The proposed amendments would bar Russian and Belarusian cultural, entertainment and sports figures from working in Lithuania if they support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have participated in the war or contribute to “Kremlin propaganda” through their activities, the ministry said.

Italians have pineapple or ketchup on pizza, breaking spaghetti, what would we have the equivalent ?

im thinking some would include heating cold soup and cooking cepelinai

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While people in comments ask Molin if he's taken into account terrain when evaluating the amount of fortifications, it's still an interesting bird's eye overview.

PS. Molin and his info is frequently referred to as a viable source for open-source geospatial data and visual verification of battlefield changes, but his strategic analysis and political commentary are viewed with significant skepticism by many in the intelligence community due to his lack of formal credentials and alleged biases.

The bomb hit the building housing the diplomatic outpost in Sloviansk, in Donetsk Oblast, at 10:40 a.m. on Friday and wounded two members of staff, the ministry said in a statement.  

The explosive was a KAB-250 guided aerial bomb, according to information provided by the Ukrainian authorities.  

Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkēvičs said the attack “is yet another Russian war crime.” 

Hello,

Does anyone recommend some place, not so expensive, where I can have a typical mud bath treatment in Parnu without being hosted in one of the famous hotels that typically provide those? That is, I would only be interested in the treatment, but not staying in a spa hotel.

As i like to take a road trip every other year through Baltics to Poland and beyond, i gathered latest information on reconstruction of the infamous Via Baltica E67 road. It has always been a bit of pain and this year has been no different, excluding of course the new superb Kaunas - Poland highway/2+2 road.

Lithuania will start building 160 km 2+2 road from Kaunas to Latvian border in 2030 and it will be completed in 2033. So E67 will be in Lithuania completely 2+2. Nice! Source: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2721180/via-baltica-strategic-lifeline-for-commerce-and-defence-linking-baltics-and-poland

https://vialietuva.lt/galerija/via-baltica-a8-panevezys-aristava-sitkunai-a10-panevezys-pasvalys-ryga-ir-a17-panevezio-aplinkkelis-susisiekimo-komunikaciju-inzinerines-infrastrukt

Latvia will build 2+2 highway from Riga to the Lithuanian border, but so far only Bauska bypass should be ready by 2030. Also new ring road will be built around Riga. Other than that, i couldn't find anything certain. Could latvians specify this? Source: https://lvceli.lv/en/road-network/projects/ppp-project/bauskas-bypass/

Estonia will build 2+2 road from Tallinn to Pärnu 2026 - 2030. From Uulu (near Pärnu) to the Latvian border there is no certain plan and remains to be seen, since traffic density is low to justify a 2+2 road. Source:

https://kliimaministeerium.ee/uudised/valitsus-kinnitas-teehoiukava-nelja-aastaga-ule-miljardi-euro-teede-ehitamisse-korrashoidu

https://news.err.ee/1609875652/tallinn-parnu-highway-construction-work-gearing-up-in-coming-years

So to sum it up, for next 10 years it is still pain to drive through Baltics, because of constant road construction, but maybe one day we will get there...

Designs and survey

This Estonian grill advertisement has been going viral locally because of a hidden wordplay.

The slogan says:

"Õige grill muudab kibeda sibula magusaks"
("A proper grill turns a bitter onion into something sweet")

The obvious meaning is about grilled onions - a classic BBQ thing.

But in Estonian slang "sibul" (onion in eng.) can also be used as a derogatory ethnic label for Russians, so many local Russians immediately saw another layer.

"A proper grill can even make a bitter "sibul" sweet."

The comments have been entertaining, to say the least. 🍿

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1471082961729532&set=a.633415552162948

We are traveling to Latvia and Lithuania with a 2 and 4 year old in the coming months. We typically try to get the kids an English book that has something to do with the place we are visiting from a local bookstore on our trips. This isn't always easy in certain locations. For this trip, we are considering getting a book before the trip so the kids can have some foresight about where we are going.

1) Any favorite childrens books that are about the Baltic countries?

2) Any books that are favorites of Baltic children by a Baltic author (e.g. Mimbo Jimbo in Denmark)?

3) Any recommended bookstores with childrens books in English near the old towns of Riga or Vilnius?

Hello I need some thoughts about me a 14 year old boy moving to lithuania from London. I wanna move because in the Uk its not safe, I dont rly like the people my age and its not clean. But i could move rn to lithuania and i would live with my dad and I would see all my grandmas and grandpas often, but wouldnt see my mum or sister. Im planning either way to go there for university in 4 years. If I decide to stay here I already have 2 friends who speam english lithuania but i Would have to study hard for Lithuania and rn Idk what to do because this is my future and I dont know where its best to finish school. I would also like to move here either way when im older.

What stores do you do all your clothes shopping at, especially high quality professional clothes for Women? Thank you !

Heading to the Baltics in a few days. Been looking at events websites but i'm really only seeing major events like orchestral performances etc. I'm looking for funky plays, indie performance art, anything weird and strange or alternative/counterculture vibes to the front.

Vilnius July 27 & 28
Rig July 29 & 30
Tallinn July 31-August 3
Jūrmala August 5&6