The author wrote that antisemitic threats were rising across Europe and said volunteers in Lithuania were being left to guard synagogues without clear safety guidance. They said they supported the community’s call for prevention as well as response, and urged governments to act before it was too late. https://t.co/HMcMQau1fk #Antisemitism #Europe #Safety #LT #EU
The author claimed that Austria’s foreign minister, Spindlegger, personally went to secure the release of KGB colonel Golovatov, whom the author said had been convicted of killing 13 Lithuanians. The author wrote that Golovatov was released after being detained while on Interpol’s red list and taken to an awaiting Russian plane. #Österreich #Diplomatie #KGB #AT #LT #RU
The initiative's author, Lithuanian MEP Rasa Juknevičienė, argues that the Kremlin uses these so-called “Russian Houses” not only to promote Russian culture but also as tools of political influence and information operations. #РускиДомове #АнтирускиСанкции #ХибридноВлияние (translated)
My EFE story: Lithuania sends troops to its border with Kaliningrad amid fears of an influx of Russian refugees https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/lituania-env%c3%ada-tropas-a-frontera-con-kaliningrado-por-temor-a-entrada-de-refugiados-rusos/92186077
The post claimed that the US had pressured several countries to withdraw their sponsorship of #Disinfo2026, described as a leading European conference on disinformation, and said Canada, Lithuania and the EU’s diplomatic service were the only ones that subsequently agreed to do so. https://t.co/PStc15aMCC #Desinformación #Conferencia #PolíticaExterior #US #CA #LT #EU
For her part, the Minister of Social Security and Labor Inga Ruginienė announced that next year the average retirement pension in Lithuania will increase by 10.4%, and for those with the necessary working experience – by 10.9%. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
The chairman of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas, proposes not to implement a general reduction in excise duty due to high fuel prices, but to direct support to those most affected by increased costs. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
Energy Minister Lukas Savickas states that by requiring gas stations to inform the Lithuanian Energy Agency (LEA) in real time about price changes, it would be easier for consumers to compare fuel prices and make choices. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
Archbishop of Vilnius Gintaras Grušas also emphasized the need to improve the child and youth protection system and the proper examination of reports of potential abuse. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
Long-time parliamentary conservative Agnė Bilotaitė announced her resignation from the Seimas, and the Government announced a 10% increase in pensions and a possible punishment for the soldier who shot the smuggler. #Politika #Lithuania #AgnėBilotaitė (translated)
The author wrote that Lithuania had experienced another drone incident and that four drones had struck the ground and exploded in Moldova. They argued that Russia was using such incidents, which they said occurred almost daily, to gradually accustom and desensitize Western public opinion. https://t.co/70LIdgNiif #Lithuania #Moldova #Russia #LT #MD #RU (translated)
The post said nine EU countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Lithuania, had called for a ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens. It also claimed that France and Italy issued the most visas to Russians and had watered down a proposal to restrict Russian soldiers from entering the EU. https://t.co/gLsF5Vradt #VisaBan #Russia #EuropeanUnion #BG #RO #DE #DK #SE #LT #FR #IT (translated)
The author said they had discussed Lithuania’s upcoming EU Presidency priorities, security issues, hybrid threats and what Czech defence industry companies could provide for NATO’s eastern flank, particularly in air defence, with Sigitas Mitkus, Vice-Minister of Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. https://t.co/CaDwf8pWCW #Lithuania #EUPresidency #NATO #LT #CZ
The author said they had discussed Lithuania’s upcoming EU Council presidency with Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius, as well as the social dimension of the future EU budget and preparations for AI’s impact on labour markets. They added that people should remain at the heart of Europe’s ambitions. https://t.co/xt7ii8FPWK #EU #Lithuania #AI #EU #LT
The Prime Minister of Lithuania announces that there was indeed no information pointing to a Russian invasion of Europe. Macron, NATO, England... It was all just nonsense and propaganda. Who could have guessed that? 🤔 https://t.co/4qlHpj0Az1 #Lithuania #NATO #Propaganda (translated)
The author wrote that a signature made that day would support Lithuania’s Social Climate Plan with €884 million by 2032. They said its success would be measured by warmer homes, lower energy bills and cleaner, more affordable transport, describing it as a green transition that worked for people. https://t.co/prwulG66kn #SocialClimate #GreenTransition #Lithuania #LT #EU
Forbes highlights Lithuania’s emerging data centre industry as established hubs face grid constraints and rising power demand. With 76% of electricity generated from renewables, 🇱🇹 is building the foundations for future data centre growth. https://t.co/Cipa45JfMn #Lithuania #DataCenters #RenewableEnergy #LT
Good meeting with @mindaugassink ahead of the 🇱🇹 Presidency of the Council in January. We have busy months ahead of us. From strengthening our defence, particularly on our Eastern flank. To supporting Ukraine in bringing this war to a just end. And bringing Ukraine, https://t.co/L6VWlBOvLM #Lithuania #EUPresidency #SupportUkraine #LT #UA
🇪🇪🇱🇹 Met with Lithuania’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs @SigitasMitkus today, who presented Lithuania’s priorities for its upcoming EU Council Presidency. 🇪🇺 The Presidency comes at a crucial time for Europe, with important work ahead. We discussed our joint efforts to move https://t.co/riLYo9XdbO #Lithuania #EUCouncil #EuropeanUnion #EE #LT #EU
