Taiwan and Lithuania forge ties despite China pressure Taiwan and Lithuania have become strange bedfellows despite China's warnings to the European nation last year. So how did this seemingly unlikely relationship develop, and … World • 13 Jan
China's Lithuania blockade hits other EU exports EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has warned that a Chinese blockade of Lithuania's exports over a dispute about Taiwan was increasingly affecting firms from other … Business • 24 Dec 21
Belarus protest leader Kolesnikova goes on trial Maria Kolesnikova, the last remaining protest leader still in Belarus, has gone on trial after 10 months in custody as the regime of President Alexander … World • 04 Aug 21
Lithuanian capital to mimic holiday destinations With virus travel restrictions preventing summer holidays abroad, Lithuania's capital is offering a low-cost alternative by mimicking the look and feel of different countries at … News Lens • 09 Jun 20
Lithuania's Nauseda wins presidential election Former central banker Gitanas Nauseda has won Lithuania's presidential election after opponent Ingrida Simonyte conceded. Europe • 27 May 19
Polls close in Lithuania's presidential election Polls have closed in Lithuania's first round of elections which saw nine candidates compete for the country's presidency currently held by Dalia Grybauskaite, nicknamed the … Europe • 13 May 19
Higgins to clarify Presidential intentions next month President Michael D Higgins has said he will clarify his future intentions early in July. Ireland • 20 Jun 18
Higgins urges smaller countries to ensure EU place President Michael D Higgins has called for smaller European countries to work together to ensure their place at the heart of the EU. Ireland • 19 Jun 18
Lithuania raises drinking age to 20 to curb consumption Lithuania has banned alcohol advertising and raised the legal drinking age to 20 from 18 as part of efforts to curb consumption in one of … World • 01 Jun 17
Lithuania signs US deal to replace Russian gas Lithuania said it had signed a trade agreement to buy liquified natural gas from the United States in a move aimed at reducing the EU … News • 28 Feb 15
Lithuania becomes 19th member of Eurozone Lithuania adopted the euro at the stroke of midnight local time, becoming the Eurozone's 19th member just as Greek political uncertainty is renewing concern over … News • 31 Dec 14
Lithuania clears last hurdle to joining euro zone Lithuania passed the last hurdle to becoming the nineteenth member of the euro zone, after its EU peers gave their approval. Business • 23 Jul 14
Lithuania ready to adopt euro from 2015:Commission Lithuania meets all the criteria for joining the euro, the European Commission said today. Business • 04 Jun 14
Lithuania meets all criteria for euro membership Lithuania has met all the economic criteria for joining the euro zone on schedule in 2015, the country's central bank has said. Business • 16 May 14
Kenny meets leaders of Lithuania and Latvia Taoiseach Enda Kenny is visiting the Baltic states of Lithuania and Latvia. News • 06 Jun 13
Ryanair announces new routes from Cork Airport Ryanair has announced five new routes from Cork Airport to eastern Europe. News • 02 Aug 12
