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Lithuania’s Power Prices Surge on EU Heatwave Strain
(MENAFN) Lithuania saw its average wholesale electricity price more than double last week, reaching 81 euros (93.96 U.S. dollars) per megawatt-hour (MWh), according to Litgrid, the country’s electricity transmission system operator. The surge was...

Lithuania Declares Emergency Due to Flooding
(MENAFN) Lithuania has officially declared a state of emergency after heavy rains this summer severely affected the country's agricultural sector. This decision aims to provide more organized and nationwide assistance to the farmers struggling due...

Lithuania’s unseasonal torrential rains cause nation to declare state of emergency
(MENAFN) Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following weeks of torrential rain that severely damaged the country’s agricultural output. The government said the move will allow for more coordinated, nationwide support for farmers...

Lithuania announces state of emergency
(MENAFN) Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following severe summer rains that heavily damaged the country’s agricultural output. The government said the declaration will allow for more coordinated national support for farmers impacted by...

Thirty Lithuanian hotels join class action lawsuit against Booking.com
(MENAFN) Around 30 hotels in Lithuania have joined a growing class action lawsuit targeting the global online booking platform Booking.com, as more than 10,000 hotels across Europe pursue compensation for financial damages allegedly caused by the...

Lithuania’s Economic Recovery: Ekmel Çilingir Highlights the Power of SMEs
Ekmel Çilingir— Chairman of the Board at European Merchant Bank (EMBank)—has published a new article titled “SMEs Help Lithuania’s Economic Recovery.” VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, May 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a timely and data-driven analysis,...

Environmental Crimes Bulletin - April 2025
View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Recently Charged United States v. Ryan Spencer No. 1:25-CR-00100 (Middle District of Pennsylvania) ECS Senior Trial Attorneys RJ Powers and Ron Sarachan AUSA David...

Affidea partners with Skin Analytics to improve access to skin cancer assessment across Europe using AI technology
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affidea, a leading pan-European provider of community-based polyclinics, advanced diagnostics, and multi-specialist care, including oncology, has entered a strategic partnership with...

BTCC Exchange Announces First Sports Sponsorship with NBA’s Jaren Jackson Jr.
Vilnius, Lithuania, August 13th, 2025, Chainwire BTCC, one of the world's longest-serving crypto exchanges, welcomed 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and 2x NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. as its global brand ambassador. As a phenomenal shot...

Vilnius Receives Top Honors for Investment Strategy
VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Go Vilnius announces that Vilnius city has received the award for Best Foreign Direct Investment Strategy in fDi’s Mid-Sized European Cities of the Future 2025 ranking. The city also ranked...

Lithuanian Project LITAS gets $20 Million Investment to drive product adoption
Litas.io, a revolutionary payment and crowdfunding company, has secured a $20 million investment commitment to further develop their technology and business. NY, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LITAS: Empowering a New Era...

BTCC Exchange Enters the Sports Sponsorship Court with NBA Superstar and Lifestyle Icon Jaren Jackson Jr.
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC, one of the world's longest-serving crypto exchanges, welcomed 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and...

EMBank CEO Sarp Demiray Joins Industry Leaders at Baltic Payment Forum 2025 in Vilnius
The Baltic Payment Forum 2025, held on March 5 in Vilnius, Lithuania, brought together over 300 financial leaders from more than 30 countries. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, March 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Baltic Payment Forum 2025, held on March...

Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet
CANADA, November 2 - Participants from over 100 countries, including government leaders, international organisations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, and the academic and research communities gathered in Paris on February 10...

President Lai confers decoration on former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis
TAIWAN, January 14 - Details 2025-01-11 Presidential Office thanks White House for its statement on enduring US commitment to Indo-Pacific region On January 10 (US EST), the US White House released a statement on the United States’ Enduring...

U.S. Army civil affairs Soldiers join Lithuanian Armed Forces in Confidence 2024 exercise
PALANGA, Lithuania – U.S. Army Civil Affairs Soldiers from Charlie Company, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion, V Corps, in support of Task Force Pegasus, along with over 200 Lithuanian and NATO troops, participated in Confidence 2024, the largest...

Sarp Demiray Advocates Unified Efforts for Sustainability and Financing Innovation
EMBank Chief Executive presents comprehensive approach to bridge sustainability financing gap through collaborative action and innovative solutions VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, December 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sarp Demiray, CEO of EMBank, has...

Euronet Signs Agreement with Swedbank to Acquire ATM Assets and Provide ATM Outsourcing Services in Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia
LEAWOOD, Kan., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, announced today an agreement with Swedbank to acquire the bank’s ATM assets and provide ATM outsourcing...

Governor Cooper Announces First North American Manufacturing Facility for Lithuanian Furniture Maker
NORTH CAROLINA, December 17 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced SBA Home, a furniture manufacturer, will create 250 jobs in Davie County. The newly created company says it will invest more than $70 million to establish its first North American...

Governor Cooper Announces First North American Manufacturing Facility for Lithuanian Furniture Maker
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced SBA Home, a furniture manufacturer, will create 250 jobs in Davie County. The newly created company says it will invest more than $70 million to establish its first North American furniture production facility...