This is Lithuania, a small country in Europe’s Baltic region that recently placed second in Lonely Planet’s esteemed list of the best countries to visit in 2025, hot on the heels of topping last ...

Whether or not the origin story is true, it’s uncontested that the present-day Lithuanian capital Vilnius was first referred to by its former name, Vilna, in documents and letters in 1323 ...

Children play as people hold up a giant Lithuanian flag during a celebration for the 35th anniversary of Lithuania's ...

Spark founder Nerijus Dagilis is confident that the increasing availability of electric vehicles can get more people on board ...

Lithuania is prepared to continue facilitating gas transit to Russia's Kaliningrad exclave under terms favorable to Vilnius, Nauseda said. "All the infrastructure is in place, our interests are there, ...

People take part in a theatrical procession during the traditional St. Casimir's Fair, a large annual folk arts and craft ...

And it's Vilnius, Lithuania's vibrant capital, that scooped all four of the new one-star accolades, as well as three Michelin Bib Gourmands for restaurants offering outstanding value for money.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bernard Meyer, a 39-year-old living in Vilnius, Lithuania. His job and identity have been verified by Business Insider. It's been edited for ...