Lithuania

Economy and Innovation Minister Ausrine Armonaite invited the US technology giant Microsoft to expand in Lithuania, as it offers many opportunities for businesses and the public sector to work together to implement innovations

Hundreds of Lithuanians have united to buy a military drone for Ukraine in its war against Russia; in just few days, some €4,4 million - of the €5 million needed - has been raised, according to Laisves TV, the Lithuanian internet station that launched it

Schools will teach skills such as how to survive in the wilderness, how to build tents, how to introduce safety, and how to give first aid to pupils in grades five to ten; the 3-day course is expected to be introduced next spring and will be compulsory

The country recorded an increase in agricultural and food exports despite the war in Ukraine, mainly due to the increase in the cost of exported agricultural and food products; exports to Russia and Belarus increased by 10% and 14% respectively

Lithuanian Railways said it is planning to lay off around 2.000 of its more than 9.000 employees with 6 million euros earmarked for redundancy payments to employees

Parliament has given the green light to the establishment of a new military training camp in the southeastern village of Rūdninkai, using the fast-track legislation procedure; training will be able to begin as soon as May

According to a resolution adopted unanimously by Lithuanian MPs, the international community should condemn the aggression and war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine and classify them as genocide

About 2.400 Ukrainian have found work in Lithuania so far, mostly in manufacturing, transport and storage, accommodation and food services, according to information provided by the Employment Service

Palink, which operates the IKI retail chain, and Inbalance, a company that manufactures and operates smart EV charging infrastructure, will collaborate on the expansion of the EV charging network in Lithuania with at least 40 new charging stations

The Lithuanian Journalists' Car Club is organising a collection of vehicles to be donated to the Ukrainian population in need, stating that the campaign was prompted by close contact with colleagues in Ukraine

The government has announced that it is considering increasing the country's military spending as a result of rising tensions in the Ukrainian crisis

Winning Pabandom iš Naujo, which featured a selection of artists eager to participate in Eurovision in May, Lithuanian singer Monika Liu will perform 'Sentimentai' to represent the country