World Sep 15 NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuania as Russia continues to provoke Europe By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala
World Jun 03 Poland and Lithuania explore playing bigger role in NATO's nuclear deterrence Poland and Lithuania confirm they are participating in discussions about their potential role in NATO’s nuclear deterrence efforts, which are built around U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe. By Claudia Ciobanu, Sam McNeil, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
World May 30 Thousands flock to Vilnius for festival celebrating Lithuania's iconic cold beet soup A festival honoring Lithuania’s iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink. By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press
World Oct 23 President of Lithuania says Russian military planes violated country's airspace Russian military planes briefly violated Lithuania’s airspace Thursday evening, the Lithuanian president said, condemning what he called a blatant breach of the territorial integrity of his European Union and NATO-member country. By Associated Press
World Jul 31 Lithuania's prime minister steps down after investigations into his business dealings Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has stepped down following investigations into his business dealings. By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press
Apr 01 Crews recover body of 4th U.S. soldier killed after training accident in Lithuania By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The final U.S. soldier who went missing in Lithuania has been found dead, ending a massive weeklong search for the four service members whose armored vehicle was pulled from a swampy training area. Continue reading
Mar 26 4 American soldiers killed while training in Lithuania, NATO leader says By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania have died, but that he does not yet know the details. Continue reading
Oct 13 Lithuania begins parliamentary election as many voters look for change despite strong economy By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press Lithuanians voted Sunday in the first round of parliamentary elections that could lead to the center-right governing coalition being replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties. Continue reading
May 12 Lithuania holds presidential election as concerns rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine By Associated Press Lithuanians are casting votes in a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears about Moscow’s intentions, particularly in the strategically important Baltic region. Continue reading
Jan 10 Ukraine's Zelenskyy begins visit to Baltic nations, seeking aid from allies against Russia's invasion By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press On his official Telegram channel, Zelenskyy said the trip to the Baltic countries would focus on security concerns, Ukraine's hopes to join the European Union and NATO, and building partnerships in drone production and electronic warfare capacities. Continue reading