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Betsson and BF Games debut FK Zalgiris-themed slot in Lithuania
Betsson has partnered with game developer BF Games to launch a new FK Zalgiris-inspired slot game in Lithuania. By Rory Calland Key points: - New slot game based on FK Zalgiris Vilnius available to players in Lithuania - Betsson has recently...

First solar park joined the electricity balancing market in Lithuania
Meiluškiai solar park, developed by the Danish renewable company, European Energy, has joined the electricity balancing market and submitted its first bids. “The joining of the first solar park to this market is a significant step towards ensuring...

FMs of Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland to discuss security situation in region in Lublin on July 16
On Wednesday, July 16, in Lublin (Poland), Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha will take part in a meeting of the Lublin Triangle at the level of heads of foreign ministries of Ukraine, the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Poland....

Lithuania is considering a return to nuclear power
More and more countries are exploring the use of small nuclear reactors (SMRs), and Lithuania is also reassessing its nuclear policy; nuclear advocates say that operating just a few reactors could ensure true energy independence. Meanwhile,...

Germany To Deploy Permanent Brigade In Lithuania, Buy F-35 Fighter Jets From US
Germany has committed to deploy a permanent brigade in Lithuania, purchase a sizable number of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets fom the U.S., and increase its defense spending. In 2022, Germany agreed to buy 35 F-35 aircraft from the United States....

Engine of resistance hums in U.S. and Germany
German Army Chief Lt. Gen. Alfons Mas listens to a question during a media joint conference with Lithuanian Chief of Defence Gen. Valdemaras Rupsys and Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas as members of the Headquarters initial command...

Lithuania to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recede due to climate change
The seal population has increased from about 4,000, considered nearly extinct, in the late 1980s to about 50,000. Lithuania will make a concerted effort to save its grey seal population, which has managed to stabilise though continues to remain...

Lithuaniaʼs Defense Minister says drone that crashed in country is Russian “Gerbera” drone
Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalienė stated that the drone that flew into the countryʼs territory from Belarus on July 10 and crashed was a Russian Gerber drone. This is reported by the Lithuanian media LRT. The minister...

Lithuania to allocate over €20 million to rebuild educational sector in Ukraine
Yevhen Kudriavets and Kęstutis Budrys. Photo: Ministry of Education and Science A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, stipulating that Lithuania will allocate €21 million to implement...

Lithuania Commits €21 Million to Ukraine Education Recovery at URC 2025
On July 10, during the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, Lithuania announced the allocation of 21 million euros for the restoration of educational infrastructure in Ukraine. This Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Lithuania’s...

Lithuania Charts Legal Route To Remove Soviet-Era Burial Sites
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 11. The Ministry of Culture of Lithuania has submitted a draft regulation to the government for approval to establish clear procedures for the removal of the remains of World War II soldiers from...

Ukraine receives more and more gas via GIPL
Through the GIPL interconnection between Lithuania and Poland, 1.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of gas were transported to Europe in January-June 2025, representing a 53 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. “Our strategically designed...

Lithuania bids to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recede
The grey seals slide out of their cages into the Baltic Sea near the Lithuanian coast, swimming off to new lives imperilled by climate change, pollution and shrinking fish stocks. The seals have been nurtured at a rehabilitation centre in the...

Hegseth Thanks Germany for Stepping Up to Defense Challenges
JULY 15, 2025 – Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense...

Lithuania to consider deployment of Newcleo SMRs
Thursday, 10 July 2025 Lithuania's State Enterprise Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant is to collaborate with France-headquartered innovative reactor developer Newcleo on assessing the possibilities of applying advanced fast reactor technology in the...

Lithuania invests €21 million in restoring education in Ukraine
Lithuania is investing €21 million in the restoration of education in Ukraine. The corresponding Memorandum of Understanding was signed on July 10 at the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine in Rome by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis...

Lithuania Cranks Up Pressure On EU For Bigger Military Mobility Budget
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. On July 10, Lithuania reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing military mobility and regional connectivity through increased European Union (EU) investment in strategic infrastructure, Trend...

Lithuania Trade Gap Widens In May
Lithuania's trade deficit increased in May from a year ago as exports fell amid an increase in imports, figures from the statistical office showed on Thursday. The trade deficit rose to EUR 584.4 in May from EUR 324.6 million in the corresponding...

Lithuania and Newcleo to cooperate
Lithuanian Nuclear operator, SE Ignalina, and Newcleo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) opening up talks around Newcleo’s LFR (Lead-cooled Fast Reactor) reactor and its potential role in Lithuania and for the safe handling of the...

Lithuania Inspires Renewed Engagement With Diaspora Across Globe
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. On July 9, Lithuania's Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Julius Pranevičius, called for closer ties with the global diaspora during the 18th session of the Seimas of the World Lithuanian...