NATO fighter jets conducting the Baltic Air Policing Mission in Lithuania were scrambled seven times between June 16 and June 18 to identify and escort Russian military aircraft flying in international airspace, according to the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense. The incidents mark a continued pattern of Russian aerial maneuvers in proximity to NATO airspace, increasing regional alertness…

The Lithuanian government has authorized law enforcement officers to use special ammunition and projectiles to neutralize drones, weather balloons, and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as autonomously or remotely piloted objects.   Under the new measures, officers can deploy these tools against airborne, land-based, waterborne, or underwater objects. They are also permitted to use…

Transnistria, a breakaway province of Moldova aligned with Russia, faces a severe energy crisis after Ukraine suspended a Russian gas deal that supplied the region. The situation has left hundreds of thousands without heating, gas, or electricity as the Kremlin-backed leadership in Tiraspol declined alternative energy solutions offered by Moldova.   This crisis has also impacted Moldova, which…

In a significant historical discovery, burial crowns and other royal regalia belonging to Lithuanian and Polish rulers have been found in the crypts of Vilnius Cathedral. The items were unearthed on December 16, 2024, from a hidden chamber sealed during the outbreak of World War II in 1939.   The artifacts include the crown of Alexander Jagiellon, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania…

Poland has long been a favorite shopping destination for Lithuanians, offering lower prices on many goods. However, new data from Lithuanian banks indicates that spending by Lithuanian shoppers in Poland has dropped in 2024 compared to the previous year. Vilnius resident Robertas, who frequently travels to Suwałki in Poland for groceries and household items, reported spending over 150 euros on…

Five contenders have officially entered the race to become the chairperson of the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD), following the departure of Gabrielius Landsbergis as party leader. The candidates include former defense ministers Laurynas Kasčiūnas and Arvydas Anušauskas, interim party chairwoman and former education minister Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė, MP Žygimantas…

Starting in 2026, Lithuanian schoolchildren will have the option to choose Spanish as their primary foreign language. While the demand for Spanish language learning is growing, schools face significant challenges in finding qualified teachers to meet this demand. At Kaunas Maironis University Gymnasium, a Mexican teacher currently teaches Spanish, but the recruitment process was far from…