Lithuania

Cargo plane crashes near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – A DHL cargo plane crash near Vilnius International Airport in the Lithuanian capital has killed the aircraft’s pilot, the local media reported.

Russia reacts to constructing Lithuania's NATO-aligned base

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – The construction of a military base in Lithuania for the possible deployment of Bundeswehr soldiers is seen as a provocative act due to the increase in NATO's military capabilities near Russia's borders, Russia says.

Lithuania’s Gitanas Nauseda wins presidential election

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Incumbent President Gitanas Nauseda has won Lithuania's presidential election, beating his rival Ingrida Simonyte in the run-off on Sunday, data from the country's Central Electoral Commission (VRK) show.

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Ankara to back Sweden's NATO bid if EU opens door for Turkey

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called on the European Union to open the door for Turkey’s accession into the bloc in order for Ankara to back Sweden's membership in NATO.

Iran lose to Lithuania at 2022 IBSA Goalball World C'ship

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) –  Iran suffered a heavy 15-5 loss against Lithuania in the 2022 IBSA Goalball World Championships opening match on Monday.

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France to deploy Rafale Jets in Lithuania

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – France will deploy four Rafale fighter jets in Lithuania from November 25 as part of the NATO military buildup to protect the airspace over the Baltic countries, the French Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

Lithuania expels Russian charge d'affaires

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Lithuania has ordered Russian Charge d'Affaires Sergey Ryabokon to leave the country within five days.

Lithuania lifts ban on rail transport into Russia Kaliningrad

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Baltic state of Lithuania has lifted a ban on the rail transport of sanctioned goods into and out of the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.

Putin, Lukashenkov discuss Lithuania sanctions

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Putin and Lukashenko discussed a joint response to Lithuania’s ban on goods shipments to Kaliningrad, media have said.

Iran FM receives copy of credentials of new envoys (+Photos)

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) –  New ambassadors of Switzerland and Lithuania on Sunday went to the Foreign Ministry to present copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

US, Russia exchange warnings over Lithuania blockade

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – After Washington warned Russia that its support for Lithuania is 'ironclad' and any attack 'would be an attack on ALL NATO members', the Russian deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov warned against dangerous rhetoric.