Lithuania's First Electric-Hydrogen Vessel Nears Completion

The €12 million vessel is being constructed by West Baltic Shipyard in partnership with Baltic Workboats. Image Credit: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority The construction of Lithuania’s first electric hydrogen-powered vessel, commissioned by the Klaipėda …

Lithuania to boost defense spending, citing threat from Russia

VILNIUS, Lithuania: Lithuania plans to dramatically increase defense spending to 5-6 percent of its GDP by 2026, citing the persistent threat of Russian aggression, President Gitanas Nauseda announced on January 17. The move would make Lithuania the first …

Mercure Opens New Hotel in Lithuania’s Thriving Resort Town Palanga

Mercure, a leading brand within the Accor group, today announces the opening of Mercure Palanga Vanagupe Resort following an extensive renovation project. Set in the charming Palanga, the largest and most popular seaside resort in Lithuania, the 98-key- …

EU, Denmark, Lithuania launch EUR 14 mln programme to support Ukraine's path to EU accession

Photo: elements.envato.com In the presence of Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna, the EU, Denmark and Lithuania reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine's …

Lithuania investigates high-tech equipment supplies to Russia

In Lithuania, a pretrial investigation has been launched into the supply of high-tech equipment produced by Lithuanian companies to Russia. According to the information available, a Russian citizen with a temporary residence permit in Lithuania organized …

Mercure opens Mercure Palanga Vanagupe Resort in Lithuania after renovation

Accor’s midscale hotel chain Mercure has opened the Mercure Palanga Vanagupe Resort in Palanga, Lithuania, after undergoing a major renovation. This is the brand’s third property in the country and further expands Accor’s portfolio in Lithuania, which …

University in Vilnius to develop first electric aircraft in Lithuania

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) has announced it will develop the first electric aircraft in Lithuania through the Antanas Gustaitis’ Aviation Institute (AGAI).  The news, which follows the Lithuanian Parliament’s declaration of 2025 …

Number of Belarusian cars registered in Lithuania on the rise

Lithuania To Hand Over Cars Confiscated On Border With Belarus To Ukraine

1 As humanitarian aid. Lithuanian Customs has decided to hand over cars confiscated on the border with Belarus to Ukraine as humanitarian aid. We are talking about those cars that were used to smuggle cigarettes. According to the official statement of …

EUROPE: Lithuania’s first hydrogen-powered vessel launched by Klaipėda Port

Details Written by Ariane Morrissey Published: 22 January 2025 The Klaipėda State Seaport Authority has announced that the country’s first vessel powered by green hydrogen and electricity has been moved from shipyard into water, and is expected to enter …