Lithuania Extends Sanctions on Russian & Belarusian Citizens

The Parliament of Lithuania has extended and tightened sanctions against nationals of Russia and Belarus for another year. In line with the recent decision, Russian nationals who travel to Russia or Belarus more than once every three months will be …

Lithuania, Latvia Seek To Prevent Belarus From Participating In 2026 Futsal Euro

4 The host countries of the 2026 Futsal Euro are against Belarus' participation in the tournament. Lithuania and Latvia have called for a ban on Belarus' participation in the 2026 European Futsal Championship, which will be held in these countries …

Lithuania aims to deter Russia by upgrading ‘critical’ road and anti-border defenses

Godliauskas also said that ensuring freedom of movement for troops and goods along the two roads is a priority, and added that such border protection operations are likely to be closely monitored by Russia as "sensitive and vital" information. He …

A first-timer’s guide to Kaunas, Lithuania’s eternal city

Kaunas has had numerous rulers over time, from the Teutonic Knights to the Russian Empire. Nonetheless, throughout the years, Lithuania’s second city (the fourth-largest in the Baltic states) has maintained its identity as a centre of culture and academia. …

Joliet soldier Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., who died in Lithuania, remembered for kindness at funeral

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- Family and friends gathered Friday for the funeral of Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr. Dueñez, who was from Joliet, was one of four soldiers killed in a training accident in Lithuania last month. Hundreds of American flags are flying in …

Lithuania seeks to bar Belarus from 2026 Futsal Championship

Adoption and family status among battlegrounds in Lithuania’s same-sex partnership debate

Russian nationals in Lithuania to lose their resident permits over frequent trips home

Russian nationals living in Lithuania who travel to Russia or Belarus more than once every three months without an objective reason will lose their resident permits, the Lithuanian parliament decided Thursday under a new law, public broadcaster LRT …

Lecture 11: Lithuania and the union with Poland

Posted In: History, Ukraine: A History Course  The Ukrainian Jewish Encounter is pleased to present a lecture series by Paul Robert Magocsi titled Ukraine: A History Course. Magocsi recorded 45 lectures in 2023 at the University of Toronto, where he holds …

Spain and Lithuania push to oust Ireland from leading eurozone talks

Most officials, however, say that Donohoe is likely to cling on to his job, although a three-horse race dents his chances of being reelected at the first round. If no one wins an outright majority on the first attempt, the two candidates with the most …