European Swimming Championships: Visockaitė begins competition, Teterevkova… ↗
Lithuanian swimmers Rūta Meilutytė and Kotryna Teterevkova are competing in the European Swimming Championships, with Visockaitė starting her events.
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Ministry of Justice: Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court is not… ↗
Lithuania's Ministry of Justice has stated that withdrawing from the International Criminal Court is not currently under consideration, following discussions on the court's role.
Farewell to writer Palčinskaitė to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday ↗
A farewell ceremony for the writer Palčinskaitė will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, marking a significant cultural event.
Due to road repairs in Vilnius, major traffic jams are expected in the autumn ↗
Significant traffic congestion is anticipated in Vilnius during the autumn months due to ongoing road repair projects.
Jasikevičius, who led Lithuania's U16 team, is in the symbolic EuroBasket team ↗
Coach Šarūnas Jasikevičius, who guided Lithuania's U16 team, has been recognized in the symbolic team of the European Championship.
A more sustainable solution? Scientists made lettuce produce protein found in… ↗
Researchers have developed a method for lettuce to produce a protein typically found in meat, offering a potentially more sustainable food source.
Kairys: Fired prison employee visited an inmate ↗
Justice Minister Ewelina Dobrowolska (Kairys) reports that a recently dismissed prison employee was found to have visited an inmate.
European Athletics Championships: The only Lithuanian competes in the marathon ↗
The European Athletics Championships feature a sole Lithuanian competitor in the marathon event.
After a difficult injury, Alekna won silver, proving his 'competitive anger' ↗
Front page leadDiscus thrower Mykolas Alekna secured a silver medal after recovering from a significant injury, stating he proved his competitive spirit to himself.
Pikūnas, who created a book about the National Museum, wanted 'paper scrolling' ↗
Artist and author Pikūnas discusses his book about the National Museum, describing his creative intent as a form of 'paper scrolling'.
Car and motorcycle collide in Vilnius, one driver hospitalized ↗
A traffic accident involving a car and a motorcycle occurred in Vilnius, resulting in one of the drivers being taken to the hospital.
Lithuania you might not know yet: 8 ideas from Audra Avižiūtė for the weekend ↗
This article presents eight weekend activity suggestions from Audra Avižiūtė, exploring lesser-known aspects of Lithuania.
European Swimming Championships finale: Meilutytė's final race and… ↗
The European Swimming Championships conclude with Rūta Meilutytė competing in the final and Kotryna Teterevkova participating in her event.
Swimmers saw darkness: they appealed to the Lithuanian referee, could he have… ↗
Swimmers reported experiencing visual disturbances ('saw darkness') during a competition and appealed to the Lithuanian referee, questioning if a timing error occurred.
War in Ukraine. Romania reports shooting down a drone that violated its airspace ↗
Romania claims to have shot down a drone that entered its airspace, amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Variable Sunday weather: short-term rain and thunderstorms expected ↗
Sunday's weather across Lithuania is expected to be variable, with chances of short-term rain and thunderstorms.
'Aro' Commander on the selection that only a few pass: 'A person is hindered… ↗
The commander of the Lithuanian special unit 'Aras' discusses the rigorous selection process, emphasizing that self-doubt, not fear, is the primary obstacle.
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