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TIL that the oldest active international football tournament in Europe is the Baltic Cup (est. 1928), which is older than the FIFA World Cup.
Pretty shocking considering how bad our football teams are.
WWI German occupation boundaries (Ober Ost, 1915–1918) superimposed over modern Baltic borders.
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ober_Ost
Dutch police brings order on Moroccans before they start a riot to celebrate their national football teams victory
Lietuvis Airijoje prisipažino dėl planuoto teroro akto: ketino susprogdinti mečetę
38-erių lietuvis Karolis Pečkauskas Airijos teisme prisipažino kaltu dėl planuoto teroro akto, kai ketino padėti kraštutinių dešiniųjų grupuotei susprogdinti mečetę Golvėjaus mieste, skelbia Airijos nacionalinis transliuotojas RTE.
Third time’s the charm – will Lithuania's new govt last this time?
Lithuania’s governing coalition is attempting to turn the page after months of political turbulence, nominating Social Democratic Party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister in a government reshuffle that President Gitanas Nausėda hopes will be the last of the parliamentary term.
The big squeeze: Lithuanians living in smaller homes as apartment sizes shrink
Real estate developers say the trend has been visible for decades, driven by affordability concerns and changing demographics. Economists, however, warn that the growing popularity of smaller apartments is pushing larger families to the suburbs, creating new challenges related to infrastructure, transportation and quality of life.
Lithuania Unveils Black Wasp Interceptor Drone with Automatic Capture Capability
The Lithuanian company Granta Autonomy has unveiled the Black Wasp interceptor drone. This aircraft is designed to counter strike, reconnaissance, and loitering munitions.
The drone features a flight control system based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, which enables automated flight, target tracking, and final guidance.
Source:https://militarnyi.com/en/news/lithuania-black-wasp-drone-auto-capture/
Lithuania’s public beaches: municipalities plan investments to expand lakeside access
Growing interest in outdoor recreation and swimming is driving demand for public beaches across southern Lithuania, prompting municipalities to invest in new waterfront infrastructure and acquire lakeside land to expand public access.
Lithuanians going crazy during Midsummer
Celebrations in Rumšiškės near the Open-air museum of Lithuania