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
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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 Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests - Times of IndiaLithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests  Times of India

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

Lithuania’s PM Paluckas resigns over pressure from business ties with sister-in-law - ThePrintLithuania’s PM Paluckas resigns over pressure from business ties with sister-in-law  ThePrint

Lithuanian PM resigns following coalition threat and ethics probe - news.cgtn.comLithuanian PM resigns following coalition threat and ethics probe  news.cgtn.com

Suspected Russian Drone Found at Military Training Site in Lithuania - The Moscow TimesSuspected Russian Drone Found at Military Training Site in Lithuania  The Moscow Times

Lithuania’s finance ministry begins selection for Ignitis supervisory board By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaLithuania’s finance ministry begins selection for Ignitis supervisory board By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Russian Gerbera UAV Found in Lithuania - ??????????Russian Gerbera UAV Found in Lithuania  ??????????

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

Lithuania open EuroBasket prep with victory over Estonia - fiba.basketballLithuania open EuroBasket prep with victory over Estonia  fiba.basketball

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

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

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

Lithuanian PM resigns after scrutiny of family business deals - Financial TimesLithuanian PM resigns after scrutiny of family business deals  Financial Times

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

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

Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas quits amid corruption probe - DWLithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas quits amid corruption probe  DW

Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations, protests - Daily ExcelsiorLithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations, protests  Daily Excelsior

Embraer Seeks Industrial Partners in Lithuania, a C-390 Customer - Air Data NewsEmbraer Seeks Industrial Partners in Lithuania, a C-390 Customer  Air Data News

Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations - News18Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations  News18

Eastern Shield also on the border with Lithuania [OPINION] - defence24.comEastern Shield also on the border with Lithuania [OPINION]  defence24.com

Drone spotted near Vilnius after crossing into Lithuania from Belarus - MeduzaDrone spotted near Vilnius after crossing into Lithuania from Belarus  Meduza

Unidentified drone enters Lithuania from Belarus amid rising tensions - The Kyiv IndependentUnidentified drone enters Lithuania from Belarus amid rising tensions  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuania Protests Belarus Over Illegal Drone Incursions - ?????Lithuania Protests Belarus Over Illegal Drone Incursions  ?????

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

Lithuania’s PM steps down after probes and protests - MillenniumPostLithuania’s PM steps down after probes and protests  MillenniumPost

Lithuania’s prime minister quits after pressure over business ties to sister-in-law - ThePrintLithuania’s prime minister quits after pressure over business ties to sister-in-law  ThePrint

Drone that entered Lithuania from Belarus found after 5-day search - AeroTimeDrone that entered Lithuania from Belarus found after 5-day search  AeroTime

Lithuania coalition partner threatens to quit unless PM resigns - ReutersLithuania coalition partner threatens to quit unless PM resigns  Reuters

Lithuanian Prime Minister Resigns Following Anti-Corruption Protests - Morocco World NewsLithuanian Prime Minister Resigns Following Anti-Corruption Protests  Morocco World News

Drone found in Lithuania that flew in from Belarus - ukranews.comDrone found in Lithuania that flew in from Belarus  ukranews.com

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

An American mega-influencer flew to Lithuania. Then the chaos began. - The Washington PostAn American mega-influencer flew to Lithuania. Then the chaos began.  The Washington Post

First Lithuanian in India: 400 years since Andrius Rudamina’s daring journey - LRTFirst Lithuanian in India: 400 years since Andrius Rudamina’s daring journey  LRT

Lithuania reports second drone from Belarus in a month, seen near Vilnius - AeroTimeLithuania reports second drone from Belarus in a month, seen near Vilnius  AeroTime

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

Lithuania's defense chiefs meet in Vilnius to advance key military mobility projects - Trend News AgencyLithuania's defense chiefs meet in Vilnius to advance key military mobility projects  Trend News Agency

Lithuania reneges on vow not to build atop old Jewish cemetery in Vilnius - JNS.orgLithuania reneges on vow not to build atop old Jewish cemetery in Vilnius  JNS.org

Rheinmetall to deliver infantry ammunition for the Baltic states - RheinmetallRheinmetall to deliver infantry ammunition for the Baltic states  Rheinmetall

Lithuania’s PM Paluckas resigns amid coalition pressure - Investing.comLithuania’s PM Paluckas resigns amid coalition pressure  Investing.com

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

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

Drone from Belarus discovered after four days of search in central Lithuania - LRTDrone from Belarus discovered after four days of search in central Lithuania  LRT

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

Lithuania holds inter-agency talks on drone threat response, as UAV search continues - LRTLithuania holds inter-agency talks on drone threat response, as UAV search continues  LRT

Lithuania releases photos of drone that entered its airspace from Belarus - ?????????? ??????Lithuania releases photos of drone that entered its airspace from Belarus  ?????????? ??????

Lithuania to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recede due to climate change - Al JazeeraLithuania to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recede due to climate change  Al Jazeera

Hungarian Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Lithuania for NATO Baltic Air Policing mission - Defence Industry EuropeHungarian Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Lithuania for NATO Baltic Air Policing mission  Defence Industry Europe

Lithuania's High-Tech Push for India: Lasers for BARC, GPS for Tata & Maruti - Exclusive - Times NowLithuania's High-Tech Push for India: Lasers for BARC, GPS for Tata & Maruti - Exclusive  Times Now

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

Russian "Gerbera" Drone Found at Lithuanian Military Site After Airspace Breach From Belarus - UNITED24 MediaRussian "Gerbera" Drone Found at Lithuanian Military Site After Airspace Breach From Belarus  UNITED24 Media

Baltic Alarm: Russian Drone Enters Lithuania via Belarus - The European ConservativeBaltic Alarm: Russian Drone Enters Lithuania via Belarus  The European Conservative

The Prime Minister of Lithuania has resigned. What happened? - ??????The Prime Minister of Lithuania has resigned. What happened?  ??????

Lithuania vs Latvia - Round of 16 - FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballLithuania vs Latvia - Round of 16 - FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Lithuania searching for UAV spotted near Vilnius possibly launched from Belarus - ?????????? ??????Lithuania searching for UAV spotted near Vilnius possibly launched from Belarus  ?????????? ??????

Alarm As Unidentified Drone Enters NATO Airspace - NewsweekAlarm As Unidentified Drone Enters NATO Airspace  Newsweek

Lithuanian chef brings hometown flavours to rural France - LRTLithuanian chef brings hometown flavours to rural France  LRT

Lithuania travel - Lonely PlanetLithuania travel  Lonely Planet

Herzog to visit Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - JNS.orgHerzog to visit Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia  JNS.org

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

Drone from Belarus found in Lithuania after several days of searching - ??????Drone from Belarus found in Lithuania after several days of searching  ??????

Lithuania finds drone that entered from Belarus - ?????????? ??????Lithuania finds drone that entered from Belarus  ?????????? ??????

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)

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

Lithuania Is in Russia’s Crosshairs - The National InterestLithuania Is in Russia’s Crosshairs  The National Interest

Lithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggression - The Economic TimesLithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggression  The Economic Times

Lithuania goes back on pledge to convert sports complex into Jewish heritage site - The Times of IsraelLithuania goes back on pledge to convert sports complex into Jewish heritage site  The Times of Israel

Drone that flew in from Belarus found in Lithuania - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Drone that flew in from Belarus found in Lithuania  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

ERC President visits Lithuania and Estonia|ERC - ERCERC President visits Lithuania and Estonia|ERC  ERC

Lithuania showcases depth in dominant victory over Estonia - basketballsphere.comLithuania showcases depth in dominant victory over Estonia  basketballsphere.com

Lithuanian military recovers mysterious drone 100km from Belarus border after five-day search - Euromaidan PressLithuanian military recovers mysterious drone 100km from Belarus border after five-day search  Euromaidan Press

Government at a Glance 2025: Lithuania - OECDGovernment at a Glance 2025: Lithuania  OECD

Suspected Belarusian drone in Lithuania, country on alert - TelegrafiSuspected Belarusian drone in Lithuania, country on alert  Telegrafi

Political Earthquake in Lithuania – Prime Minister Resigns Under Pressure - The Baltic ReviewPolitical Earthquake in Lithuania – Prime Minister Resigns Under Pressure  The Baltic Review

Drone from Belarus breaches Lithuanian airspace - LRTDrone from Belarus breaches Lithuanian airspace  LRT

Lithuania becomes first country to head OECD anti-corruption program - TVP WorldLithuania becomes first country to head OECD anti-corruption program  TVP World

Lithuania to consider deployment of Newcleo SMRs - World Nuclear NewsLithuania to consider deployment of Newcleo SMRs  World Nuclear News

Poland begins controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania - theguardian.comPoland begins controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania  theguardian.com

Poland reintroduces controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania - Notes From PolandPoland reintroduces controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania  Notes From Poland

Lithuania's prime minister resigns - Yahoo HomeLithuania's prime minister resigns  Yahoo Home

Lithuanian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal Involving EU Funds - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPLithuanian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal Involving EU Funds  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

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

Suspected Russian Drone Found in Lithuania - Kyiv PostSuspected Russian Drone Found in Lithuania  Kyiv Post

Russian citizen who jumped from Kaliningrad transit train found in Lithuania - LRTRussian citizen who jumped from Kaliningrad transit train found in Lithuania  LRT

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

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

Exclusive: Finland and Lithuania set to produce anti-personnel mines, officials say - ReutersExclusive: Finland and Lithuania set to produce anti-personnel mines, officials say  Reuters

Lithuanian team clinches historic win, sweeps gold at iGEO in Thailand - Trend News AgencyLithuanian team clinches historic win, sweeps gold at iGEO in Thailand  Trend News Agency

Lithuania to build anti-drone system to protect infrastructure - TVP WorldLithuania to build anti-drone system to protect infrastructure  TVP World

Lithuania steps up drone defence as search continues for unidentified UAV from Belarus - LRTLithuania steps up drone defence as search continues for unidentified UAV from Belarus  LRT

Lithuanian hunters refuse to kill bear that ambled around capital for two days - theguardian.comLithuanian hunters refuse to kill bear that ambled around capital for two days  theguardian.com

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

Celebrating an everlasting twilight: midsummer, Lithuanian style - theguardian.comCelebrating an everlasting twilight: midsummer, Lithuanian style  theguardian.com

Germany stations troops in Lithuania - DWGermany stations troops in Lithuania  DW

Drone from Belarus found at Lithuanian military training ground - RBC-UkraineDrone from Belarus found at Lithuanian military training ground  RBC-Ukraine

Russian trains cross EU via Lithuania — under close watch - DWRussian trains cross EU via Lithuania — under close watch  DW

Fortress Lithuania – Dragon’s Teeth, Camouflaged Armies and Forest Fortifications - The Baltic ReviewFortress Lithuania – Dragon’s Teeth, Camouflaged Armies and Forest Fortifications  The Baltic Review

Event Report: Public Forum Europe’s role in Indo-Pacific -Lithuania’s contribution- - ??????Event Report: Public Forum Europe’s role in Indo-Pacific -Lithuania’s contribution-  ??????

Lithuania expresses understanding for Poland's border controls - Polska Agencja Prasowa SALithuania expresses understanding for Poland's border controls  Polska Agencja Prasowa SA

Lithuanian PM Paluckas resigning amid allegations of shady business dealings - LRTLithuanian PM Paluckas resigning amid allegations of shady business dealings  LRT