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Lithuania to allocate over €20 million to rebuild educational sector in Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
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Yevhen Kudriavets and Kęstutis Budrys. Photo: Ministry of Education and Science A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, stipulating that Lithuania will allocate €21 million to implement...
Lithuania Commits €21 Million to Ukraine Education Recovery at URC 2025
Mezha
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July 11, 2025
On July 10, during the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, Lithuania announced the allocation of 21 million euros for the restoration of educational infrastructure in Ukraine. This Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Lithuania’s...
Lithuania Charts Legal Route To Remove Soviet-Era Burial Sites
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 11. The Ministry of Culture of Lithuania has submitted a draft regulation to the government for approval to establish clear procedures for the removal of the remains of World War II soldiers from...
BELARUS: "God may be calling you to church, but prison officials decide"
Forum 18
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Four of the political prisoners the regime suddenly freed on 21 June and deported to Lithuania have spoken since their release of restrictions on prisoners' exercise of freedom of religion or belief. "As a rule, political prisoners are never...
'Gender Gap': 10 Countries Where Women Far Outnumber Men
News18
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July 10, 2025
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 19:06 IST This global demographic trend brings major societal and cultural impacts, as nations grapple with unique challenges stemming from their skewed male-female ratios This gender imbalance is the opposite of what...
Lithuania invests €21 million in restoring education in Ukraine
Babel
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Lithuania is investing €21 million in the restoration of education in Ukraine. The corresponding Memorandum of Understanding was signed on July 10 at the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine in Rome by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis...
Lithuania Promotes Cultural Heritage Reforms, Aims For Bigger UNESCO Role By 2027
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. Lithuania is taking an active role at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held from July 6 through 16 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The session brings together...
Lithuania Inspires Renewed Engagement With Diaspora Across Globe
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. On July 9, Lithuania's Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Julius Pranevičius, called for closer ties with the global diaspora during the 18th session of the Seimas of the World Lithuanian...
Top Airbnb Stays in Vilnius, Lithuania: Your Guide to the Best
TripZilla
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July 10, 2025
Vilnius, the charming capital of Lithuania, offers a mix of Baroque architecture, cobbled streets, and vibrant modern culture. Whether you’re visiting for history, cuisine, or a relaxing city break, the right Airbnb can elevate your experience....
Lithuania Postpones Language Requirement for Ukrainian Refugees at Work
Mezha
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July 9, 2025
On July 9, the Lithuanian government decided to postpone the Lithuanian language requirement for Ukrainian refugees who are already employed or planning to find work. This decision, which will last for another six months, was announced by the...
Lithuania Participates In Ukraine Recovery Conference In Italy's Rome
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is taking part today in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome, an international gathering focused on mobilizing support and...
Minister hails Lithuania relations as delegation visits
Taipei Times
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July 9, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) yesterday hailed the importance of security and economic ties between Taiwan and Lithuania as he met with a delegation of Lithuanian lawmakers in Taipei. The eight-member Seimas delegation is led by...
The Grateful Dead: A story of hippies, LSD and Lithuania’s iconic basketball uniforms
El País
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July 9, 2025
On July 9, 1995, The Grateful Dead played their final concert in Chicago. Just one month later, their leader, Jerry Garcia, passed away at 53 due to complications from diabetes. Despite being inactive during the latter half of that decade, they...
Of course Superman is an immigrant — so why are Republicans mad about it?
Forward
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July 9, 2025
Wait until Fox News learns the Superman symbol is from a foreign planet. Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images By PJ Grisar July 9, 2025 I’ve heard conservatives rail against “illegal aliens,” but this is getting a bit ridiculous. In response to...
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Poland reintroduces border checks with Germany and Lithuania
BNE Intellinews
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Poland reintroduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania at midnight of July 8 in a temporary move aimed at curbing unauthorised migration. The controls will remain in place until August 5, the Interior Ministry said. They will cover 52...
'They Tried To Erase Me,' Freed Belarus Opposition Politician Tsikhanouski Says
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 11, 2025
VILNIUS -- Belarusian opposition firebrand Syarhey Tsikhanouski's fight against Aleksandr Lukashenko's repressive rule was halted abruptly five years ago, when he was arrested after announcing plans to challenge the authoritarian leader in an...
Lithuania Inflation Rises To 3.7%
RTTNews
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July 8, 2025
Lithuania's consumer price inflation increased in June after easing in the previous month, figures from the statistical office showed on Tuesday. The consumer price index rose 3.7 percent year-on-year in June, faster than May's 3.4 percent. Prices...
More Irish families have 3+ children than anywhere else in EU
Euro Weekly News
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July 9, 2025
Three young children. Credit: Daniel & Hannah Snipes, Pexels Ireland has emerged as the EU country with the highest share of large families, with more than one in five households with children (20.6 per cent) having three or more kids, according...
Migration Debate Intensifies: Poland Imposes Temporary Checks On German, Lithuanian Borders
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, in what the government said was a step to check migrants more thoroughly amid public concerns over immigration. The move followed...
Vilnius Unchained: How a Lithuanian Startup Reimagines Real Estate
The Baltic Review
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July 8, 2025
The battle for Europe’s tech crown has a surprising new contender. While giants like London and Berlin have long dominated the conversation, the vibrant streets of Vilnius are quietly birthing a revolution. Lately, the Lithuanian capital isn’t...