The armed forces have published this year's conscription lists, after partial military conscription was reintroduced in 2015; out of some 34000 young men on the lists, only 3828 of them will actually be called up for nine months' military service

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