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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 10h

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 10h

"We must not underestimate security interests for the sake of short-term economic benefits", Interrior Minister 🇱🇹 V. Kondratovičius said at the EU #JHA Council. Minister stressed a sharp rise in Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens, 75% for tourism, despite clear security concerns.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 2d

Have you ever heard about the opera "I Lituani"?
The fights for Lithuania's independence inspired many artists - in 1874, Ponchielli's opera was premiered at La Scala!
Last night, a prayer from "I Lituani" opened and closed an opera night at the La Monnaie / De Munt 🇧🇪 with a standing ovation.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 2d

Music in #Lithuania has always been a voice of freedom, identity, and creativity. In true 80s style, a rock festival predates Independence demonstration.
From the underground to today's vibrant festivals, it tells the story of a nation finding its voice through music.
lithuania.lt/news/culture...

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 6d

Full resolution text 🔗https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20251003IPR30664/call-for-a-unified-eu-response-to-russian-violations-and-hybrid-warfare-threats

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 6d

A feisty @Europarl_EN🇪🇺 resolution, supported by an overwhelming majority of MEPs, calls spade a spade:
Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage ARE actions of state-sponsored terrorism.
604 MEPs called for stronger European response, incl. shooting down airborne threats & full support to EU Drone Wall.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 7d

We are warming up for the marathon of Lithuanian presidency of the Council of the EU in 2027! Yesterday in Vilnius, Ambassador of Lithuania to the EU Nerijus Aleksiejūnas together with @consilium.europa.eu DG Didier Seeuws and @lithuaniamfa.bsky.social discussed the current progress and preparations

PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 12d

Autumn transforms Lithuanian nature into a gallery of tranquility. Our second-largest city, #Kaunas 🇱🇹, paints itself in film-like colours, inviting you to walk across the oak groves, discover cosy bookstores, gems of interwar modernist architecture, and explore local contemporary art.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 23d

Today, we celebrate 150 years since the birth of M. K. Čiurlionis, a visionary who created timeless music, paintings, poetry, and artistic photography ahead of his time. His endless love for #Lithuania lives on in ~300 paintings, ~400 music compositions, and many other art forms.

PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 26d

The new political season begins in Brussels 🇪🇺!

Last week, we warmly welcomed our new colleagues to the #LTinEU team. Permanent Representation has expanded significantly as preparations for Lithuania's Presidency 2027 are in full swing. Proud of our #DreamTeam!

PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 28d

🗨️'EU has to act decisively - increase comprehensive support for Ukraine, exert maximum pressure on Russia, and ensure that Ukraine's membership in the EU becomes a reality on January 1, 2030', said 🇱🇹 Deputy Foreign Minister Sigitas Mitkus.

More details➡️ www.urm.lt/naujienos/14...

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 28d

At the #GAC meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 28d

🗨️'EU has to act decisively - increase comprehensive support for Ukraine, exert maximum pressure on Russia, and ensure that Ukraine's membership in the EU becomes a reality on January 1, 2030', said 🇱🇹 Deputy Foreign Minister Sigitas Mitkus.

More details ➡️ www.urm.lt/naujienos/14...

Viceministras S. Mitkus: mūsų prioritetai ES – paramos Ukrainai stiprinimas, rytinių sienų gynyba, konkurencingumo didinimas | Užsienio reikalų ministerija

Rugsėjo 16 d. Briuselyje vyko Europos Sąjungos (ES) Bendrųjų reikalų tarybos (BRT) posėdis, kuriame Lietuvai atstovavo užsienio reikalų viceministras Sigitas Mi

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · 28d

At the #GAC meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus
urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Sep 10

#SOTEU2025 | "Every time, Europe stood united and made it.
And we need to do the same now".

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Sep 10

#SOTEU2025 | "We have all seen what Russia means by 'diplomacy'. This is Russia's war. And it is Russia that should pay."

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Sep 10

#SOTEU2025 | "Europe's eastern flank keeps all of Europe safe.
From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Europe will defend every inch of its territory. This means equipping Europe with independent strategic capabilities", stated President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Sep 5

GPS jamming and spoofing threat is a European problem. In Lithuania, more than 1,000 aircraft and 33 ships experienced navigation signal disruptions in August alone. We see the trend that Russia is investing much more in this activity, Lithuanian Ambassador Nerijus Aleksiejūnas told @politico.eu.

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Sep 5

Signal disruptions are a daily reality in countries neighboring Russia, Lithuania said, days after the GPS on Ursula von der Leyen's plane was reportedly jammed over Bulgaria.

GPS jamming threat is real, Lithuania warns EU

Countries bordering Russia have faced hybrid warfare, including GPS disruptions, for years, Vilnius says.

www.politico.eu

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Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine @lithuaniamfa.bsky.social · Sep 4

"The front line is moving closer to us. Ukraine's trenches are our line of defence. This war must end with Russia's defeat; otherwise, it will only morph into the next episode, one we can no longer afford to grow tired of" – Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė, Lithuania's ambassador to Ukraine.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Sep 3

According to the latest Eurobarometer, Lithuanians call for a strong EU focus on defence, security, economy, and energy independence. Well aware of threats, Lithuanians place high trust in the EU to protect peace, democracy, and human rights.
Full report: europa.eu/eurobaromete...

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Sep 1

I’m here to reaffirm Europe’s solidarity with Lithuania.

Europe needs a strong Lithuania to protect our borders and our people.

That's why cohesion policy will remain at the heart of the EU budget.

So we continue to support both border security and strong livelihoods.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Interactive and immersive virtual reality experience, inviting to dive into art and music of most famous Lithuanian artist M.K.Čiurlionis,🌍"The Creation of Worlds" was selected as a part of the prestigious Venice Film Festival's "Venice Immersive" program this year!
ciurlioniui150.lt/en/news/i-ve...

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Aug 29

📙Ričardas Gavelis. Vilnius Poker.

A story of grotesque struggle to retain identity and humanity in menacing and mysterious Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, under Soviet rule in the 1970s and 1980s.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Aug 29

📙 Dalia Grinkevičiūtė. Shadows on the Tundra.

A true Lithuanian survival story after 14y/o Dalia and her family are deported from their home in Kaunas to a labour camp in Siberia. Dalia writes her memories on paper scraps, and buries them in fear of KGB after returning home.

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PermRep of Lithuania to the EU @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social · Aug 29

📙Alvydas Šlepikas. In the Shadow of Wolves.

A Times Book of the Year of 2019, a powerful story of survival and resilience of 'wolf children' from East Prussia in a world devastated by the Second World War.

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