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Stricter liquor rules give Lithuanians a severe hangover

Lithuania’s new liquor law has increased the legal drinking age from 18 to 20, banned alcohol advertising and drastically curtailed opening hours for liquor stores.

Plastic surgery clinics hacked; 25,000 photos, data online

Police in Lithuania say more than 25,000 private photos _ including nude pictures _ and other personal data have been made public following the hacking of a chain of plastic surgery clinics.

Lithuania leads way in reducing Russia’s clout in energy

KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (AP) — Andrius Petraitis watches the flickering blue flame on his cooker and sighs with relief.

Lithuania removes remaining Soviet-era statues in capital

Workmen encountered no protests Monday as they began dismantling the statues, work expected to take several days. But a handful of Russian tourists expressed dismay.

Ghost town: As Lithuania joins euro, concern over emigration

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — When Antanas Zubavicius turns the light on in his run-down house, it’s the only light for miles.