Lithuania

Germany loans Lithuania 'birth certificate'

Vilnius - Muslimchronicle

Germany loaned Lithuania its long-lost declaration of independence on Wednesday as the Baltic nation prepares to mark one hundred years since it restored statehood after World War I. The 1918 document, which was unearthed in a Berlin archive last year by a Lithuanian professor, will stay in the country for five years under a bilateral agreement. "I want to thank our friendRead more

Bono-linked company pays extra taxes

Vilnius - Muslimchronicle

A company linked to U2 frontman Bono has voluntarily paid 53,000 euros after an investigation into tax evasion in Lithuania, authorities said Friday. The singer, whose real name is Paul David Hewson, was an investor in the Maltese company which bought a shopping centre in the Baltic eurozone member's city of Utena. The company that owns the mall "paid 34,000 euros ($41,000) inRead more

Ryanair flight escorted by fighter jets to London airport after “hoax“

London - Muslimchronicle

Britain on Wednesday scrambled RAF Typhoon fighter jets to escort a Ryanair flight from Lithuania to Britain after a hoax security alert, the defense ministry and airline said, adding that the flight landed safely. The flight from Kaunas to London Luton was diverted to London’s Stansted airport, the British airport designated to deal with major incidents, and there were reportsRead more

Sunaidi meets Lithuania minister

Muscat - Arab today

Dr. Ali bin Mas'oud Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry met with Linas Antanas Linkevicius, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the Sultanate. The two sides discussed means of augmenting trade exchange between the two countries and opportunities available for joint cooperation in areas of information technology, health, labs andRead more

Oman, Lithuania have a lot in common, says visiting foreign minister

Muscat - Arab today

Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and his economic delegation have spent the last two days in Oman making business proposals and establishing connections in the country. The delegation, which met with their Omani counterparts, consisted of persons holding economic expertise in agriculture, medical, and technology. “This is our third business mission in the last two years, which is anRead more

Oman, Lithuania sign joint communiqué

Muscat - Arab today

Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs signed a joint communiqué with Linas Linkevicius, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. The joint communiqué reads as follows: “On the official visit of Linas Linkevicius, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania to the Sultanate accompanied by a Lithuanian business delegation, the Sultanate and Lithuania mutually seek to strengthenRead more

Sayyid Fahd receives Lithuanian foreign affairs minister in Oman

Muscat - Arab today

: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers yesterday received Linas Antanas Linkevicius, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania who is currently visiting the Sultanate. The guest conveyed greetings of the leadership in Lithuania along with best wishes of continuous success to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said andRead more

Oman's Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Meets Lithuania's Foreign Minister

Muscat - Arab Today

Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah with Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevicius, who is currently visiting Oman. Omani news agency ONA reported today that the talks focused on bilateral relations and the means to enhance them in all fields. They also discussed regional and international issues of joint interest.Read more

In Trump era, Germans debate a military buildup

Sestokai - Arab today

vermillion-coloured locomotive slowed to a halt, its freight cars obscured in the blinding snow. A German captain ordered his troops to unload the train’s cargo. “Jawohl!” — “Yes, sir!” — a soldier said, before directing out the first of 20 tanks bearing the Iron Cross of the Bundeswehr, Germany’s army. Evocative of old war films, the scene is nevertheless aRead more

Few thrills as England continue steady progress under Southgate

London - Arab Today

In his programme notes England boss Gareth Southgate spoke of a desire to create a team that has fans 'on the edge of their seats'. A noble target but on Sunday's evidence against Lithuania one that may take some time. England delivered a 2-0 qualifying victory that keeps them firmly on course for next year's World Cup finals but aRead more