Rappler's latest stories on Lithuania
Man locks wife in bathroom over coronavirus fears
Lithuania police say it intervened in a domestic dispute after a man locked his wife in the bathroom over fears that she may be carrying the coronavirus
Lithuania confirms 1st case of coronavirus
The 39-year-old, who returned from Verona and immediately went on sick leave, has been isolated in hospital in the Baltic state's northern city of Siauliai, and has mild symptoms
Lithuania, Norway swap spies with Russia at border
(UPDATED) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda first pardoned the two Russians jailed by Vilnius for spying, prompting Moscow to announce it will respond in kind
FIBA World Cup referees sent home after blunder
A crucial mistake in the dying seconds of the France-Lithuania quarterfinal match prompts FIBA to expel 3 referees from the World Cup
HBO's 'Chernobyl' sparks tours, stokes fears in Lithuania
Lithuania is getting a lot of tourist visits after the show 'Chernobyl' was filmed in the country
Lithuania's new president sworn in, vowing to tackle inequality
The 55-year-old independent, who replaces outgoing Dalia Grybauskaite, is a political novice who spent most of his career in commercial banking
Political novice wins Lithuania presidential race
Vowing to build a 'welfare state,' Gitanas Nauseda says he would bridge the gap between rich and poor in Lithuania
Pope Francis honors Holocaust victims in Lithuania
'In these days, I reserve a special thought for the Jewish community,' Pope Francis says, calling for 'dialogue and the shared commitment for justice and peace'
Pope honors Baltic martyrs as bishops quit over abuse
(UPDATED) Pope Francis' trip to all 3 Baltic states is at risk of being overshadowed by mounting claims of sexual abuse by clergy across the globe
Lithuania capital launches provocative 'G-spot' tourism ads
'Nobody knows where it is, but when you find it, it's amazing. Vilnius, the G-spot of Europe,' says the advertisement
PH-Ateneo blasts Lithuania to stay on track of podium finish
The Blue Eagles streak to their 3rd straight victory for a 4-2 record in the Jones Cup
European Union states to form 'rapid response' cyber force – Lithuania
Lithuanian Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis says his counterparts from Croatia, Estonia, the Netherlands and Romania will join him on Monday to sign the agreement in Luxembourg. Finland, France, Poland, and Spain will join later this year.
Only 5 countries close gender gap in education, health – WEF
The Philippines reopens its gender gap in health and survival this year, but maintains its gender equality in educational attainment
Russia expulsions won't deter U.S. 'commitment to allies' – Pence
We stand with the people and nations of Estonia Latvia and Lithuania and we always will US Vice President Mike Pence says
Gilas falls to Lithuania for third Jones Cup loss
The Philippines couldn t keep up with the hot shooting Lithuanians
HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Lithuania – Jones Cup 2017
Gilas Pilipinas faces a must win game against Lithuania at 3 pm on Friday July 21 in Taipei
WATCH: Giant Easter egg rolled in Lithuania
Students in Lithuania revive a two decades old tradition
Spain gets first basketball win despite security scare
In other action Lithuania emerged victorious against Argentina
'Trump-Putin kiss' graffiti shows misgivings in Baltic states
Street graffiti depicting Donald Trump passionately locking lips with Russian President Vladimir Putin went viral on social media in Lithuania appearing to show concern over the US White House hopeful s attitude toward Moscow
WHO aims to make Europeans start moving, stop smoking
Ministers of health from the WHO s 53 European members on Wednesday also signed up to an unprecedented roadmap to make tobacco a thing of the past
Ukraine says rebels attack near Mariupol, NATO deploys Baltics troops
UPDATED Meanwhile NATO forces prepared for a major exercise in the Baltics where Russia s involvement in the Ukraine war has jangled nerves
Bionic man: Lithuanian gets life-changing arm reconstruction
21 year old Martynas Girulis had a useless limb since birth Just last year he got a bionic arm which he controls with his brain after undergoing surgery his Austrian doctor calls the first of its kind
Lithuania joins eurozone to seal ties with West
For a nation scarred by decades of Soviet occupation eurozone entry is an important step and symbol of deeper economic and political integration with the West Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite says
UN Security Council: 5 countries set to join world's 'top table'
For the contenders a Council seat is the ultimate diplomatic prize raising a country s profile several notches boosting influence and providing knockoff benefits in bilateral ties
NATO says Russian forces 'still inside Ukraine'
US General Philip Breedlove says a two week old ceasefire was still there in name but what is happening on the ground is quite a different story
NATO to set up regional centers in east Europe – Lithuania
The so called command and control centers will be launched in four or five countries namely Lithuania Latvia Estonia Poland and Romania
France claims first FIBA World Cup podium finish
France bags bronze in the FIBA World Cup their best finish in the tournament after winning the battle for third against Lithuania
US breezes past Lithuania into World Cup final
Kyrie Irving had 18 points while Klay Thompson and James Harden both had 16 points as Team USA awaits the France vs Serbia winner in the World Cup final
Motiejunas, Valanciunas work magic for new-look Lithuania
Lithuania s NBA stars Donatas Motiejunas and Jonas Valanciunas have been working magic for the national team at the 2014 FIBA World Cup
Russia, NATO square off over Ukraine as Obama heads to Europe
Moscow s surprise declaration of a shift in its military doctrine comes ahead of a NATO summit in Wales at which beleaguered Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will lobby US President Barack Obama for military backing
Putin seeks 'statehood' talks on east Ukraine
UPDATED The remarks come just hours after the European Union gives Moscow – which the bloc accuses of direct involvement in the insurgency – a week to change course or face new sanctions
Russia 'practically' at war with Europe
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite warns Russia is practically at war with Europe and urges tougher sanctions against Moscow
All roads lead to Spain: FIBA World Cup Group D preview
Take a closer look at FIBA World Cup Group D which includes Lithuania Slovenia Australia Mexico Korea and Angola
Biden to travel to Poland, Lithuania next week
According to the White House US Vice President Joe Biden will consult Poland and Lithuania on steps to support Ukraine s sovereignty and territorial integrity
Crimean parliament asks to join Russia as EU leaders meet
UPDATED The local parliament in Crimea took another step towards seceding from Ukraine asking to become part of Russia as EU leaders held an emergency summit to deal with the worst East West crisis since the Cold War
Filipino beaten by mafia agrees to settle; donates to charity
Andy and Monika Hernandez were harassed by the local mafia in Lithuania But they ve decided to look at the incident in a positive light
Tymoshenko goes on hunger strike in support of pro-EU protests
The nation of 45 million has been thrown into fresh political crisis by the government s abrupt decision to scrap the signature of a historic deal with the European Union at a summit in Vilnius later this week
Kerry arrives in Europe to seek support on Syria
Kerry will also travel to Paris and London and meet Arab leaders including Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas
US NBA stars, rivalries spice quarterfinals
Three intense match ups and the US NBA Olympic Dream Team s first win or go home game in their quest for gold in London promise a passionate set of men s basketball quarterfinals
US NBA stars tested; Spain falls to Russia
Lithuania made the NBA stars sweat while Russia upset 2008 finalist Spain
USA basketball edges Lithuania, makes semis
LeBron James seized command with the game up for grabs as the United States defeated Lithuania 99 94 to clinch a berth in the medal playoffs
Lithuanian is first 15-year-old Olympic swim champ in 40 years
Lithuania s Ruta Meilutyte made history by being the first gold medal swimmer in four decades also the first to win a swim gold for her country
Mafia attacks Filipino cafe-owner in Lithuania
A Filipino photojournalist turned restaurant owner and his wife were hurt by alleged Lithuanian mafia in an incident considered a racially motivated attack
