As Europe’s birthrates tumble, Lithuania offers a vision of the future

In a town nicknamed the “Lithuanian Chernobyl” for its many empty Soviet-built apartments, the country’s population crisis is palpable.The district of Ignalina, an expanse of lakes and forests near Lithuania’s border with Latvia, has lost more than half of …

New tools needed to speed up decisions in Ukraine’s favor, says Lithuania’s EU representative

The European Union needs new tools to overcome non-constructive blockages of decisions, including those taken in support of Ukraine, by individual member states. This was stated in an exclusive comment to Ukrinform by Lithuania’s Permanent Representative …

Lithuania Establishes the Baltics’ Most Mature Fintech Community

Vilnius, Lithuania – February 20, 2026 – Lithuania’s licensed fintech landscape is reaching a new level of maturity as the country’s leading companies unite under a single representative body. The association Fintech Hub LT has announced the addition of …

Lithuania is building a railway to the Rudninkai training ground to speed up NATO troop logistics

In February 2026, the Ministry of National Defense of Lithuania began the construction of a new railway line to the Rudninkai military training ground for the operational transfer of heavy equipment and the German brigade. This infrastructure project aims …

Lithuania completes JLTV procurement, reaches 500-vehicle fleet

The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has concluded its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) acquisition project, with the final two US-made vehicles delivered in mid-February. With this delivery, the Lithuanian Armed Forces now operates 500 JLTVs, …

Lithuania Leads in Baltic Fintech Capital Formation

Lithuania has recently risen as a significant player in capital formation for early-stage ventures in the Baltic region. This accomplishment highlights the country’s dynamic financial technology ecosystem. With over 280 active fintech companies, Lithuania …

Lithuania begins rail project to speed NATO troop movement

Key Points Lithuania has begun construction of a rail link to the Rudninkai training area to improve transport of troops and heavy equipment supporting a German brigade deployment. The project aims to enhance NATO military mobility by adapting civilian …

Lithuania Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under Sixteen

(MENAFN) A Lithuanian member of parliament has unveiled plans to put forward legislation that would prevent children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms without parental approval, according to reports citing the national broadcaster. …

Lithuania MP proposes ban on under-16s using social media

VILNIUS - Lithuanian MP Daiva Ulbinaite of the opposition conservative Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats, plans to propose setting a legal age limit for social media use in Lithuania and requiring platforms to bar people under 16 from …

Lithuania’s Micevičius to skip Paralympics opening ceremony