Lithuania’s governing coalition to include party led by alleged Jew-hater Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) released a statement condemning the choice. Nov. 12, 2024
March of the Living marks genocide of Lithuanian Jews "The hatred that destroyed millions of lives in the past is still alive. We cannot allow the shadows of the dark past to return to our daily lives," said Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte. Sept. 25, 2024
Excavations reveal decorated floor of Vilna’s Great Synagogue The dig at the famous site, destroyed by the Nazis, has taken on new importance this year in the aftermath of Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, said Israel Antiquities Authority Director Eli Escusido. July 25, 2024
CyberWell briefs European leaders on online antisemitism “Many countries have been surprised by terror organizations and their allies harnessing social media,” says the activist group’s executive director. June 28, 2024
Latvia, Estonia to join Holocaust memorial program in Los Angeles The two countries are coming to terms with their respective histories against Jews and now publicly acknowledging it. Jan. 8, 2024
Lithuanian, Jewish leaders mark 80th year since liquidation of Vilnius Ghetto “We must show zero-tolerance towards antisemitism,” said Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan at the memorial event. Sept. 21, 2023
Netanyahu touts ‘excellent relations’ in meeting with Lithuanian premier Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė said that her country will push for E.U. sanctions against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. June 12, 2023
Lithuanian Jewish spiritual leader Rabbi Gershon Edelstein dies at 100 More than 100,000 people participated in the funeral. Israeli premier mourns the loss of "a great scholar and leader." May 30, 2023
Jewish students protest Lithuania’s glorification of Nazi collaborator A war criminal, Jonas Noreika is hailed in Vilnius and elsewhere as an anti-Soviet resistance leader. April 10, 2023