Lithuania

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

Eight out of ten Lithuanians think the situation in the country is getting worse, according to a poll conducted by Baltijos Tyrimai for public broadcaster LRT

One in two Lithuanians support the proposal to legalise same-sex civil unions, according to a poll conducted by the news site delfi.lt

The Asian Art Centre in Vilnius is presenting a free week-long film showcase presenting Taiwan and its people through the eyes of documentary filmmakers

Greenest solutions were judged at Transport Innovation Forum in Vilnius - from waterbuses to air pollution measuring machines - with 6 nominations for prizes in 'Green Mobility' competition established by Ministry of Transport and Communications

Lithuania, with Latvia and Estonia, has asked the EU and international communities to help Ukraine create a Special Tribunal for Russia