Lithuania

'We cannot close the door or turn the page': Belarusian dissidents in Lithuania fear Lukashenko's crackdown

September 16, 2021

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been brutally cracking down on opposition both at home and abroad. Many have fled to neighboring Lithuania.

Global Politics

Belarus opposition leader: 'We are fighting for the future of our children'

The World

September 24, 2020

Many in Belarus and across Europe say the Aug. 9 presidential election was rigged and that Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is the true president.

Protest

Lithuanian foreign minister calls for support for Belarusian protesters

The World

September 07, 2020

Linas Linkevicius, the Lithuanian minister of foreign affairs, has been one of the most vocal world leaders speaking up against Alexander Lukashenko. He tells host Marco Werman why he supports the protesters.

Global Politics

Belarus authorities free detainees amid protesters' pressure

Associated Press

August 14, 2020

Belarusian authorities have released about 1,000 people detained amid demonstrations contesting the results of the presidential election, in an attempt to assuage public anger against a brutal crackdown on peaceful protests and avoid Western sanctions.

Global Politics

Belarus says police fired live rounds at protesters as EU weighs sanctions

Reuters

August 12, 2020

Intensifying a crackdown following a controversial election, Belarus' interior ministry said on Wednesday that police had fired live rounds at protesters in the city of Brest and arrested more than 1,000 people nationwide.

Top of The World

Belarus opposition leader flees country; Russia approves coronavirus vaccine; Trump proposes additional limits on US-Mexico border

The World

August 11, 2020

The main challenger in Belarus' presidential vote, who has refused to concede defeat amid a massive police crackdown on protesters, has left the country and is now in neighboring Lithuania. And, Russia has became the first country in the world to clear a coronavirus vaccine. Also, the Trump administration is reportedly considering additional ways to limit entry at the US-Mexico border.

Media

Baltic ban on Kremlin-tied RT step toward dismantling ‘machinery of disinformation,’ says media expert

The World

July 10, 2020

Latvia and Lithuania have banned Kremlin-tied RT television channels over links to Dmitry Kiselev, who is sanctioned by the EU for spreading propaganda about Ukraine. "The problem is that RT is a part of this infrastructure of propaganda," media expert Solvita Denisa-Liepniece told The World's Carol Hills.

COVID-19

Baltic 'bubble' looks to reopen regional travel

The World

May 13, 2020

The Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are poised to become one of the first blocs to reopen regional travel, thanks to their swift response to the pandemic and measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19

How families around the world talk coronavirus with kids

The World

March 26, 2020

It’s hard explaining to kids what COVID-19 is, much less the new restrictions that come with it. Reporter Ari Daniel spoke to a bunch of families all over the world about their challenges and how they’re making do.

Elections

Don't let your vote get stolen — 5 essential reads about disinformation in 2020

The Conversation

December 27, 2019

Who’s manipulating what you know before you vote?

Lithuania

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