Nearly $9m distributed to Lithuanian Holocaust survivors, heirs “Each story behind these payments reflects a legacy of loss—and a step toward justice,” said Rabbi Andrew Baker, of the American Jewish Committee. July 15, 2025
FM Sa’ar to depart for visit to three Baltic states Israel's top diplomat will be in Lithuania on Tuesday, Latvia on Wednesday and Estonia on Thursday. June 30, 2025
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
