French wheeled self-propelled howitzers Caesar could be delivered to Lithuania in 2027, Defence Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has said. “The acquisition itself will take place in 2027. Or perhaps earlier. It is still too early to talk about very specific terms,” the minister said. On June 13, Anusauskas signed a letter of intent on purchasing 18…
Economists warn that the coming autumn and winter should be spent preparing for hard times: unemployment and bankruptcies are likely to increase, as wages are set to stagnate. The Food Bank is already reporting an increase in demand. Emilija from Panevezys in northern Lithuania adds 500 euros to her retirement pension by selling flowers. Now,…
Last month saw an increase in the flow of disinformation in Lithuania, with targets including the Bayraktar combat drone fundraising campaign, the Lithuanian military said on June 13. Analysts recorded 411 cases of negative information activities in May, up from 379 in April. The military makes its findings public, providing an analysis of topics at…
Lithuania’s Customs Criminal Service has launched an arms smuggling investigation after discovering military helicopter holders for the launch of aviation bombs in a warehouse of a Kaunas company. The discovery was made in late May. According to customs officers, the company intended to ship the holders abroad. The service said in a press release that…
Lithuania will purchase 197 stationary acoustic warning sirens, the Fire and Rescue Department reported on June 13. Sirens would be installed in the 100-kilometre potential impact zone of the Belarusian nuclear power plant in Astravyets, it said in a press release. The zone will include the municipalities Anyksciai, Ignalina, Jonava, Kaisiadorys, Moletai, Salcininkai, Sirvintos, Svencionys,…
Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anusauskas is visiting Paris on June 13-14 where he is to sign a letter of intent on purchasing French self-propelled 155mm howitzers Caesar with newly appointed French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecorn. The ministers would also sign documents enabling the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence to join the development programme of the Caesar…
Two more Lithuania-based companies may be placed under administration due to EU sanctions on Russian, says the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT). One company, the phosphate fertiliser producer Lifosa, has so far been the only company put under temporary administration after sanctions on its Russian owners threatened its operations. “The Finance Ministry has thus far…