Category Archives: Lithuania

Press Releases & News from Lithuania distributed via EuropaWire

FL Technics Wheels & Brakes Secures UK CAA Approval to Expand Direct Maintenance Services for UK-Registered Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) FL Technics Wheels & Brakes has obtained UK CAA Part-145 approval, allowing it to service UK-registered aircraft and directly support operators in the UK market. The certification confirms compliance with regulatory standards and expands the company’s component maintenance … Read the full press release

EBRD Expands Investment in Green Genius to €150 Million to Accelerate Renewable Energy and Storage Projects in the Baltics and Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has increased its investment in Green Genius by €50 million, bringing its total commitment to €150 million. The funding will support the company’s renewable energy expansion across Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland, … Read the full press release

Capitalia Secures InvestEU Guarantee to Deliver Accessible Loan Financing to Microenterprises Across Estonia Latvia and Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) Capitalia has partnered with the European Investment Fund to launch a €15 million financing initiative for microenterprises in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, backed by the EU’s InvestEU programme. The scheme will offer crowdfunded loans of up to €50,000 … Read the full press release

Indra Demonstrates Integrated Multidomain Defense Capabilities and C-UAS Systems at International Air and Space Fair

(IN BRIEF) Indra will present its latest defense and aerospace technologies at the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) in Santiago de Chile, showcasing solutions across air defense, counter-drone systems, UAVs, satellites, and multidomain intelligence. A key highlight is the … Read the full press release

Indra Counter Drone System Protecting Spanish NATO Mission in Lithuania Attracts Growing Interest from European Allies

(IN BRIEF) Indra’s counter-drone defense system currently protecting Spanish Armed Forces personnel deployed in Lithuania under NATO operations is attracting growing interest from European countries seeking to strengthen their air defense capabilities. The system provides a protective surveillance perimeter for … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Girteka Agree on 500 Actros L ProCabin to Support European Long-Haul Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Girteka Logistics have agreed on the phased delivery of 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks throughout 2026. The investment supports Girteka’s fleet modernization and expansion of its European long-haul operations. The trucks feature improved aerodynamics, advanced … Read the full press release

Germany, Latvia and Lithuania Advance Baltic-German PowerLink to Connect Offshore Wind and Strengthen Regional Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Germany, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to jointly develop the Baltic-German PowerLink, a hybrid subsea electricity interconnector that will link their grids and connect offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea. Transmission operators 50Hertz, AST and Litgrid will … Read the full press release

Telia Norway Secures Top Position in National Mobile Network Benchmark for Second Consecutive Year with 830-Point Performance Score

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has been named the country’s best mobile network for the second consecutive year following an extensive benchmark by Rohde & Schwarz. Achieving a Network Performance Score of 830 out of 1,000, Telia outperformed other leading Norwegian … Read the full press release

Atos Supports UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 Across Three Countries While Strengthening Long-Term Partnership with UEFA

(IN BRIEF) Atos has successfully delivered comprehensive IT and digital operations support for UEFA Futsal EURO™ 2026 across Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia, deploying on-site and remote teams to manage accreditation, infrastructure, networks, and user support, while also completing its first … Read the full press release

New Baltic Innovation Fund 3 Aims to Mobilise Up to €700 Million for High-Growth Companies Across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund, together with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, has launched the €225 million Baltic Innovation Fund 3 to strengthen the region’s private equity and venture capital market and mobilise up to €700 million in total investment … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom to Deliver and Operate Lithuania’s Nationwide Satellite-Based Truck E-Tolling System via Smartphone App

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been contracted by Via Lietuva to deliver and operate a satellite-based e-tolling system for trucks over 3.5 tonnes across 2,851 kilometres of Lithuanian roads in what is described as the world’s first public tender requiring … Read the full press release

EBRD achieves historic investment levels in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia while deepening regional capital markets

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD invested a record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025, driven by unprecedented levels of financing in Latvia and Lithuania and continued strong performance in Estonia, with more than 95 per cent of funds supporting … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Lithuania Financing to €577 Million with Defence, Energy and Infrastructure Investment at the Forefront

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group increased its financing in Lithuania by 29% in 2025 to €577 million, placing security and defence investments at the centre of its support while also advancing renewable energy, water infrastructure, and business financing. … Read the full press release

NIB and EIB Provide Long-Term Financing for New Schools and Kindergartens in Vilnius

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has provided an EUR 84 million loan, matched by the European Investment Bank, to finance nine new educational buildings in Vilnius through UAB Vilnius Education Infrastructure. The project will deliver five kindergartens and four … Read the full press release

Lithuania expands air-defence capabilities with additional Saab MSHORAD system for 2026–2030 delivery

(IN BRIEF) Saab has received a new SEK 1.4 billion order from the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency for a third MSHORAD system battery, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 to 2030. The equipment will be installed on Oshkosh JLTV 4×4 vehicles, … Read the full press release

EU and EIB boost Central America’s clean energy transition with €1 billion funding under Global Gateway plan

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has unveiled a €1 billion financing package to advance renewable energy generation and integrate national electricity grids across six Central American nations—Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize—under the EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda. … Read the full press release

EIB backs Lithuania with €300 million to strengthen defence and reinforce EU security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €300 million loan to strengthen Lithuania’s defence infrastructure, marking over €1 billion in total EIB support to the country’s defence in 2025. The financing will fund key investments in logistics, … Read the full press release

Nokia Expands 5G Partnership with Telia to Power Next-Generation Connectivity Across the Nordics and Baltics

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed an extended partnership with Telia to enhance 5G capabilities across the Nordic and Baltic regions, deploying its cloud-native 5G Standalone Core in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania. The agreement also includes the use of … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Approve €9.2 Billion Package to Drive Housing Innovation, Healthcare, and Global Development

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and EIF have approved €9.2 billion in financing to boost Europe’s innovation and sustainability agenda, including a landmark €400 million HousingTech initiative to revolutionise the construction industry and enhance affordable housing. The EIF also invested in … Read the full press release

Ignitis Group Secures €318 Million Financing Package Led by EBRD to Advance Lithuania’s Green Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €79.5 million to Ignitis Group as part of a €318 million financing consortium that includes the EIB, Swedbank, and NIB to fund the 314 MW Kelmė wind farm … Read the full press release