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13 May 2026

Lithuania and Ukraine Forge Strategic Defense Industry Alliance

Lithuania and Ukraine have formalized a significant expansion of their military partnership, signing a bilateral agreement focused on defense industry cooperation and technological exchange. The…

People in Lithuania carrying a large Ukrainian flag at night, representing the unity between both nations.

13 May 2026

Lithuania Demands Fairer Burden-Sharing for Ukraine Military Aid

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has issued a firm call to European allies to ensure a more equitable distribution of the financial burden regarding military support…

Leaders stand together in front of a large blue B9 and Nordic Countries Summit backdrop.

13 May 2026

Swedish Royals Visit Lithuania to Bolster Regional Security Ties

The President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, and First Lady Diana Nausėdienė are set to host King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia…

Statues of saints stand atop the neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral pediment under a clear blue sky.

13 May 2026

‘That Flower Looks Like a Drone’: Rescued Children’s Art in Vilnius

In a workshop in Kyiv, a child looked down at a freshly painted petal and remarked, “That flower looks like a drone.” It is a…

A child in white protective gear spray painting white flowers onto a large dark canvas.

13 May 2026

Daugavpils to Host Massive Fan Zone for 2026 World Hockey Championship

Hockey fans in Latvia’s second-largest city, Daugavpils, are preparing for a major community event as the municipality confirms public live broadcasts of the 2026 IIHF…

Professional ice hockey players in blue uniforms during a warm-up session on the ice rink.

13 May 2026

Lithuania’s ‘Family Referendum’ Risks Creating Social Hierarchy

Lithuania’s Equal Opportunities Controller, Birutė Sabatauskaitė, has issued a stark warning regarding a proposed advisory referendum that seeks to strictly define the concept of family…

Lithuanian citizens draped in the national flag gather during a public demonstration at night.

13 May 2026

Vilnius to Mark Missing Children’s Day with Symbolic Shoe Installation

In the heart of Vilnius, positioned against the backdrop of the city’s modern skyline at Konstitucijos pr. 25, stands a bronze sculpture of a young…

A pair of black leather shoes left alone on a concrete path near empty park benches.

13 May 2026

Lithuania Uses Parcel Lockers to Boost Civil Defense Preparedness

Lithuania Post (Lietuvos paštas) has announced a strategic partnership with the national civil defense initiative, LT72, to transform its parcel locker network into a frontline…

A bright red 24/7 parcel locker stands against a concrete wall at night, representing the infrastructure being utilized for civil defense in Lithuania.

13 May 2026

Lithuania Mourns Zenonas Juknevičius, Architect of Post-Soviet Independence

The Lithuanian political community and the wider public are in mourning following the announcement of the death of Zenonas Juknevičius, a pivotal figure in the…

Gediminas' Tower in Vilnius with the Lithuanian flag flying against a clear blue sky.

13 May 2026

Lithuania Targets AI Revolution in Schools with 'Digitalization 3.0'

The Lithuanian Education and Science Trade Union (LŠMPS) is set to convene in Vilnius to chart a new course for the nation’s schools, placing artificial…

A student working on code on a laptop, illustrating Lithuania's initiative to integrate AI and digital technologies into schools.

12 May 2026

Joniškis Summer Job Program: A Guide for Local and Diaspora Youth

Young people with ties to the Joniškis district of Lithuania, including those currently residing in the UK, are being invited to apply for a specialized…

3D wooden letters spelling the word JOBS in bright yellow and blue, symbolizing employment opportunities.

12 May 2026

Kaunas District Invests €388k in Modern Civil Defense Shelters

Kaunas District Municipality has announced a significant upgrade to its civil defense infrastructure, allocating nearly €400,000 to modernize emergency shelters. Funded entirely by the Lithuanian…

A long, illuminated concrete corridor inside a renovated civil defense shelter in Kaunas District.

12 May 2026

Cyber-Attack Targets Latvian Transport Site with Fake Russian Bus Routes

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the official digital infrastructure of Rēzekne, a major city in eastern Latvia, became the target of a sophisticated disinformation campaign.…

A public transport departure board showing glitched and nonsensical text instead of route information.

12 May 2026

Vilnius Unveils Renovated Lazdynų Pelėdos Square with a Day of Music and Culture

The sound of tuning instruments and the scent of fresh flowerbeds now define the heart of Vilnius Old Town as the city prepares for a…

Colorful festive bunting flags strung across a historic city square with an ornate stone building in the background under a blue sky.

12 May 2026

A4 Riga Bypass: Nighttime Traffic Restrictions as Mazā Jugla Bridge Renovation Begins

Renovation work has officially commenced on the bridge spanning the Mazā Jugla river, located on the A4 Riga bypass (Baltezers–Saulkalne). This essential infrastructure project aims…

12 May 2026

Queen Silvia of Sweden to Champion Dementia Care Reform at New Vilnius: what residents need to know

The transformation of a former hotel on the outskirts of Vilnius into a modern sanctuary for the elderly marks a significant shift in the Baltic…

Three people standing together in a historic library with tall wooden bookshelves and ornate chandeliers.

12 May 2026

Līgo Višķos 2026: A Grand Midsummer Celebration on the Shores of Lake Lukna

The shores of Lake Lukna are set to transform into a hub of ancient tradition and modern celebration as the "Līgo Višķos 2026" festival returns…

12 May 2026

3,000 Young Dancers to Fill the Streets of Valka and Valga for Major Folk Festival

The twin cities of Valka and Valga are preparing to host one of the most vibrant youth cultural events of the year. On June 6,…

A mural of a traditional folk dancer on a building wall, representing the cultural celebration of the upcoming folk festival.

12 May 2026

Lithuania Positions Defense Industry as Frontline Extension

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has formally positioned the country’s defense industry as a direct extension of battlefield capability, marking a strategic shift in how NATO’s…

A military helicopter maneuvers over an airfield hangar in Lithuania, representing the nation's defense infrastructure.

11 May 2026

Lithuanian Partisan Remembrance Hikes Expand to Europe and the US

Beneath the dense canopy of Lithuania’s forests, where the damp scent of moss meets the silence of hidden history, a unique tradition is taking a…

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