Lithuania

CET special report on ‘Hungry and Ambitious’ Baltic startups

This week The Central European Times investigates the startup scenes of the three innovative but diminutive Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia…

2 years ago

China tightens the screws on Lithuania by strong-arming multinationals

China is leveraging its influence over multinational companies operating there, instructing them not to do business with Lithuania, or else.…

2 years ago

EU anti-coercion measure would offer push-back against economic intimidation

On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed a so-called "anti-coercion measure". It would give the European Union the ability to push…

2 years ago

CEE ups R&D spending over last decade

Every country in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has increased its research and development (R&D) intensity over the last decade,…

2 years ago

Baltic states urge u-turn on Nord Stream 2

With Russian troops amassing at Ukraine's eastern border, negative sentiments toward the Nord Stream 2 (NS2), both within Germany and…

2 years ago

Taiwan could supply Europe with chips, eyes central Europe

Taiwan could help alleviate Europe’s semiconductor shortage by setting up manufacturing operations in central Europe. With a reputation as a…

2 years ago

Taiwan’s “Representative Office” opens in Lithuania

Taiwan has opened what it calls its Representative Office in Lithuania, defying China's attempts to dissuade Vilnius from allowing what…

2 years ago

Brussels backs up on boosting trade, economic relations with Taiwan

Lawmakers in Brussels have taken a step back from pursuing their plan to unveil a new strategy for EU trade…

2 years ago

EU delegation’s visit to Taiwan strengthens relations, raises Beijing’s ire

In the first visit to Taiwan by an official European Union delegation, 13 MEPs have met with Taiwanese premier Su…

3 years ago

Rail Baltica: no disruptions for Latvia, Lithuania – but Estonia changes timetable

It has been hailed in the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as their most ambitious shared project for…

3 years ago