A conference about YIVO takes place in its birthplace — Vilnius

(New York Jewish Week) — Tracey Wells didn’t necessarily want to see Andrew Cuomo resign in disgrace as New York’s governor in 2021. “But I firmly believe that you believe women,” Wells, the owner of a recruitment firm, said, noting at the time,...

Zelensky signs laws extending martial law and general mobilization until February 3

President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed two laws extending the duration of martial law in Ukraine and the period of general mobilization. According to Ukrinform, the draft law “On Approval of the Decree of the President of Ukraine ‘On Extension of...

Vilnius is a nice, green place to live—and it’s turning that into a competitive advantage for its economy

Vilnius doesn’t need Olympic fanfare to make its waters swimmable. While Paris spent billions cleaning up the Seine for a splashy opening, the rivers and lakes in Lithuania’s capital have long been open for a dip whenever the weather allows....

Construction of new radioactive waste repository starts in Lithuania

VILNIUS, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- A symbolic capsule was buried Thursday near the decommissioned Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, marking the launch of construction of a repository for short-lived low- and medium-level radioactive waste, the Baltic News...

Lithuania closes border with Belarus; crossings will only be allowed in exceptional cases

In response to the increasing number of incidents of smuggler balloons in Lithuanian airspace in recent weeks, the Lithuanian-Belarusian border has been closed until the end of November, Reuters reports. Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė...

Tsikhanouskaya supports Lithuania's border closure amid Belarusian 'hybrid attacks'

Published on 30/10/2025 - 7:30 GMT+1 •Updated 9:31 Lithuanian authorities have extended the closure of border crossings with Belarus until the end of November in response to a series of airspace violations involving balloons used to smuggle...

Lithuanian Prime Minister: Poland May Reconsider Plans To Open Border Crossings With Belarus

3 Actions will be coordinated with Lithuania. Poland will coordinate with Lithuania on its plans to open two border crossings with Belarus. This was stated by Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginenė, reports LRT. - We have already corresponded...

Lithuania’s public and private sectors involved in Ukraine’s energy recovery – Seimas’ Speaker

Lithuania is actively contributing to the restoration of the Trypillia Thermal Power Plant (TPP), engaging both public and private companies, and is also considering the supply of liquefied natural gas to Ukraine via the LNG terminal in Klaipėda....

Turkmenistan, Lithuania discuss issues of cooperation

AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov held a meeting with Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Vidmantas Verbickas on October 29, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported. During the...

Romanian Foreign Minister Says NATO Members To Fill Void Left By Departing US Forces

BUCHAREST -- Other NATO members will provide troops to fill the void created by the departure of US soldiers from Romania, the country's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu told RFE/RL, leaving the alliance with a “stronger" presence. Speaking to RFE/RL’s...

Poland Holds Off On Reopening Belarus Border To Support Lithuania

Home Europe Belarus Poland Holds Off On Reopening Belarus Border To Support Lithuania Poland closed its border with Belarus six weeks ago because of what Warsaw said were "very aggressive" Russia-led military exercises on Belarusian territory,...

Ukraine, Lithuania discuss joint projects within SAFE mechanism

A delegation of representatives from Ukrainian defense enterprises, led by Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Sergiy Boyev, held talks with his Lithuanian colleagues on the implementation of joint projects under the SAFE (Security Action for...

Preparing for War: Europe’s Return to Mandatory Military Service

Brussels is taking a major step in defense. After months of warnings about “Europe’s vulnerability,” the European Commission has unveiled a roadmap to reach “full military readiness” by 2030. The plan includes ambitious projects like the European...

Vilnius Closes Border With Belarus After Mass Balloon Incursions

Lithuania authorized the use of force against balloons entering from Belarus after radar tracked 66 objects overnight, temporarily closed its crossings with Belarus, and signaled possible NATO Article 4 consultations. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė...

Silina has been first to offer support to Lithuanian PM after Belarusian hybrid attacks

RIGA - Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina (New Unity) was the first to offer support to Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene after the number of Belarusian smuggling balloons increased in Lithuania, Ruginiene told reporters on Thursday. The...

Lithuania to close border with Belarus for 1 month, exceptions apply

Lithuania's government decided on Wednesday to close the country's border with Belarus for one month, while allowing certain exceptions, reported Xinhua, quoting the Baltic News Service (BNS). The Cabinet decided to fully close the...

Poland delays Belarus border reopenings in solidarity with Lithuania

Poland announced on Thursday that it will postpone the reopening of additional border crossings with Belarus until at least mid-November, aligning its stance with Lithuania amid rising security concerns along NATO’s eastern flank. Warsaw shut much...

Lithuanian minister visits art collection in embassy in Vilnius

On the occasion of the Lithuanian-Italian Year of Culture 2025/2026, the Ambassador of Italy to Vilnius, Emanuele de Maigret, welcomed the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Kestutis Budrys, accompanied by his consort and a group of his closest...

Meeting of the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Lithuania

On October 29, 2025, during the visit to the Republic of Lithuania, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov had a meeting with Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Vidmantas Verbickas. During the...

‘The Southern Chronicles’ Review: Winning Coming-of-Age Tale Unfolds Amid Lithuania’s Post-Soviet Growing Pains

It’s easy to see why director Ignas Miškinis’ earnest coming-of-age dramedy “The Southern Chronicles” hit it big with Lithuanian audiences, becoming the country’s highest-grossing film of all time and racking up a slew of Silver Crane awards. Both...