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Lithuanian and Latvian presidents discuss France nuclear deterrence proposal

VILNIUS - The presidents of Lithuania and Latvia discussed France's nuclear deterrence proposal during a phone call on Monday. According to the Lithuanian presidential office, President Gitanas ...
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Estonia opened the world’s longest open-sea ice road network this winter

This winter Estonia opened 39 kilometres of official roads across the frozen Baltic Sea — the longest open-sea ice road network in the world during the 2025/2026 season. Built and operated by ...
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IuteBank begins operating as a regular bank in Ukraine

IuteBank, part of the Estonian-based Iute Group, has completed the transition period following the bridge bank process and ...
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28 organisations will sign the Memorandum of Cooperation on Strengthening Financial Literacy

Today, marking the start of Financial Literacy Week 2026, the signing of a memorandum of cooperation was announced. Through this memorandum, 28 organisations, led by Latvijas Banka, will strengthen ...
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Estonian parliament supports unified regulation for space activities in the EU

TALLINN - On Friday, the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu confirmed its position on an initiative aimed at supporting an independent single market for the space sector within the ...
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VMU Alumnus Tomas Vaitkūnas: I Encourage Twelfth Graders to Decide Their Own Path

I would advise twelfth graders to pay less attention to what other people say – other people’s advice isn't always helpful. Try out the field that interests you and study what you genuinely want. I ...
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Lithuanian finance minister says too early for fuel price caps

Lithuanian Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekunas said on Friday it was too early to discuss specific measures to mitigate rising fuel prices, which have surged due to the ongoing military conflict in ...
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Hungary lashes out at Lithuania over Russian oil criticism

Following comments by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys that he would be ashamed to live and work in a country purchasing Russian oil, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Friday ...
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Lithuanian president joins EU leaders urging sanctions on Russian soldiers

VILNIUS - President Gitanas Nauseda, along with other European Union leaders, urged European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to impose sanctions ...
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Lifelong learning opportunities for senior citizens should be strengthened - president

RIGA - As the society is ageing, it is necessary to strengthen lifelong learning opportunities for senior citizens in Latvia, President Edgars Rinkevics said at a meeting with representatives of the ...
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Lido’s parent company plans major investments in the Baltics and Finland – investors have the opportunity to participate in the company’s growth

Apollo Group, the parent company of Lido and the largest entertainment and restaurant operator in the Baltics, plans to ...
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Estonian and Latvian MPs to discuss transport issues

TALLINN - Delegations from the Estonia-Latvia parliamentary group of the Riigikogu and the Latvia-Estonia parliamentary group of the Saeima will meet in Pärnu on Friday to discuss improving rail and ...