Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Kingdom of Denmark
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RSS Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review 2020
Added2020.12.16
Foreign policy and diplomacy »Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review 2020! It is a "must-read" for all those who are interested in key foreign policy issues related to Lithuania and beyond.
"The aim of the annual journal is to provide insights on the most pressing challenges for Lithuanian foreign and security policy, as well as to discuss global developments", a note from the editor Linas Kojala.Read it online, here https://bit.ly/2LBCMBHIn the newest edition you will find:- H.E. Valdas Adamkus, Former President of Lithuania on Lithuania’s Eastern Policy;- Nobel Laureate Robert J. Shiller on the Global Economy During the Pandemic;- Ambassador Audra Plepyte on the UN’s 75th Anniversary;- Chris Miller on the Implications of the U.S. Presidential Election;- and many more. -
President of Lithuania accepted credentials from Ambassador of Bosnia and Hercegovina
Added2020.12.11
Foreign policy and diplomacy »President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania accepted credentials from H.E. Emir Poljo, Ambassador of Bosnia and Hercegovina, during a virtual ceremony via video-link between Vilnius and Copenhagen. Ambassador E.Poljo will serve as his country’s non-resident ambassador, accredited to Lithuania from Copenhagen. Lithuania’s Ambassador to Denmark Ginte Damusis congratulated her Bosnian colleague after the ceremony, which took place at the Embassy of Lithuania in Denmark.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Added2020.11.25
Cultural diplomacy »Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Embassy of Lithuania joins the UN campaign “Orange the World” to end violence against women and girls. November 25 marks the beginning of 16 days of activism against physical, mental and sexual violence against women and shines an orange light on this problem. Ending violence against women is everyone’s business!
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Newly elected executive of the LYS
Added2020.11.17
Lithuanians in Denmark »Congratulations to the newly elected executive of the Lithuanian Youth Society in Denmark, which met with the Embassy team at the Ambassador's residence to discuss future plans and challenges posed by the global pandemic.
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Presentation of new medical face masks
Added2020.11.12
Cultural diplomacy »Pink and white ISO/CE certified medical face masks - made in Lithuania – are now available in Denmark, said CEO Helle Boier during a presentation of the product at the Embassy of Lithuania. Additional information can be found in Danish and English at https://www.mymaskeu.com/?lang=da -
Updated information on entry to Denmark from Lithuania
Added2020.10.26
Lithuanians in Denmark »Lithuania remains on the orange country list (banned) until October 30 midnight.Starting October 26:- residents from banned countries list are allowed entry into Denmark with a worthy purpose (including for work) (more on https://coronasmitte.dk/.../persons-resident-in-banned...);The requirement to a wear face mask or shield is extended to places with public access, such as supermarkets, shopping centers, hospitals/clinics, educational, cultural and recreational institutions from 29 October 2020 until 2 January 2021. A face mask or shield is not required when you are seated at a restaurant.Useful links and informationHotline, Danish Police: +45 7020 6044. The hotline is available on weekdays from 8h00 to 16h00English: http://coronasmitte.dk/en/overviewQuestions regarding health related issues to coronavirus/COVID-19 should be directed to the Danish Health Authority. -
From October 17 2020 Lithuanian citizens and permanent residents will only be allowed entry into Denmark with a worthy purpose
Added2020.10.16
Lithuanians in Denmark »Denmark has informed that as of October 17 (midnight Friday to Saturday) Lithuanian citizens and permanent residentswill only be allowed entry into the country with a worthy purpose. Tourists from Lithuania will be denied entry into Denmark.A worthy purpose is considered to be travel associated with:- Work, business, studies, etc.- Private matters- Legal matters- Property ownership
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RSS Baltic states call on the EU to take firm measures if Russia does not release Navalny
Added2021.01.18
Multilateral Relations »The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Urmas Reinsalu, Edgars Rinkēvičs, and Gabrielius Landsbergis sent a letter to the High Representative Josep Borrell, calling on the EU to step up its efforts to pressure Russia to release Alexei Navalny.
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Lithuania's Foreign Ministry calls for the immediate release of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was detained in Moscow today
Added2021.01.17
Speeches, Statements »
On 17 January, the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport after flying to his home country from Germany.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis announced the winner of Global Lithuanian Awards 2020 for lifetime achievements
Added2021.01.14
Lithuanians Living Abroad » Cultural Diplomacy »
On 14 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis announced the laureate of Global Lithuanian Awards 2020 for lifetime achievements.
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Lithuania asks for allied solidarity regarding Russia’s actions against Lithuanian justice officials in January 13 case
Added2021.01.13
NATO and International Security »
On 13 January, at the North Atlantic Council meeting, the Permanent Representative of Lithuania to NATO Ambassador Deividas Matulionis raised an issue of Russia’s actions against Lithuanian justice officials in January 13 case and asked for Allied solidarity.
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Ambassador Audra Plepytė elected as the President of the UNICEF Executive Board Bureau
Added2021.01.13
Multilateral Relations »On 12 January, the Ambassador Audra Plepytė, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the United Nations, was elected as the President of the Bureau of the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs to call on the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language to change the official Lithuanian name of Belarus
Added2021.01.12
News of the Ministry »
On 12 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis received a letter from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who requested replacing the official Lithuanian name 'Baltarusija' with a form that would be more similar to the one used in the Belarusian language.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and his Canadian counterpart discussed bilateral cooperation and international agenda items
Added2021.01.12
Bilateral Relations »
On 11 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with his Canadian counterpart François-Philippe Champagne. The Foreign Ministers discussed bilateral cooperation, regional security issues, the situation in Belarus, and possibilities of support for democratic initiatives.
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Lithuanian and Israeli Foreign Ministers discussed opportunities for cooperation
Added2021.01.11
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
On 11 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi and discussed good relations between Lithuania and Israel. The Foreign Ministers expressed their belief that bilateral political and economic cooperation would be further strengthened.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis and his Dutch counterpart discussed prospects for bilateral and international cooperation
Added2021.01.08
Bilateral Relations » Activities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs »
On 8 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Stef Blok and discussed the key issues of bilateral and international cooperation.
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Added2021.01.08
News of the Ministry »On 8 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, whom Lithuania recognises as the legitimate representative of the Belarusian people, and discussed topical issues of further cooperation and the strategy for democratic forces.
