The killing fields of Ponary: Lithuania's hidden Holocaust site
During World War II, German forces transformed Lithuania's forests into systematic killing grounds, turning peaceful woodlands into execution sites that ...
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Lithuania expels Afghanistan migrants despite European Court stand
Lithuania on Thursday sent five Afghan migrants back to Belarus shortly after they had crossed the border despite the ...
Lithuania honors Jewish past with synagogue restoration efforts
The government has restored multiple Jewish synagogues, among them the wooden synagogue in Pakruojis which is currently a children's library, ...
Lithuanian FM: The Palestinians must condemn terrorism
Linas Linkevičius tells Israel Hayom that he hopes the Palestinians will realize that dialogue between Israel and the Arab world ...
Belarusian opposition leader flees abroad after bloody clashes
Svetlana Tikhanouskaya was given a one-year visa and a place to stay in Lithuania, which is taking care of her ...
Japanese funds save Lithuanian museum dedicated to diplomat who saved Jews
The memorial museum recounts the story of Chiune Sugihara, who helped thousands of Jews flee Europe during the Holocaust.
A Jew, a Lithuanian, a genius
Long after most of its once-vibrant Jewish community is gone, Lithuania is embracing the legacy of the Vilna Gaon.
Lithuania airport erects Christmas tree made out of confiscated no-fly items
Decorations include lighters, a chef's knife, and Swiss army knives.
Play on Lithuanian WWII-era collaborators sparks controversy
Ruta Vanagaite's controversial book "Our People; Journey With an Enemy" re-ignites debate, leads to protests. "We have been pressured by many ...
Lithuanian Jewish sites shut after threats amid WWII debate
Jewish leaders in the Lithuanian capital are indefinitely closing the city's sole synagogue and community center following threats sparked by ...