Along Belarus Border Over Drone Threats - UNITED24 MediaLithuania Shuts Airspace Along Belarus Border Over Drone Threats  UNITED24 Media

Power and transport sectors are key areas for action in Lithuania’s pursuit of energy independence - IEA – International Energy AgencyPower and transport sectors are key areas for action in Lithuania’s pursuit of energy independence  IEA – International Energy Agency

Lithuania signals willingness to send troops to Ukraine - Anadolu AjansiLithuania signals willingness to send troops to Ukraine  Anadolu Ajansi

Lithuania Unveils Three-Layer Defense System on NATO’s Eastern Flank - UNITED24 MediaLithuania Unveils Three-Layer Defense System on NATO’s Eastern Flank  UNITED24 Media

Lithuania’s Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Pressure - The New York TimesLithuania’s Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Pressure  The New York Times

Instrumentalized Migration and Jurisdictional Challenges: Lithuania v. Belarus at the ICJ - EJIL: Talk!Instrumentalized Migration and Jurisdictional Challenges: Lithuania v. Belarus at the ICJ  EJIL: Talk!

The Rise in Popularity of Crypto in Lithuania - Disruption BankingThe Rise in Popularity of Crypto in Lithuania  Disruption Banking

Lithuania quits cluster bomb ban treaty despite outrage - The HinduLithuania quits cluster bomb ban treaty despite outrage  The Hindu

Lithuania ready to send troops to Ukraine peacekeeping mission, says president - TVP WorldLithuania ready to send troops to Ukraine peacekeeping mission, says president  TVP World

Development Co-operation Profiles: Lithuania - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Lithuania  OECD

EU urges China to drop sanctions on two Lithuanian banks - Euronews.comEU urges China to drop sanctions on two Lithuanian banks  Euronews.com

Lithuania ready to contribute troops, equipment to Ukraine peacekeeping - Investing.comLithuania ready to contribute troops, equipment to Ukraine peacekeeping  Investing.com

Lithuania’s Vilnius And Kaunas Airports Roll Out Advanced Security Measures Letting Travelers Carry Liquids And Electronics Without Unpacking - Travel And Tour WorldLithuania’s Vilnius And Kaunas Airports Roll Out Advanced Security Measures Letting Travelers Carry Liquids And Electronics Without Unpacking  Travel And Tour World

Lithuania at the Eurovision Grand Final ?? Eclectic ?? Electric ?? and always Effective ???? #Eurovision - Eurovision.tvLithuania at the Eurovision Grand Final ?? Eclectic ?? Electric ?? and always Effective ???? #Eurovision  Eurovision.tv

Women in Lithuania earn 10% less than men; ombud calls for improvement - Baltic News NetworkWomen in Lithuania earn 10% less than men; ombud calls for improvement  Baltic News Network

The View from NATO’s Eastern Flank - The AtlanticThe View from NATO’s Eastern Flank  The Atlantic

Lithuania unveils plans for multi-layer border defense line - Defense NewsLithuania unveils plans for multi-layer border defense line  Defense News

Lithuania closes part of airspace near Belarus ahead of Zapad military drills - LRTLithuania closes part of airspace near Belarus ahead of Zapad military drills  LRT

Baltic States Seek to Fight Back Against Russian Signal Jamming - BloombergBaltic States Seek to Fight Back Against Russian Signal Jamming  Bloomberg

NATO member Lithuania builds unified defense line as Europe prepares for potential war - Ukrainian World CongressNATO member Lithuania builds unified defense line as Europe prepares for potential war  Ukrainian World Congress

Fact-checkers to gather in Lithuania for GlobalFact 2026 - FactCheckHubFact-checkers to gather in Lithuania for GlobalFact 2026  FactCheckHub

Lithuania Ready to Send Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine, President Nauseda Says - UNITED24 MediaLithuania Ready to Send Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine, President Nauseda Says  UNITED24 Media

Lithuania’s gambling revenue climbs 13.4% in first half of 2025 - iGamingToday.comLithuania’s gambling revenue climbs 13.4% in first half of 2025  iGamingToday.com

EU Tourism 2025: Lithuania, Malta, Finland See Biggest Visitor Surge - ETIAS.comEU Tourism 2025: Lithuania, Malta, Finland See Biggest Visitor Surge  ETIAS.com

Lithuania to Open Drone Training Centers for Civilians of All Ages - The Defense PostLithuania to Open Drone Training Centers for Civilians of All Ages  The Defense Post

Lithuania declares no-fly zone by Belarus border in response to drone incursions - TradingViewLithuania declares no-fly zone by Belarus border in response to drone incursions  TradingView

Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, and Iceland Join Lithuania in Leading Air Connectivity Growth of Europe by 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldGreece, Portugal, Cyprus, and Iceland Join Lithuania in Leading Air Connectivity Growth of Europe by 2025  Travel And Tour World

Agneepath Echoes at SheShakti - Lithuania & Ukraine Diplomats Recite Bachchan’s Classic News18 - News18Agneepath Echoes at SheShakti - Lithuania & Ukraine Diplomats Recite Bachchan’s Classic News18  News18

Lithuania's prime minister quits after pressure over business ties to sister-in-law - ReutersLithuania's prime minister quits after pressure over business ties to sister-in-law  Reuters

Lithuania: TopSport under investigation for unauthorised league advertising - Gambling InsiderLithuania: TopSport under investigation for unauthorised league advertising  Gambling Insider

Lithuania gambling revenue rises 13% in H1 on land-based and online growth - igamingbusiness.comLithuania gambling revenue rises 13% in H1 on land-based and online growth  igamingbusiness.com

OECD Economic Surveys: Lithuania 2025 - OECDOECD Economic Surveys: Lithuania 2025  OECD

Inside an abandoned secret nuclear missile base deep in the forests of Lithuania - CNNInside an abandoned secret nuclear missile base deep in the forests of Lithuania  CNN

Lithuania declares no-fly zone by Belarus border - TVP WorldLithuania declares no-fly zone by Belarus border  TVP World

Lithuania Boosts Border Security Ahead of Russian-Belarusian “Zapad-2025” Military Drills - UNITED24 MediaLithuania Boosts Border Security Ahead of Russian-Belarusian “Zapad-2025” Military Drills  UNITED24 Media

Lithuania Condemns Russia’s Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine - ?????Lithuania Condemns Russia’s Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine  ?????

Serbia come from behind to beat Lithuania in Final; Slovenia claim third - fiba.basketballSerbia come from behind to beat Lithuania in Final; Slovenia claim third  fiba.basketball

The Lithuania 100% Renewable Energy Study - NREL (.gov)The Lithuania 100% Renewable Energy Study  NREL (.gov)

Lithuania asks NATO for more air defences after drones land on its territory - ReutersLithuania asks NATO for more air defences after drones land on its territory  Reuters

Lithuania Boosts Anti-Tank Firepower with Israeli Spike LR2 Missiles - The Defense PostLithuania Boosts Anti-Tank Firepower with Israeli Spike LR2 Missiles  The Defense Post

Lithuania’s prime minister steps down after investigations and protests - AP NewsLithuania’s prime minister steps down after investigations and protests  AP News

Lithuania travel - Lonely PlanetLithuania travel  Lonely Planet

Lithuania to invest €20m in defence innovation centre - LRTLithuania to invest €20m in defence innovation centre  LRT

Blueprints on the border: Germany’s Lithuania deployment may be Europe’s new template - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Blueprints on the border: Germany’s Lithuania deployment may be Europe’s new template  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Drone that crossed into Lithuania from Belarus represents ‘alarming sign of spillover of Russia’s aggression’, says Lithuanian minister – as it happened - The GuardianDrone that crossed into Lithuania from Belarus represents ‘alarming sign of spillover of Russia’s aggression’, says Lithuanian minister – as it happened  The Guardian

Why Lithuania’s ruling party is preparing an alliance with a pro-Putin force - ??????????? ??????Why Lithuania’s ruling party is preparing an alliance with a pro-Putin force  ??????????? ??????

Lithuania signals readiness to send troops to Ukraine - LRTLithuania signals readiness to send troops to Ukraine  LRT

Russia-Belarus military drills to involve 'significantly fewer' troops than in past, Lithuanian intelligence says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia-Belarus military drills to involve 'significantly fewer' troops than in past, Lithuanian intelligence says  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuania defeats Iceland to wrap up EuroBasket prep games - EurohoopsLithuania defeats Iceland to wrap up EuroBasket prep games  Eurohoops

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling - Al JazeeraLithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling  Al Jazeera

Lithuania will need to strengthen fiscal sustainability, tackle labour shortages and foster productivity to address ageing challenges - OECDLithuania will need to strengthen fiscal sustainability, tackle labour shortages and foster productivity to address ageing challenges  OECD

Lithuania requests NATO help boost its air defenses after second drone crosses border - politico.euLithuania requests NATO help boost its air defenses after second drone crosses border  politico.eu

Lithuanian PM resigns amid probe into business dealings - politico.euLithuanian PM resigns amid probe into business dealings  politico.eu

Lithuania 2025: Energy Policy Review - IEA – International Energy AgencyLithuania 2025: Energy Policy Review  IEA – International Energy Agency

Lithuania’s Second Offshore Wind Tender to Be Reopened Next Week - OffshoreWIND.bizLithuania’s Second Offshore Wind Tender to Be Reopened Next Week  OffshoreWIND.biz

Lithuania declares no-fly zone by Belarus border in response to drone incursions - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewLithuania declares no-fly zone by Belarus border in response to drone incursions  Global Banking | Finance | Review

Klaipeda Port to develop Jurbarkas as a new inland cargo hub in Lithuania - The Baltic TimesKlaipeda Port to develop Jurbarkas as a new inland cargo hub in Lithuania  The Baltic Times

Lithuania declared a no-fly zone along part of its border with Belarus after drone incursions - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Lithuania declared a no-fly zone along part of its border with Belarus after drone incursions  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Lithuania launches military drills near Belarus border ahead of Zapad-2025 exercises - The Kyiv IndependentLithuania launches military drills near Belarus border ahead of Zapad-2025 exercises  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuania and Serbia move into Final showdown - fiba.basketballLithuania and Serbia move into Final showdown  fiba.basketball

Unbeaten Lithuania overcome Porzingis, Latvia in OT classic; France beat Spain - fiba.basketballUnbeaten Lithuania overcome Porzingis, Latvia in OT classic; France beat Spain  fiba.basketball

Uncovered: Yugoslavia vs Lithuania - FIBA EuroBasket 1995 - fiba.basketballUncovered: Yugoslavia vs Lithuania - FIBA EuroBasket 1995  fiba.basketball

Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns over corruption investigation - Euronews.comLithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns over corruption investigation  Euronews.com

Saab’s next generation Digital Tower selected for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania - SaabSaab’s next generation Digital Tower selected for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania  Saab

Space technology: Lithuania's promising space start-ups - BBCSpace technology: Lithuania's promising space start-ups  BBC

Lithuania outlasts dominant Porzingis-led Latvia in EuroBasket 2025 warm-up - BasketNews.comLithuania outlasts dominant Porzingis-led Latvia in EuroBasket 2025 warm-up  BasketNews.com

Drone Near Airport Halts Air Traffic in Lithuania’s Capital - ??????????Drone Near Airport Halts Air Traffic in Lithuania’s Capital  ??????????

Patience and Perseverance: Lessons from Lithuania’s Engagement with Taiwan - Global Taiwan InstitutePatience and Perseverance: Lessons from Lithuania’s Engagement with Taiwan  Global Taiwan Institute

Europe's new iron curtain: Lithuania plans 30-mile-deep 'defence line' along Baltic borders with minefields, booby-trapped bridges and anti-tank dragon's teeth to stop Russia invading - Daily MailEurope's new iron curtain: Lithuania plans 30-mile-deep 'defence line' along Baltic borders with minefields, booby-trapped bridges and anti-tank dragon's teeth to stop Russia invading  Daily Mail

Lithuania will teach schoolchildren how to build drones - Euronews.comLithuania will teach schoolchildren how to build drones  Euronews.com

The EU urges China to lift ‘unjustified’ sanctions on Lithuanian banks - AP NewsThe EU urges China to lift ‘unjustified’ sanctions on Lithuanian banks  AP News

Rheinmetall signs agreement for ammunition production plant in Lithuania - RheinmetallRheinmetall signs agreement for ammunition production plant in Lithuania  Rheinmetall

Lithuania: EPPO indicts mayor of Šiauliai and two others for attempted fraud involving street lighting - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeLithuania: EPPO indicts mayor of Šiauliai and two others for attempted fraud involving street lighting  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Preview: Lithuania - fiba.basketballFIBA EuroBasket 2025 Preview: Lithuania  fiba.basketball

Lithuania, Malta, And Finland Set New Milestones In European Tourism In 2025 With Double-Digit Growth, Expanding Global Appeal, And Strategically Enhanced Travel Infrastructure - Travel And Tour WorldLithuania, Malta, And Finland Set New Milestones In European Tourism In 2025 With Double-Digit Growth, Expanding Global Appeal, And Strategically Enhanced Travel Infrastructure  Travel And Tour World

Lithuania’s coalition talks arrive at tentative deal ‘on key matters’ - LRTLithuania’s coalition talks arrive at tentative deal ‘on key matters’  LRT

Suspected Belarusian drone found in central Lithuania after days-long search - The Kyiv IndependentSuspected Belarusian drone found in central Lithuania after days-long search  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuania: Investigation into Baltcap Infrastructure Fund widens - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeLithuania: Investigation into Baltcap Infrastructure Fund widens  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Greece Joins France, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Latvia, and Portugal in Leading Europe’s Travel Boom With Record Visitors: New Report - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Joins France, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Latvia, and Portugal in Leading Europe’s Travel Boom With Record Visitors: New Report  Travel And Tour World

Lithuania Closes Airspace After Russian Drones Enter From Belarus - The European ConservativeLithuania Closes Airspace After Russian Drones Enter From Belarus  The European Conservative

Lithuania prime minister steps down after investigations and protests - NBC NewsLithuania prime minister steps down after investigations and protests  NBC News