Green goes well with red, especially in the winter season! This year, the Lithuanian capital Vilnius holds two significant European titles: European Green Capital🌱 and European Capital of Christmas🎄. Festive mood, warm lights, amazing Christmas tree, and inspiring events await!

At #EUCO today, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that European security and defense have to be a priority in all EU decisions, considering the growing military and hybrid threats. He stressed the need to strengthen the security of the EU and NATO’s eastern flank without delay.

We welcome the @europarl.europa.eu resolution condemning Belarus for hybrid attacks against Lithuania and the EU, urging an immediate cessation, calling for additional sanctions and asking to develop EU flagship initiatives for Eastern Flank countries. 🔗 www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

EU Eastern flank – almost 1/5 of the EU GDP. In defence, the EUs role is to incentivise Member States and support their motivation to spend more on defence. Thank you @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social for initiating discussions in Brussels.

Experts at a discussion by 🇱🇹 PermRep looked into political, legal & financial ways to use russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's needs. It's crucial that any mechanism we design ensures sufficient flexibility to meet Ukraine’s urgent & evolving financial & military needs, said Amb. N.Aleksiejūnas.

Honoured to moderate @lithuaniaineu.bsky.social timely & important event on using Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine. PS: With or without those assets, 'Arm Ukraine to win, or pay double when Russia does'. So next week's #EUCO decision should be obvious. euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/03/b...

From November 25 to December 10 the Permanent Representation of Lithuania joins #OrangeTheWorld and #16DaysOfActivism by lighting our building in orange for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Together, we stand for dignity and gender equality.

Deadly russia's war machine is crumbling and gets more expensive due to international sanctions. Today at the Lithuanian PermRep we discussed the effectiveness of international sanctions and legal instruments to make them even more deterring and painful for aggressor.

Ahead of the #FAC Trade meeting, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys told reporters that he would inform his counterparts about the ongoing joint Belarusian attack on Lithuania, involving smuggler balloons and the seizure of Lithuanian trucks. 🔗 www.urm.lt/en/news/928/...

🗨️"Actions of the Belarusian regime must be clearly identified as a hybrid attack against an EU Member State. The EU must consider new sanctions against the responsible Belarusian officials and institutions,” urged Lithuanian Deputy Minister Sigitas Mitkus during 🇪🇺 #GAC. 🔗 www.urm.lt/naujienos/14...

Today we celebrate the Day of Lithuanian Diplomatic Service! Lithuanian Permanent Representation to the EU is the largest team of Lithuanian diplomats abroad – experts, special attachés, administrators, diplomats, and every person contributing to the success of #Lithuania🇱🇹 in the EU.🇪🇺

On November 1 and 2, Lithuanians celebrate All Saints' and All Souls’ Days, or Vėlinės. Families from across the country visit their departed loved ones in cemeteries, illuminating them with candles. Tonight, usually dark cemeteries turn into a mesmerizing sea of flickering lights.

Thank you, Europe, for the solidarity after recent airspace violations. Hybrid attacks require action. We call for broader EU sanctions on Belarus & stronger air defence of the Eastern flank. Deterrence means a clear message: aggression has consequences.

Best birthdays last all year -🎉Happy 10th Birthday, our dear partner in stratcom @euvsdisinfo.eu! 🎉 Established 10y ago by EUCO conclusions, East Stratcom Task Force set the standard for #EU communication. Carry on the great job at keeping EU🇪🇺 & partners informed and resilient!

At the #AGRIFISH Council, Agriculture Minister🇱🇹 Andrius Palionis highlighted concerns about destructive fishing by russia in the Baltic Sea. 🗨️"We urge taking measures to prevent the import of unsustainable fishery products from the aggressor country into the EU market." zum.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos...

Best birthdays last all year -🎉Happy 10th Birthday, our dear partner in stratcom @euvsdisinfo.eu! 🎉 Established 10y ago by EUCO conclusions, East Stratcom Task Force set the standard for #EU communication. Carry on the great job at keeping EU🇪🇺 & partners informed and resilient!

We are thankful for a strong and united EU response in condemning Belarus' persistent and provocative hybrid campaign, which includes illegal balloon incursions in Lithuanian airspace & state-sponsored migrant smuggling.This is a matter of our shared security. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

Today is #UNDay! The EU reaffirms its steadfast commitment to effective multilateralism and to the rules-based international order with the United Nations at its core. Find out more on EU-UN cooperation ➡️ link.europa.eu/dnp8KG

President Gitanas Nausėda 🇱🇹 expressed strong support for continued #EU🇪🇺 assistance to Ukraine and for increasing pressure on russia at the #EUCO meeting in Brussels. “There is only one way to stop Russia – by ensuring peace through strength,” said the Lithuanian President. 🔗 lrp.lt/en/the-presi...

Arrival and doorstep by Gitanas #NAUSĖDA, President of #Lithuania, at the #EUCO taking place on 23 October 2025 in #Brussels. newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20251...

#EUCO | EU summit, 23 October 2025 On the EU leaders’ agenda: 📌 Ukraine 📌 Middle East 📌 European defence and security 📌 Competitiveness and twin transition 📌 Housing 📌 Migration More info 👉 link.europa.eu/tkx8FQ

EU leaders are meeting tomorrow in Brussels for the European Council. Preparations are well under way: from room setups to mic checks, we’re making sure everything is ready for the summit. Take a sneak peak inside an EU summit ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajLdpWJuZaw #EUCO

🗨️"russia's shadow fleet violates safety and environmental rules, endangering biodiversity, and weakening Baltic Sea protection efforts", said 🇱🇹 Minister Kastytis Žuromskas at #EU Environment Council in Luxembourg yesterday. More details 🔗 am.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos...

🗨️The European Council must clearly reaffirm #EU's commitment to Ukraine, support for Ukraine's defense and integration into the EU, as well as continued pressure on russia. We must agree on the use of frozen russian assets for Ukraine's needs, said Lithuania's Deputy FM Sigitas Mitkus at #GAC.

Today #EU Energy Council agreed to completely stop all russian gas imports to the EU. "Finally, the Council decided to turn off the russian tap – today marks another important step, and it is a historic one for the whole of Europe." said 🇱🇹Energy Minister Ž.Vaičiūnas at the #TTE Council.

💬 "Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be subject to negotiation; these principles must be defended. Negotiations on ending Russia's aggression against Ukraine cannot take place solely with the aggressor. Ukraine must be part of them," - said 🇱🇹FM Kęstutis Budrys at the #FAC today.

Today at #FAC, EU foreign affairs ministers will discuss: 📌Russia's war against Ukraine 📌EU-Indo Pacific relations 📌the situation in the Middle East 📌Sudan, Moldova and Georgia

Defense of the EU's eastern border must become a priority for Europe. EU must make a joint commitment to strengthen it and improve the fight against unmanned aerial systems, said Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė 🇱🇹 during #FAC Defence meeting in Brussels.

"We must not underestimate security interests for the sake of short-term economic benefits", Interrior Minister 🇱🇹 V. Kondratovičius said at the EU #JHA Council. Minister stressed a sharp rise in Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens, 75% for tourism, despite clear security concerns.

Have you ever heard about the opera "I Lituani"? The fights for Lithuania's independence inspired many artists - in 1874, Ponchielli's opera was premiered at La Scala! Last night, a prayer from "I Lituani" opened and closed an opera night at the La Monnaie / De Munt 🇧🇪 with a standing ovation.

Music in #Lithuania has always been a voice of freedom, identity, and creativity. In true 80s style, a rock festival predates Independence demonstration. From the underground to today's vibrant festivals, it tells the story of a nation finding its voice through music. lithuania.lt/news/culture...

A feisty @Europarl_EN🇪🇺 resolution, supported by an overwhelming majority of MEPs, calls spade a spade: Russian hybrid attacks and sabotage ARE actions of state-sponsored terrorism. 604 MEPs called for stronger European response, incl. shooting down airborne threats & full support to EU Drone Wall.

We are warming up for the marathon of Lithuanian presidency of the Council of the EU in 2027! Yesterday in Vilnius, Ambassador of Lithuania to the EU Nerijus Aleksiejūnas together with @consilium.europa.eu DG Didier Seeuws and @lithuaniamfa.bsky.social discussed the current progress and preparations

Autumn transforms Lithuanian nature into a gallery of tranquility. Our second-largest city, #Kaunas 🇱🇹, paints itself in film-like colours, inviting you to walk across the oak groves, discover cosy bookstores, gems of interwar modernist architecture, and explore local contemporary art.

Today, we celebrate 150 years since the birth of M. K. Čiurlionis, a visionary who created timeless music, paintings, poetry, and artistic photography ahead of his time. His endless love for #Lithuania lives on in ~300 paintings, ~400 music compositions, and many other art forms.

The new political season begins in Brussels 🇪🇺! Last week, we warmly welcomed our new colleagues to the #LTinEU team. Permanent Representation has expanded significantly as preparations for Lithuania's Presidency 2027 are in full swing. Proud of our #DreamTeam!

At the #GAC meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.

At the #GAC meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister 🇱🇹 Sigitas Mitkus urged faster implementation of the European Defense Readiness Plan, additional funding for the protection of the EU's eastern borders, and addressing the threats of increased Russian drone airspace violations.

#SOTEU2025 | "Europe's eastern flank keeps all of Europe safe. From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Europe will defend every inch of its territory. This means equipping Europe with independent strategic capabilities", stated President of the EU Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu.

GPS jamming and spoofing threat is a European problem. In Lithuania, more than 1,000 aircraft and 33 ships experienced navigation signal disruptions in August alone. We see the trend that Russia is investing much more in this activity, Lithuanian Ambassador Nerijus Aleksiejūnas told @politico.eu.

"The front line is moving closer to us. Ukraine's trenches are our line of defence. This war must end with Russia's defeat; otherwise, it will only morph into the next episode, one we can no longer afford to grow tired of" – Inga Stanytė-Toločkienė, Lithuania's ambassador to Ukraine.

According to the latest Eurobarometer, Lithuanians call for a strong EU focus on defence, security, economy, and energy independence. Well aware of threats, Lithuanians place high trust in the EU to protect peace, democracy, and human rights. Full report: europa.eu/eurobaromete...

I’m here to reaffirm Europe’s solidarity with Lithuania. Europe needs a strong Lithuania to protect our borders and our people. That's why cohesion policy will remain at the heart of the EU budget. So we continue to support both border security and strong livelihoods.

Interactive and immersive virtual reality experience, inviting to dive into art and music of most famous Lithuanian artist M.K.Čiurlionis,🌍"The Creation of Worlds" was selected as a part of the prestigious Venice Film Festival's "Venice Immersive" program this year! ciurlioniui150.lt/en/news/i-ve...

The last weekend of summer always brings back nostalgic feeling of going back to school. To end the hot season on a high note with a good book, find a few recommendations from award-winning Lithuanian authors for your end-of-summer reading list below.

Russia's “peace intentions” tonight resulted in another tragic attack on #Kyiv, killing 8 and injuring more than 40 Ukrainian civilians, hitting #EU delegation and British Council. Lithuania calls for urgent decisive action - sanction russia harder, arm #Ukraine faster. #UkraineIsEurope

Lithuanian projects – among the leaders in European regional development! Two national projects, focusing on digital literacy and reading accessibility made it to the prestigious REGIOSTARS 2025 finals, ranking among the 25 best in the entire EU.

Happy Independence Day, #Ukraine! Ukraine - Europe's stronghold of resilience and courage - belongs in the #EU, in full non-negotiable 603,628 km2. Razom do peremogi! #UkraineIsEurope 🇪🇺 🇱🇹❤️🇺🇦

86y ago Molotov-Ribbentrop pact was signed. Destiny and lives of Europeans were defined by totalitarian regimes and their leaders' ambitions. Lithuania encourages international community to stand united with Ukraine and be resilient - as Molotov is awake and is waiting for his Ribbentrop.

According to the Kiel Institute, #Lithuania ranks third in GDP-based military, financial, and humanitarian support for #Ukraine. Our aid is not decreasing, and now is the moment for the #EU to not only sustain but reinforce support for whatever victory takes.