Lithuanian Airports, which are actively implementing development projects, presented a long-term master plan for the development of the entire network until 2052. The company, which operates three airports in Lithuania, aims to develop a competitive model for Lithuanian airports, improve efficiency and clearly map out the infrastructure development steps for Vilnius, Kaunas, and Palanga airports in order to be able to seamlessly handle 17 million passengers a year in the future.

January 23, the State Defence Council has approved the proposition of the Ministry of National Defence to add a new unit, an Infantry Division, to the Law on Establishing the Principal Structure of the Armed Forces, and the proposed choice of a heavy capability a division needs – the Leopard 2 tank platform.

Baltic Culture Fund invites to submit applications for the funding tender by 22 February.

On January 15–21 NATO Air Policing Mission Detachment fighter aircraft were scrambled once to intercept aircraft of the Russian Federation violating flight rules in international airspace over the Baltic Sea.

MEPs call on the Council to finally make progress on legislation to ensure an adequate level of protection from hate for everyone in Europe.

On Sunday, President Gitanas Nausėda will meet with President Andrzej Duda of Poland, who is arriving in Lithuania. The Lithuanian and Polish leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation, regional security, and support for Ukraine. The two leaders will also take part in the commemoration events of the 1863–1864 uprising: Holy Mass at Vilnius Cathedral and a ceremony commemorating the 1863–1864 uprising at Rasos Cemetery.

On Wednesday, the European Parliament called for EU rules to ensure the music streaming sector is fair and sustainable, and to promote cultural diversity.

From the beginning of this year, Lithuanian retailers will be able to sell safe and wholesome food that has passed its use-by date for longer. The Ministry of the Economy and Innovation has drafted amendments to the Retail Trade Regulations, which set out detailed procedures and requirements for sellers to sell such food.

On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, who is visiting Lithuania. The Head of State and the President of the European Parliament discussed the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine, support for Ukraine, historical memory, the upcoming new EU political cycle and the European Parliament elections.

The new rules would make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel in the EU by ensuring access to special conditions, including parking, in all member states.