LITHUANIA, February 26 - From 27 February, 00.00 hrs (Lithuanian time) Lithuania’s airspace will be closed to all air carriers holding an air operator’s certificate issued by the Russian Federation. The Government has taken this decision in response to …
LITHUANIA, February 24 - On Thursday, EPSO-G presented the progress of the project for the construction of the physical barrier at the border with Belarus to the Project Supervision Commission chaired by Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė. The length of the …
LITHUANIA, February 24 - On behalf of the Government, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė extends sincere greetings to the people of Estonia on the occasion of the Independence Day and wishes the country peace, prosperity, and well-being. ‘Recent years have …
LITHUANIA, February 24 - The Lithuanian authorities are ready to provide the necessary assistance to Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war caused by Russia. According to Minister of the Interior Agnė Bilotaitė, Lithuania is currently preparing to receive from …
LITHUANIA, February 23 - On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has met with United States Senators Chris Coons and Dick Durbin, who are visiting Lithuania to hear how the United States and NATO can support Lithuania and the Alliance’s partners in the …
LITHUANIA, February 23 - In response to Ukraine’s request for urgent help, the Government of Lithuania has approved two aid packages to Ukraine. Their total value amounts to 1.8 million euros. ‘We have decided to offer our assistance as a matter of urgency …
LITHUANIA, February 23 - On Wednesday, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has met with Manfred Weber, Chair of the European People’s Party (EPP) Group in the European Parliament, to discuss the security situation in Ukraine and a united response to Russia’s …
LITHUANIA, February 22 - On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė met with a delegation of members of the United States Congress while on their visit to Lithuania and expressed gratitude for the long-term focus on security in the Baltic region, …
LITHUANIA, February 21 - Please note that arrivals from the countries of the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco, the Republic of …
LITHUANIA, February 19 - On Saturday, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has met with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin to discuss the destabilising actions on the part of Russia and Belarus, the importance of measures to strengthen NATO unity and …
LITHUANIA, February 17 - On behalf of the Government, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė extends sincere greetings to the people of Kosovo on the occasion of Independence Day and wishes well-being and prosperity. ‘I avail myself of this opportunity to …
LITHUANIA, February 17 - On 16 February, Lithuania celebrated the Day of Restoration of the State. This Day is a reminder that freedom needs to be protected and defended. ‘Celebrating its Restored State Day, Lithuania can feel safe – we are members of both …
LITHUANIA, February 15 - The Act of Reinstating Independence of Lithuania (Act of 16 February) was promulgated at a difficult period, when it seemed not only naive but also audacious to talk about a free Lithuania under the geopolitical circumstances of …
LITHUANIA, February 14 - As of Tuesday, 15 February, travel restrictions on arrivals to Lithuania from the countries of the European Economic Area will be eased – a negative test result for COVID-19 will not be required even for the unvaccinated and non- …
LITHUANIA, February 14 - In response to the request of the Government of Ukraine and in the effort to contribute to combating the pandemic and its consequences, the Government has decided to donate another 225 600 psc of COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen to Ukraine …
LITHUANIA, February 11 - ‘I am here to witness the unhealing wounds of war. The never-ending and life-threatening pilgrimage of people—back and forth cross the bridge trying to gather pieces of their lives and families torn apart. The evidence of the …
LITHUANIA, February 10 - On 9 February, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė met with Mircea Geoană, NATO Deputy Secretary General, and Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee to discuss the security situation in the region, Russia’s …
LITHUANIA, February 10 - On 10 December, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė has paid her first official visit to Ukraine. In her meetings in Kiev with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada …
LITHUANIA, February 9 - From 10 to 11 February, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė will be making an official visit to Ukraine to express Lithuania’s support for the country and its people in the face of tensions over the potential military escalation, with …
LITHUANIA, February 8 - During her official working visit to London, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Ingrida Šimonytė met with Lithuanians living in the United Kingdom. ‘All Lithuanians, no matter where they live, are part of Lithuania. We …
