On April 29–May 5 fighter aircraft of the NATO Baltic Air Policing Detachment were scrambled once to intercept aircraft of the Russian Federation violating flight rules in international airspace over the Baltic Sea.

A disinformation literacy exam - a collaboration between the Office of the Government and Debunk.org - debuted today in Lithuania, with participation of nearly 2000 students from 33 cities and towns. Results will be tallied over the coming week, and the winning class will be honoured at the Office of the Government.

The Ministry of the Economy and Innovation invites public authorities, research institutions and businesses to participate in the national selection for the European Entrepreneurship Promotion Awards 2024. The competition is organised by the European Commission and the national selection is managed by the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation.

At the EU Environment Council in Brussels on Monday, Lithuania, supported by the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Estonia, proposed that EU Member States ban imports of ferrous metals, copper, and aluminum waste and scrap from Russia, as Russia is using the money to finance its war against Ukraine.

The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and LTG Link have signed a financing agreement for the purchase of electric and battery-powered trains.

On April 15–21 the NATO Air Policing Mission fighter aircraft were scrambled four times to intercept aircraft of the Russian Federation violating flight rules in international airspace over the Baltic Sea and once to patrol the airspace over the Lithuania, Latvian and Estonian border with Russia and Belarus.

Lithuania has achieved the top ranking (Category 1) from the Federal Aviation administration following its first International Aviation Safety Assessment. This opens the door for Lithuanian airlines to conduct commercial flights into the United States with aircraft registered in Lithuania.

The Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, which lays down rules on emission limits for road vehicles and battery durability. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure.

The reform adopted on Thursday will make the EU electricity market more stable, affordable, and sustainable.

Lithuania will continue to consult and gain experience in the field of traffic safety from Sweden, the leader in traffic safety in Europe: a bilateral memorandum has been signed, which extends cooperation in the field of transport policy and aims to improve traffic safety to prevent any fatalities on Lithuanian roads in the future.