Lithuania

Lithuania's population will decrease by a third, to 1,78 million by 2100, according to the latest population projections published by Eurostat

The country will seek a loan of up to €1,8 billion for investments from the European Union's Recovery Fund, the Council of Ministers decided

Lithuania ranks 20th in the World Happiness Report and is the happiest country among its neighbours

Agents recruited by Belarusian security could be among Belarusian opposition members in Lithuania; according to Lithuanian intelligence, Belarusian intelligence would exploit disappointed Belarusians to influence operations within their diaspora

Although the European Commission reportedly denied intention to provide urgent support to Lithuanian milk producers, the country's Agriculture Minister hopes to convince Brussels to act otherwise

Lithuania, like other EU countries, is facing a shortage of antibiotics, with doctors forced to adapt their treatment plans to what is available, while pharmaceutical authorities expect regular supplies in spring

A tax on banks could be introduced this year if profits continue to rise thanks to higher interest rates, the country's central bank governor and finance minister said, and the proceeds could be allocated to defence spending

The country recorded its darkest January ever, with only 5,1 hours of sunshine

Taurage is often cited as one of the greenest municipalities in Lithuania; although it's home to one of the largest wind farms in the country, over 95% of its thermal energy comes from biomass

The municipality of Panevezys, a northern town in Lithuania, will continue to subsidise public transport fares for Ukrainians: among other things, all school-age war refugees will be entitled to a free monthly public transport pass

Military assistance to Ukraine will continue in 2023 in six main areas: acquisition of weapons, transfer and repair of military equipment, training, education and rehabilitation of military personnel, expert support in defense reforms, cyber security

Several Lithuanian municipalities will switch off their Christmas lights for an hour as a sign of solidarity with war-torn Ukraine, as part of an international campaign called '60 minutes of darkness'

Despite the soaring food prices, the Lithuanian government will not intervene to regulate this market and will instead try to support the purchasing power of the country's households, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte said