Lithuania’s state railways have banned the transit of sanctioned Russian goods to and from the exclave of Kaliningrad, Anton Alikhanov, the region’s governor, has said. In a post on Telegram, he said the ban would affect up to half of products imported and exported through Lithuania. “We consider this to be a most serious violation…
With more people frequently crossing the Lithuanian-Belarusian border, Lithuania’s customs officers say they will step up controls to prevent smuggling. Over 124,000 people crossed the border in January-March, almost four times more than during the same period in 2021, the customs service said. Such frequency suggests that some travelers may be transporting goods for illegal…
Lithuania has recovered its former highest place in the world competitiveness index published by the Swiss Institute of International Management (IMD). In 2022, it ranks 29th among 63 countries. “To increase the competitiveness of Lithuania, we must seek changes in a number of fields – from stability of economic environment to effective work of the…
Lithuania’s police have opened a pre-trial investigation into a mysterious flight from Lithuania over several Eastern European countries that landed in Bulgaria. “A pre-trial investigation into a violation of international rules of the air has been opened at the Criminal Police Bureau,” Saulius Briginas, deputy chief of the Criminal Police Bureau, said. According to Briginas,…
Lithuania has handed over M113 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine, as the country continues to defend itself against Russia’s attack. The handover completes a shipment of Lithuanian assistance worth 15.5 million euros, the Lithuanian military said on June 16. It also includes 10 military trucks and 10 mine clearance off-road vehicles that reached Ukraine in…
Lithuania’s Interior Ministry has proposed to develop a new crisis management model, which would involve a crisis management centre to monitor threats and make preparations for emergency situations. The government on June 15 approved draft legislative amendments to make that happen. According to the ministry, the National Crisis Management Centre (NKVC) would operate as a…
Lithuanian businesses that have suffered difficulties due to China’s sanctions can now apply for working capital loans, the Economy Ministry has announced. A stimulus financial facility prepared by the Economy and Innovation Ministry was launched on June 15, allowing businesses that suffered from China’s actions to receive loans of up to EUR 5 million, and…