Imagine the 13th century. Lithuania—Europe’s last pagan bastion, surrounded by crusaders from the west and Orthodox principalities from the east. This was a time when the fate of entire nations was ...

Invited to an Estonian home? Discover the one unspoken cultural rule you must follow to be a perfect guest. Hint: it’s all about what’s in your hands. Picture this: you’re invited to a friend’s home ...

When we think of the Baltics, familiar images often come to mind: the cold expanse of the sea, the shifting dunes of the Curonian Spit, deep pine forests, and the cobblestoned streets of medieval ...

Daugavpils, a city once merely a dot on the map for Marcus Rothkowitz, now Mark Rothko, is preparing for an event that promises to be more than just a birthday celebration; it’s a deeply personal ...

For decades, the EU has been considered the most ambitious political and economic project of modern times. But beneath the blue flag with golden stars, cracks are slowly spreading. Without loud ...

The image of a lawyer in a courtroom, surrounded by legal tomes, is quickly becoming a thing of the past. In Lithuania, a country rapidly expanding its FinTech sector, legal knowledge alone is no ...

Founded in 2008, Viru Folk set out to revive and sustain Estonia’s folk traditions while fostering cultural exchange with neighboring countries. Over the years, it has become: Visitors can participate ...

The crown jewel of Lithuania’s maritime calendar, the Klaipėda Sea Festival (July 25–27) has already drawn over 300,000 visitors this summer. Guests enjoyed tall ship parades, music performances, and ...

Despite steady economic growth, Latvia’s FDI inflows have lagged behind Baltic neighbors Estonia and Lithuania. Policymakers are now determined to close the gap by: “This is not just about ...

The Baltic states accelerate plans to synchronize their electricity grids with Continental Europe, ending decades of dependence on Russian and Belarusian systems. For decades, the Baltic states ...

From a Kaunas classroom to the streets of Buenos Aires, a Vytautas Magnus University political science student gets a front-row seat to a nation’s radical “shock therapy” experiment. In February 2024, ...

The scene is a study in contrasts: soggy clothes and squeaking bicycle chains set against beaming faces. For the 18-strong group that recently embarked on an extraordinary educational cycling tour ...