Small nations, shared threats: Philippines, Lithuania ink defense deal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines signed a defense cooperation agreement with Lithuania on Monday, June 30, establishing a "strategic-level" partnership between two countries separated by thousands of miles but facing similar threats from …

Alcohol consumption decreases in Lithuania; more drunk drivers

In 2024, official alcohol consumption reached its lowest level in a decade, but the increasing number of alcohol-related deaths is a cause for concern, writes LRT. The Lithuanian Department of Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol reported that the consumption of …

Lithuania, Philippines sign pact to build alliance against aggression

The Philippines and Lithuania signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The memorandum of understanding signed …

Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania

The rainy start to summer has cast a shadow over Lithuania’s rural tourism sector, with guesthouses reporting massive cancellations, with up to 80% of guests changing their plans, LRT reports. Water-based businesses are also suffering, as people prefer a …

Lithuania and Philippines sign a pact to build an alliance against aggression

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Lithuania signed an agreement to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The memorandum of …

S. Korea, Lithuania discuss ways to bolster cooperation in advanced industries

SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with his Lithuanian counterpart Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, especially in advanced industries, Ahn's office said. …

Lithuania Notifies UN Of Its Exit From Landmine Ban Convention

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. On June 27, Lithuania officially submitted its withdrawal notice from the Ottawa Convention to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Trend reports. However, the revocation will take effect six …

FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 co-hosts complete handover to Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden

The official Women's EuroBasket app Download Now PIRAEUS (Greece) - The FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 co-hosts have handed over the baton to the organizers of the 2027 edition - Belgium, Finland, Lithuania and Sweden - in an official on-court …

Alcohol consumption trends in Lithuania: less drinking but more drunk driving

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