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12/18/2023

Blue / Yellow for Ukraine USA auction:
For LITHUANIAN heritage followers - especially BASKETBALL fans!:
Own a very rare piece of history, an autographed 1992 "The Other Dream Team" Lithuanian Olympic Basketball team Grateful Dead poster print. This is #42 from a limited edition of 500. It is signed Hall of Famer Sarunas Marciulionis. The basketball, from the 1996 Olympics, is also signed by Marciulionis, and by Arturas Karnisovas who also played on the 1992 Olympics team.

https://givebutter.com/c/0AaDGU/auction/items/253369

Additional Lithuanian artwork, cool tshirts (uploading tonight), stamps, porcelain, folk art, amber, Snowdrop Vodka set with glasses, Tallat-Kelpsa Krupnikas set with glasses, gnomes, are also up for auction.

12/18/2023

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, recent data from Lithuania paints a stark picture. In the past 24 hours, three individuals have tragically lost their lives to this relentless virus, marking a total of 9,816 fatal cases in the country since the outbreak began. This grim statistic is a potent reminder of the ongoing battle against the pandemic and the human lives it continues to claim.

Lithuania reports three additional COVID-19 deaths, raising the total to 9,816. The country's new case rate stands at 548.7 per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 14 days.

12/18/2023

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract with the government of Lithuania for the delivery of more NASAMS air defence systems. The EUR 200 million (about NOK 2.3 billion) contract will provide Lithuania with the latest technology and increased air defence capabilities.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with the government of Lithuania for the delivery of more NASAMS air defence systems.

12/18/2023

The Norfa retail chain in Lithuania, renowned for its high-quality fresh meat and competitively priced dairy products, is redefining the standards of food retailing. The secret to Norfa’s success, as revealed by Dainius Dundulis, Chairman of the Board of UAB “Norfos mažmeną” and head of production and logistics at UAB “Rivona”, lies in their meticulous control over the meat supply chain and a direct involvement in the production of their products.

https://bnnbreaking.com/lifestyle/food/norfa-retail-chain-redefining-food-retailing-in-lithuania/

12/18/2023

The Norfa retail chain in Lithuania, renowned for its high-quality fresh meat and competitively priced dairy products, is redefining the standards of food retailing. The secret to Norfa’s success, as revealed by Dainius Dundulis, Chairman of the Board of UAB “Norfos mažmeną” and head of production and logistics at UAB “Rivona”, lies in their meticulous control over the meat supply chain and a direct involvement in the production of their products.

Norfa retail chain in Lithuania is setting new standards in food retailing through strict quality control and direct involvement in production. This article explores their strategies.

12/18/2023

Lithuania MPs are considering new legislative amendments that would impose a language requirement on foreign nationals seeking to extend their temporary residence permits after living in Lithuania for five years, potentially causing problems for businesses.

Reading Time: < 1 minute Lithuania MPs are considering new legislative amendments that would impose a language requirement on foreign nationals seeking to extend their temporary residence permits after living in Lithuania for five years, potentially causing problems for businesses. The proposed chan...

12/18/2023

Lithuania is in mourning after the passing of Bronislovas Genzelis, a prominent philosopher, political figure, and signatory of the Act of Independence. Born on February 16, 1934, in Aukstadvaryje, Trakai district, Genzelis played a significant role in shaping the country’s history and identity.

https://bnnbreaking.com/arts/biographies/lithuania-mourns-the-passing-of-renowned-philosopher-and-independence-signatory-bronislovas-genzelis-2/

12/18/2023

Lithuania is in mourning after the passing of Bronislovas Genzelis, a prominent philosopher, political figure, and signatory of the Act of Independence. Born on February 16, 1934, in Aukstadvaryje, Trakai district, Genzelis played a significant role in shaping the country’s history and identity.

Bronislovas Genzelis, a renowned philosopher and signatory of the Act of Independence, has passed away at 89. His contributions to Lithuania's academia, politics, and independence are remembered.

12/18/2023

Ignitis Renewables has signed a project financing agreement for €64m with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) for the 63MW Mažeikiai wind farm in Lithuania.

Both the EIB and NIB have provided loans for the wind farm, contributing €32m each.
https://renews.biz/90180/ignitis-secures-financing-for-63mw-lithuanian-project/

12/18/2023

Lithuania, Sweden, and Canada have announced their intention to form a Common Interest Group for Ukraine (CIG4U) within the framework of the International Transport Forum. This initiative aims to support the recovery and development of Ukraine’s transportation sector.

The Common Interest Group for Ukraine (CIG4U) aims to foster development in Ukraine's road and railway freight transportation…

12/18/2023

Lithuania in the lettuce!

Leafood, a Lithuanian vertical farm, welcomes its smallest newcomers to the salad family, as they introduce a baby Romaine and baby Green Flame variety to its customers. The two salads come…

12/18/2023

Hungary should consider leaving the European Union, hinted Arnoldas Pranckevičius, the permanent representative of Lithuania to the European Union, after the results of the European Council meeting on December 14, according to NV.

The Lithuanian politician did not directly name Hungary but pointed to “one” of the leaders who blocked the approval of EUR 50 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine and “boasts about his achievements on Twitter.”

Hungary should consider leaving the European Union, hinted Arnoldas Pranckevičius, the permanent representative of Lithuania to the European Union, after the results of the European Council meeting on December 14, according to NV.

12/18/2023

Berlin is moving with unaccustomed speed to station a new armored tank brigade in a Lithuanian area strategists see as being at risk of a Russian attack.

Berlin is moving with unaccustomed speed to station a new armored tank brigade in a Lithuanian area strategists see as being at risk of a Russian attack.

12/18/2023

Germany and Lithuania signed off on a plan for stationing a permanent brigade of some 4,800 German troops in the Baltic nation over the next four years to reinforce NATO’s defenses on the alliance’s eastern flank.

Germany and Lithuania signed off on a plan for stationing a permanent brigade of some 4,800 German troops in the Baltic nation over the next four years to reinforce NATO’s defenses on the alliance’s eastern flank.

12/18/2023

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says an agreement on the permanent deployment of a German brigade in NATO member Lithuania is a "historic moment."

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says an agreement on the permanent deployment of a German brigade in NATO member Lithuania is a "historic moment."

12/02/2023

CALL4UKRAINE CHALLENGE!

Instructions
We invite you to join the challenge!
How to join?
1. Call your representative asking to pass the supplemental funding for Ukraine (find your rep and message here)
2. Take a photo or video of you making a call.
3. Post on social media with hashtag
4. Tag 2 friends/organisations you want to pass the challenge to.

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of a friend @ of a friend, join me by calling your Rep., posting a photo of the call & challenging 2 friends to join. Our goal is to get 5K calls. Let’s do it!

12/02/2023

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