#Lithuania

Lithuania is not a very large country, but did you know that no fewer than 9 different Lithuanias claimed the territory of the present-day Lithuanian state during the course of
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On this night 30 years ago, Lithuania (which had declared independence 10 months earlier) faced its first test as a nation reaffirming its independence. The key events of the night
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It's 20 years today since I was last in Lithuania. This is one of the treasured objects I brought back - Rūpintojėlis (the pensive Christ), a distinctively Lithuanian portrayal of
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It may be too early for drawing conclusions on what impact recent political developments in Poland may have on its international position. But at least in Polish-Lithuanian relations a possible
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This is a Belarusian written in Arabic letters (arabitsa) used by the Lipka Tatars, who had been invited to settle in Belarusian territory, at the time part of the Grand
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2021 marks the 40th anniversary of a remarkable archaeological discovery at St Bees Priory in Cumbria that links Britain and Lithuania (thread) In summer 1981 archaeologists excavated ‘St Bees
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this thread is a list of cities, villages, and towns depopulated by Jews (and some completely destroyed) during the Holocaust. it will not be a complete list, but rather a
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Prussia was dissuaded from annexing Saxony in 1866 by both France and Austria. Saxony did however join the North German Confederation in 1867. With its capital in Dresden, the state
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Mini-thread: What's Lukashenka's game? Why is he clutching at straws, mobilizing tractors, & ordering military exercises next to Lithuania? Here are few possibilities:1. He is stalling while arranging his safe
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How to unite people? How to bridge divisions? How to find common ground and develop joint ideas?No, not the US. Here's the report of our transnational digital EU Citizens' Dialogue
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The 17+1 representation drama THREAD1/6"In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing”, as Oscar Wilde wrote in “The importance of being earnest”. This witticism certainly
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We are releasing reporting on Ghostwriter, IO activity focused on Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia, which leverages false narratives and fabricated content often planted on compromised media sites. The activity is
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My favourite/most memorable Scotland goals: A thread Leigh Griffiths vs England (June 2017) Leigh Griffiths 2nd goal vs England (June 2017) James McFadden vs France with Peter Martin commentary.
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Bit bizarre that Belarus is so close and I know practically nothing about it. "Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe.[11] It is bordered by Russia to the northeast,
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I've compared Europe today vs last week by 14-day incidences. It gives a rough snapshot of which direction infection is going for countries in the EU/EEA.The general trend is *depressing*.Also,
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Ireland's 938 cases today December 23rd, brings our 14-day incidence to 153.2 per 100,000. That's our highest since November 9th.A thread to offer some perspective. /1 Cases for Wednesday, December
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