Philippines and Lithuania sign pact on defense cooperation

Baku, June 30, AZERTAC Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Lithuanian Minister for National Defense Dovilė Šakalienė on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on defense cooperation, according to the...

Lithuania Picks Embraer C-390 As Next Military Transport Aircraft

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 21. The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has officially launched negotiations to procure the next generation of military transport aircraft, selecting the Embraer C-390 Millennium as the...

Lithuanian Troops Shell Their Own Bunkers in Russia-Resilience Test

Lithuania’s armed forces are pounding prototype bunkers with artillery shells to test which would best withstand a potential Russian attack. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are rapidly reinforcing their armed forces in the wake of Russia’s...

Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers

In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for concern, writes LRT. The Lithuanian Department of Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol reported that the...

Korea, Lithuania discuss ways to bolster cooperation in advanced industries

Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with his Lithuanian counterpart Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, especially in advanced industries, Ahn's office said. Ahn held a meeting with...

S. Korea, Lithuania discuss ways to bolster cooperation in advanced industries

SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with his Lithuanian counterpart Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, especially in advanced industries, Ahn's office...

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FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 co-hosts complete handover to Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden

The official Women's EuroBasket app Download Now PIRAEUS (Greece) - The FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 co-hosts have handed over the baton to the organizers of the 2027 edition - Belgium, Finland, Lithuania and Sweden - in an official on-court...

Lithuania to Acquire Embraer’s C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft

Lithuania has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the country’s next military transport aircraft. With the contract expected to be finalized in the coming months, the acquisition supports Vilnius’ efforts to enhance military capabilities and...

Lithuania to evacuate diplomats' families, some staff from Israel

VILNIUS, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania has decided to evacuate the families of its diplomats and some staff from Israel as the security situation continues to worsen, Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. A rocket landed near the Lithuanian Embassy...

Lithuania says its embassy in Tel Aviv not damaged by Iran missile strike

Lithuania’s embassy in Israel was not damaged when an Iranian missile struck Tel Aviv’s Ramat Gan neighborhood, the Lithuanian foreign ministry said on Thursday, APA reports citing Al Arabiya. “The ambassador has confirmed that the embassy is not...

Michael Jordan, LeBron James both made indelible marks on US Olympics basketball

Arguing who's the NBA's GOAT - specifically, arguing Jordan vs. LeBron - is one of sports fans' greatest debates. Sporting News looks at the case for each, along with their place in NBA lore and culture. Mike Krzyzewski was right there when...

Lithuania has chosen Embraer’s C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft to strengthen its military readiness

Authors Benoit Denet & Martin Gillet. KC-390 at le Bourget 2025 © Benoit DenetParis, Le Bourget June 18, 2025 – The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has announced that the Embraer C-390 Millennium has been chosen as the country’s...

Lithuania buys C-390 military transport aircraft

Embraer announced that Lithuania has selected the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, marking the eighth European customer and seventh NATO member to choose the new-generation airlifter. The decision, unveiled during the Paris Air Show,...

Zaha Hadid Architects Wins Competition for New Arrivals Terminal at Vilnius Airport, Lithuania

New Arrivals Terminal at Vilnius Airport Render. Image © Negativ Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

New legislation to facilitate RES development in Lithuania

The Lithuanian parliament, Seimas, has adopted the legislative package implementing the RED III Directive into national law. Lithuania is one of the first countries to implement the Directive. The package of legislation aims to accelerate the...

Betsson Strengthens European Foothold with Strategic Lithuania Rebrand

In a decisive move to consolidate its presence in the European gaming market, Betsson Group has officially launched its flagship brand in Lithuania, transitioning from its existing Betsafe operation. This rebranding marks a calculated step to...

Europe’s Appeasement Dilemma: The Price of Standing Against Putin

While the West rightly resists Russian aggression, European leaders risk self-respect and global standing by appeasing Donald Trump. Since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, political leaders, experts, journalists, and a renewed...

Why five European countries want to allow anti-personnel mines again 

Afghan men who have lost their legs due to landmines learn to use their new prosthetics at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) physical rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, May 16, 2022. Copyright 2022 The...

ZHA wins second major Vilnius transport contest with airport victory

The London firm has been named overall winner of the contest – selected ahead of rival finalists One Works of Italy, and Lithuanian firms UAB Aplan, IMPLMNT architects, and UAB Baltic Engineers. The appointment comes four years after ZHA won an...