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Published on May 9, 2025Source: LRT - Public Broadcaster
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Published on May 9, 2025
Lithuania exits anti-personnel mine convention amid Russo-Belarusian threats
Lithuania officially announced its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines on 8 May 2025. The decision was passed by the Seimas, Lithuania’s parliament, with 107 votes in favor and three abstentions. The withdrawal, as stated by …
Source: Euromaidan Press - Neutral -
Published on May 9, 2025
Lithuania to Bolster Local Defense Industry With $337-Million Investment
Lithuania is investing 300 million euros ($337.4 million) to boost its defense industry capabilities and establish itself as a regional center for the security sector. Under the Vytis Initiative, the country will operate as a “one-stop shop” for businesses …
Source: The Defense Post - Neutral -
Published on May 8, 2025
Lithuania to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Lithuania will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines — this decision was made by the countryʼs parliament. This was reported by the Lithuanian broadcaster LRT. 107 MPs voted in favor of withdrawing from the …
Source: Babel - Neutral -
Published on May 8, 2025
Lithuania’s parliament votes to withdraw from landmines treaty
Lithuanian lawmakers voted on Thursday to quit a treaty banning anti-personnel mines, as the Baltic NATO member seeks to reinforce its security in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine. The EU member and other countries in the region have ramped up …
Source: Macau Business - Pro-Government -
Published on May 8, 2025
Former Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen to visit Lithuania
Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit Lithuania this week. On Friday, Tsai will deliver a speech at Vilnius University and join former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė for a discussion, according to the Taiwanese Representative …
Source: LRT - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 8, 2025
AST signs environmental impact assessment agreement for new 330 kV transmission line from Ventspils to Lithuania
Latvia’s electricity transmission system operator AS "Augstsprieguma tīkls" (AST) has signed a contract with international consultant "Estonian, Latvian & Lithuanian Environment" SIA to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment ( …
Source: The Baltic Times - Neutral -
Published on May 8, 2025
Lithuania has ‘plan B’ if US pulls out of Europe – president
Source: LRT - Public Broadcaster -
Published on May 13, 2025
EMBank CEO Sarp Demiray Explores the Future of Customer Service in Banking
Sarp Demiray, CEO of European Merchant Bank (EMBank), examines the historical shortcomings and future prospects of customer service in the banking sector. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sarp Demiray, CEO of European …
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Published on May 13, 2025
EU should open door to US on defense despite Trump, says Lithuanian minister
Nevertheless, pro-U.S. language has been absent from the drafts circulated so far and seen by POLITICO because of resistance from the French government, an EU official familiar with the discussions said. Greater openness toward Canada and the U.K is more …
Source: Politico Europe - Neutral