The Latest Breaking News from Lithuania

FRANCE 24 spoke to Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. On March 12, Volkov was assaulted in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, where he has lived in exile since 2019. "I was attacked by someone with a hammer in the dark in front…

Defense official at NATO summit in Lithuania experiences Havana syndrome symptoms. Investigations ongoing into the mysterious ailment.

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20th anniversary of NATO expansion, emphasizing unity and security in the face of Russian threats.

U.S. Congress allocates 8 million in military aid to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under the Baltic Security Initiative, enhancing regional security.

Lithuania leads in happiness for young people, while the US experiences a decline. Insights from the World Happiness Report.

Lithuania’s Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys spoke to FRANCE 24 about Lithuania's fight against Russian disinformation and why the Baltic nation feels so bound to Ukraine.

Lithuanian officials blame Russia for attack on Leonid Volkov, raising concerns over political terrorism and threats to dissenters in Russian civil society.

An assailant reportedly sprayed tear gas in Leonid Volkov’s eyes before attacking him with a hammer outside his home

He beat the previous world record set by Lithuania’s Antanas Kontrimas

Baltic country’s state security says assault on Leonid Volkov was probably to stop Russian opposition influencing election

Lithuanian intelligence services on Wednesday said that the attack on Russian opposition figure Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was likely "organised by Russia".