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The Benas Podcast
B8 Summit 2025 Vilnius: ROUND-TABLE DISKUSIJA (LT) - J.Valanciunas, P.Motiejunas, T.Okmanas, R.Kaukenas

The Benas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 97:39


Compliance into the Weeds
Chatbots and Interplay of Multiple Compliance Systems

Compliance into the Weeds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 20:37


The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the implications of artificial intelligence, specifically the use of chatbots in compliance programs. Matt joins from Vilnius, Lithuania, where he is set to address a gathering of Baltic and Eastern European compliance professionals. The discussion centers on AI chatbots used for policy guidance, specifically addressing the ethical concerns and potential risks associated with tracking individual employee inquiries, as well as the possibility of violating whistleblower protection laws. Tom and Matt emphasize the importance of robust IT general controls and corporate culture in managing these new AI-powered compliance tools. They also address how regulators, like the Department of Justice, may evaluate the effectiveness of AI in compliance programs going forward. Key highlights: Exploring AI in Compliance Chatbot Concerns and Whistleblower Anonymity User Experience vs. Compliance Function Experience Regulatory Expectations and Future of AI in Compliance Resources: Matt on Radical Compliance  Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred the Davey, Communicator, and W3 Awards for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,20. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Judo 1,16 - 19

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 22:08


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,16 - 19. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Judo 1,12 - 15

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 23:44


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,12 - 15. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

60 minučių
Ko toliau imsis kultūros bendruomenė?

60 minučių

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 51:41


Protestuodami prieš valdžios požiūrį į kultūrą iš pareigų pasitraukė prie Kultūros ministerijos veikiančios Literatūros tarybos nariai, Vilniaus knygų mugės organizatoriai pranešė renginyje nepageidaujantys prezidento globos ir premjerės bei kultūros ministro kalbų.Ko kultūrininkai imsis toliau?Vilniaus rajono valdžia atsisakė atimti garbės piliečio vardą iš kunigo, kurį pati bažnyčia nubaudė už seksualinius nusikaltimus prieš vaikus. Nebus keičiami ir trijų, kardinolo Gulbinovičiaus vardą turinčių rajono gatvių pavadinimai. Lenkų rinkimų akcijos Krikščioniškųjų šeimų sąjungos balsais nulemtas sprendimas pribloškė į piketą prie rajono savivaldybės susirinkusius žmogaus teisių gynėjus.Vasaros pabaigoje Zarasuose pastatyta Mykolo Saukos skulptūra – nuoga vyresnio amžiaus moteris – sukėlė intensyvias diskusijas dėl savo tinkamumo ir vietos. Dar prieš atidengiant ją bandyta du kartus apgadinti. Pokalbis Zarasuose su vietos bendruomene apie tai, kaip jie sugyvena su skulptūra ir koks jos vaidmuo viešojoje erdvėje?Europos futbolą prižiūrinti organizacija UEFA ruošiasi balsuoti, ar reikia suspenduoti Izraelio rinktinę ir uždrausti jai žaisti tarptautiniuose turnyruose.Pėsčiųjų ir dviratininkų bendruomenės susivienijo į akciją “Vilnius - ne tik automobiliams".Ved. Agnė Skamarakaitė

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,9 - 11. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,7 - 8. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

The Global Agora
Moldova's elections: What will happen if pro-Russian forces win?

The Global Agora

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 24:15


Is it accurate to describe the upcoming elections in Moldova, scheduled for September 28, as a duel between the pro-EU and pro-Russian camps? Has Russia been at least partly successful in influencing a significant number of Moldovan voters? And what might happen if pro-Russian forces win? I discuss these questions, and more, with Denis Cenusa, an Associate Expert at the Center for Geopolitics and Security Studies in Vilnius.  Listen to our conversation. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,5 - 6. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

The Benas Podcast
B8 Summit 2025 Vilnius: Giannis Sfairopoulos (Red Star Belgrade)

The Benas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 57:56


B8 Summit Website:www.b8summit.com If you want to support this podcast (Ačiū!!):https://www.patreon.com/bmatkeSponsors:www.creapure.com www.proballers.com"Giannis":Giannis is a highly accomplished Head Coach in the Euroleague who was at the helm of Olympiacos Piraeus & Maccabi Tel Aviv and currently is the head coach of Red Star Belgrade. He has won numerous domestic titles with each team and has also experience as an Assistant Coach with the Greek National Team.Today, you will hear/watch Giannis and me having a conversation about his experiences as a head coach in different cultures and the challenges of finding common ground. We also talked about leadership and what it means to Giannis as well as career-advice, managing coaching staff and much more!Please Share with friends & colleagues...comment & like this episode on YouTube as well as other platforms! This is another live video from the B8 Summit in Vilnius from July 8th 2025.Topics:0:00 Intro1:10 Creapure6:10 Professionalism & Role of Assistants12:00 Normal vs Exceptional 15:57 Cultural Communication22:00 Managing Management26:30 Relationship with Fans33:30 Career Advice38:30 Managing Coaching Staff45:30 Video Responsibilities49:50 Leadership54:45 Freedom vs Structure#RedStarBelgrade #Euroleague #Champion #HeadCoach #Leadership #Communication #CulturesFinding “The Benas Podcast”:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-podcast/id1558492852?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Bw5UJNSQLKo0wUybEIza3 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-benas-podcast…or visit www.bmatke.com to find more info.Comment, Like & Share here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmatke/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmatke/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmatke3www.bmatke.com 

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,4. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Geography 101
Geography 101 in its fourth season, features the Baltic gem of Lithuania—a nation of resilience, beauty, and deep cultural roots.

Geography 101

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 25:07


Lithuania sits along the Baltic Sea, sharing borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland, and Russia's Kaliningrad region. Its strategic location made it a crossroads of cultures and empires for centuries. This geography also gave Lithuania access to trade routes that shaped its prosperity. Interestingly, it is the only Baltic nation with a history as a medieval empire.Vilnius, the capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its Baroque architecture and Old Town. Walking through its cobbled streets feels like stepping back in time. From Gothic churches to Renaissance courtyards, the city is a tapestry of styles. Fun trivia: Vilnius once competed with Florence for being called the “Jerusalem of the North.Lithuania is one of the oldest recorded states in Europe, officially mentioned in chronicles as early as 1009. That's more than a thousand years of history. Over time, it rose to become the heart of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Imagine one small nation commanding such vast lands!The Grand Duchy of Lithuania reached its height in the 14th century. It was one of the largest countries in Europe, covering parts of today's Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, and Russia. This powerful state balanced military might with religious tolerance. Did you know it was one of the last places in Europe to officially convert to Christianity—in 1387? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,2 - 3. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Judo 1,1. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Sofonijo 3,9 - 3,18-20

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 22:42


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Sofonijo 3,9 - 3,18-20. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Sofonijo 3,1 - 3,8

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 23:28


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Sofonijo 3,1 - 3,8. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Sofonijo 2,1 - 2,15

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 25:06


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Sofonijo 2,1 - 2,15. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Sofonijo 1,6 - 1,18

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 24:43


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Sofonijo 1,6 - 1,18. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Sofonijo 1,1 - 1,5

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 24:15


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Sofonijo 1,1 - 1,5. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Geography 101
Geography 101 in its fourth season, featuring The Baltic States.

Geography 101

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 28:04


The term “Baltic States” reflects both geography and shared history. These three nations were bound together during times of foreign rule, particularly under the Soviet Union, but today they shine as sovereign members of the European Union and NATO. They are united by geography, yet divided by unique languages, folklore, and customs. Estonia leans toward the Nordic, Latvia thrives as a diverse cultural hub, and Lithuania glows with Catholic traditions. Their differences enrich their collective story.The Baltic region is often overlooked in mainstream travel, yet it offers a wealth of beauty. Endless forests, medieval towns, sandy beaches, and lakes stretch across the land. The capitals—Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius—each hold UNESCO heritage treasures that attract visitors from around the world. Yet beyond the capitals, rural landscapes guard ancient traditions that survived through centuries of hardship. This blend of urban elegance and rustic simplicity defines the Baltic charm.Historically, the Baltic States endured countless waves of conquest—from German crusaders to Russian tsars to Soviet occupiers. Yet despite hardship, they preserved a strong sense of national pride. Their songs, dances, and languages became powerful tools of survival. The famed “Singing Revolution” of the late 20th century illustrates how culture itself became a weapon of resistance. Today, they celebrate independence with vigor and gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Sofonijo įvadas

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 23:31


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Sofonijo įvadas. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais
Habakuko 3,5 - 3,18-19

Kelionė Biblijos puslapiais

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 24:07


John Vernon McGee komentarai Biblijos ištraukai: Habakuko 3,5 - 3,18-19. Paruošė Gerosios Naujienos Centras, Vilnius, Lietuva.

Le Coin Du Crime
Repost - L'affaire Marie Trintignant et Bertrand Cantat !

Le Coin Du Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 45:07


"Comme chaque été, l'équipe du Coin du Crime prend un petit mois de pause pour recharger les batteries et vous préparer une rentrée encore plus riche en histoires captivantes.On part en vacances juste après l'épisode de ce dimanche, et on se retrouve le 15 septembre.Mais… pas de panique ! Pendant ce mois d'août, vous pourrez découvrir nos épisodes les plus marquants, les plus écoutés, les plus aimés… Bref, de quoi patienter sans trop sentir le temps passer."Vilnius, été 2003. Dans une chambre d'hôtel lituanienne, une actrice française adorée du public s'effondre, inconsciente. Quelques heures plus tôt, elle échangeait encore des mots passionnés et tendus avec son compagnon, une figure sulfureuse du rock français. Lorsque les secours arrivent, il est trop tard : Marie Trintignant ne se réveillera jamais. Le scandale éclate : derrière les projecteurs, se cache un drame intime, brutal… et irrémédiable. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

EUVC
E565 | Nicholas Nelson & Daniel Carew, Archangel Ventures: Launching Europe's Next Gen Defense Investment Platform

EUVC

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 56:57


Europe has just gained its first unapologetically defense-first venture fund. Archangel Ventures, led by Nicholas Nelson and Daniel Carew, is not here to hedge, not here to play dual-use semantics, but to put defense front and center.Nic brings the lived experience of government, strategy, and deployments, with the policy networks to match. Daniel comes from a deep tech/DARPA-inspired investing background, obsessed with the frontier of what technology can achieve. Together, they're building a fund that rejects the hype cycle and instead anchors itself in Europe's sovereignty, resilience, and the urgent reality of our geopolitical moment.Why Estonia? Why now? Because the frontier matters. From Tallinn to Vilnius to Warsaw, the tyranny of geography makes defense personal. Partnering with Superangel, Archangel is embedding itself in the heart of the Baltics—a region that already knows what it means to digitize, mobilize, and defend.Archangel Ventures is a platform, a coalition of the willing, a bet that Europe can and must build its own defense ecosystem. As they put it, defense is not a bubble, not a passing Ukraine-driven hype cycle. It's the crucible where the next generation of European technology—and deterrence—will be forged.We're proud to have launched this journey with them on the pod. Tune in: 01:00 Origins of Archangel — Nic on why he wouldn't start with just any partner.04:00 Why they teamed up — Daniel recalls NATO roots and complementary skillsets.08:30 Why defense-first matters — Nic explains why dual-use doesn't work at seed.11:00 The timing challenge — Daniel on NATO's long horizon investing.14:00 Portfolio construction — Nic's three buckets: unmet needs, future needs, unknown unknowns.20:00 Filling the ecosystem gap — Daniel on bridging startups and primes in Europe.27:00 Why Estonia — Nic on geography and teaming with Superangel.33:00 Personal ties — Daniel on his Estonian family and NATO links.41:00 On working with primes — Nic pushes back on the “dinosaurs” narrative.53:00 Risks ahead — Nic on what happens if the war in Ukraine ends tomorrow.

Hanging with History
1812 Napoleon Invades Russia

Hanging with History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 42:14


You can send a text, include contact info to get a response. Napoleon never intended to invade as far as Moscow.  It was just supposed to be the 2nd Polish campaign.  But Napoleon's hammer blows kept missing.Napoleon's blend of insightful planning and terrible planning for the invasion led to the temptation to do what the Empereur knew was wrong.  Just go a little deeper.There were at least 3 inflection points that historians point to that could have led to more success and a very different world for us.  These include the movement east from Smolensk, the long stay in Moscow, and finally the December 5 decision to leave Murat in command of the French army at Vilnius.And from the view of Russian decision making we have the quite severe limits on Alexander's freedom to make the kind of decisions Napoleon needed him to make.  And also there were the arguments made by Kutuzov, among others that Russia should not push into Germany.There will be another episode on the topic the following week.

Víðsjá
Rúrí / Svipmynd

Víðsjá

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 50:29


Rúrí kom með skelli inn í íslenskt listalíf á Listahátíð árið 1974 þegar hún rústaði gylltri Bensbifreið með sleggju. Með gjörningnum vildi hún vekja fólk til umhugsunar um efnishyggjusamfélagið og hið eilífa lífsgæðakapphlaup. Hún er algjör frumkvöðull á sviði gjörningalistar hér á landi, og þó víðar væri leitað, en hefur alla tíð unnið sín verk í ólíka miðla þar sem hugmyndin er ávallt grunnforsendan. Að hennar mati dýpkar það listina að hún hafi hugmyndafræðilegt inntak. Rúrí er gestur Víðsjár í dag þar sem hún ræðir ferilinn, inntak verka sinna, fossa, förur og regnboga, fasisma, einelti og ranglæti svo sitthvað sé nefnt. Og auðvitað verkefnin framundan en Rúrí sýnir um þessar mundir í SIND galleríi og undirbýr sýningar í Vilnius og Sao Paolo.

Fink - The
FINK S4, E3: We've Got The Horn (Section)

Fink - The

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 39:40


We talk about our gig in Lithuania with the wonderful Vilnius Chamber Orchestra. Featuring our classical composer quiz, how we prepared for the gig and how it never gets old to hear the first swell of the orchestra coming in on "We Watch The Stars". This is how you wrap up a year long tour in style.Artwork by brandnewhistory.net. Edited by Tim Thornton. Thanks to Ash Gibbons, Lucie Frank, Rob Kamer and the whole Fink team , as well as all our friends in Vilnius.Original music appears courtesy R'COUP'D and Sony Music Publishing Germany. Fink's new album Beauty In Your Wake - Acoustic is out now, check website for details... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://finkmusic.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

10–12
Nuotolinis darbas iš užsienio - ką turėtų žinoti darbuotojas ir darbdavys?

10–12

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 105:12


Anot kai kurių ekspertų, daugelis tėvų ne tik permoka, bet ir įsigyja daiktų, kurie taip ir lieka nepanaudoti. Tyrimai rodo, kad net 77 proc. priemonių tampa atliekomis. Kaip suplanuoti mokyklinius pirkinius išmintingai ir išvengti perteklinių išlaidų?Nuotolinis darbas iš užsienio - ką turėtų žinoti darbuotojas ir darbdavys. Kodėl dirbantis žmogus nuotoliu užsienyje nebūtinai dirba pagal Lietuvos teisę?Kodėl automobilių gamintojai skeptiškai vertina elektromobilių plėtrą? Anksčiau skelbę ambicingus planus kurti vien tik elektromobilius, dalis didžiųjų automobilių gamintojų, atsitraukia: transporto priemones su įprastais vidaus degimo varikliais gamins ilgiau, nei žadėjo.Pasaulio dėmesys šią savaitę krypsta į Aliaską. Čia poryt laukiama Donaldo Trumpo ir Vladimiro Putino susitikimo. Su istoriku prisiminsime aplinkybes, kada ir kodėl teritoriją valdžiusi Rusija ją pardavė Jungtinėms Valstijoms.Trečius metus iš eilės Baltijos šalių sostinės - Vilnius, Ryga ir Talinas dalyvauja gražiausio miesto gėlynų konkurse. Šiemet konkursui Vilnius pristatė šešis miesto gėlynus, trys iš jų pelnė prizines vietas.Ved. Darius Matas

The Benas Podcast
B8 Summit 2025 Vilnius: Daniele Baiesi (Olimpia Milano)

The Benas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 49:11


B8 Summit Website:www.b8summit.com If you want to support this podcast (Ačiū!!):https://www.patreon.com/bmatkeSponsors:www.proballers.com"Baio":Daniele is a long-time friend of mine and a highly successful basketball front office executive in Europe. Daniele started his career as a journalist and worked his way up to become widely known as the best expert in his field as the sports director in Eurolegue clubs. After working for Brose Bamberg & FC Bayern Munich, he currently started his new venture with Olimpia Milano. Prior to becoming a sports director in Bamberg he was working as international scout for the Detroit Pistons. Most recently he spent his time consulting the Brooklyn Nets with draft prospects and potential free agents from Europe.Today, we had a wide-ranging conversation of his experiences at different levels and Daniele shared the lessons he learned in his role with the Euroleague clubs as well as learning from the best in Detroit, i.e. Joe Dumars. We spoke about the communication challenges he had to face when he had to juggle the head coach and the president during the season as well as plenty of other situations that arise which required insightful decision-making. A truly unique mind.Please Share with friends & colleagues...comment & like this episode on YouTube as well as other platforms!Topics:0:00 Intro2:10 First tasks at Olimpia Milano11:30 Michelangelo Effect16:50 Biggest sacrifice20:00 Challenges as a young professional  26:05 Communication Triangle35:00 Observing Practices39:20 Program Development / Impact44:20 Q&A #OlimpiaMilano #Euroleague #Milano #ItalyBasketball #Italy #Bamberg #Munich #FCBayern #SportsDirector #Management #FrontOfficeFinding “The Benas Podcast”:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-podcast/id1558492852?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Bw5UJNSQLKo0wUybEIza3 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-benas-podcast…or visit www.bmatke.com to find more info.Comment, Like & Share here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmatke/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmatke/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmatke3www.bmatke.com 

Ryto garsai
Viceministras: dar neaišku, ar Vilnius bus prijungtas prie „Rail Baltica“

Ryto garsai

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 144:41


Pasirašoma geležinkelio vėžės nuo Kauno iki sienos su Lenkija projektavimo sutartis. Kaip Lietuvai bei kaimyninėms šalims sekasi tiesti siauresnę geležinkelio vėžę bei taip susijungti su Vakarų Europa?Aktualus klausimas. Sinoptikai skelbia, kad artimiausiomis dienomis įsitvirtins sausesni orai. Kaip sekasi nuimti derlių?Rajonų gyventojai skundžiasi, kad regionų ligoninėse teikiamos medicinos paslaugos vis sunkiau prieinamos – trūksta medikų, slaugytojų, o vaikų reanimobilių visai nėra.Valstybės kontrolė skelbia, kad dauguma savivaldybių nėra tinkamai pasirengusios karo ar mobilizacijos atveju pagelbėti labiausiai pažeidžiamiems gyventojams, jos nėra suplanavusios pasitelkti nevyriausybinių organizacijų, kad jos galėtų pagelbėti žmonėms su negalia, senjorams. Kodėl taip yra?Pačioje Klaipėdos širdyje esančios Atgimimo aikštės atnaujinimo darbus vis stabdo aptinkami sprogmenys.Ved. Edvardas Kubilius

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!
Asta Bria - Lithuanian Born Pop Star And Virtuoso Violinist. Grew Up Under Communism Before Experiencing Freedom In The UK!

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 33:53


Asta Bria is a Lithuanian-born Pop Star and Virtuoso Violinist. She grew up under a Communist regime in Vilnius, Lithuania, only able to catch snippets of Western pop music on the radio. Her journey led her to freedom in the UK after the fall of Communism in Lithuania.My featured song is my reimagined version of “Free” by the band Phish, from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ASTA:www.astabria.com____________________ROBERT'S NEWEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's new compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Reportage International
En Lituanie, le quotidien parfois compliqué des réfugiés politiques biélorusses

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 2:37


Il y a cinq ans, les Biélorusses votaient pour élire leur président. Une élection une nouvelle fois marquée par une fraude massive qui a permis la réélection d'Alexandre Loukachenko, au pouvoir depuis 1994. Mais en 2020, à la différence des autres années, les Biélorusses sont descendus en masse dans les rues pour protester. Des manifestations qui ont été réprimées dans le sang. Cinq ans après, les persécutions se poursuivent. Près de 1 200 prisonniers politiques sont en prison et 500 000 Biélorusses ont quitté leur pays pour fuir la répression. Ils se sont surtout installés en Pologne et en Lituanie. De notre correspondante à Vilnius, Quand il sirote son cappuccino dans un café de Vilnius, rien ne distingue Yauhen des autres jeunes Lituaniens, tatoués et habillés à la mode comme lui. Tout les sépare pourtant. Le Biélorusse est réfugié en Lituanie. « J'ai l'impression d'être parfois dans un monde parallèle où la Biélorussie n'a jamais été une dictature. D'un côté, quitter le pays a été une très bonne décision, d'un autre, je rêve souvent de retourner dans mon pays », confie-t-il. Il est arrivé en Lituanie le 4 novembre 2020, après avoir été expulsé de l'université à Minsk. Il s'est fait tatouer le tampon d'entrée sur le territoire sur son bras. Comme la plupart des 51 000 Biélorusses arrivés dans ce pays depuis cinq ans, il n'a pas choisi ce déracinement. Même s'il parle lituanien, il est content de trouver des endroits où échanger en biélorusse. « Tous les trois-quatre mois, des espaces apparaissent où les Biélorusses peuvent se retrouver. Il y a un restaurant biélorusse, Karczma, un magasin de souvenirs biélorusses qui organisent aussi des rencontres, des événements », énumère-t-il. Victoria Federova dirige l'ONG Legal Initiative. Elle documente les cas de torture dans les prisons biélorusses et verse ces preuves aux enquêtes ouvertes contre le régime de Minsk en Lituanie. Le quotidien peut être parfois compliqué. « Nos pièces d'identité vont bientôt expirer et par exemple, on ne sait pas comment faire pour les renouveler. Désormais, c'est interdit de le faire dans les ambassades », regrette-t-elle. Les services de renseignement lituaniens avertissent depuis quelques mois de la campagne active de recrutement du KGB biélorusse en Lituanie. « ​​​​​​​J'ai appris aujourd'hui que le comité biélorusse d'investigation avait ouvert des enquêtes criminelles contre des personnes qui avaient manifesté à l'étranger contre le régime. Ils peuvent nous juger par contumace et confisquer nos biens en Biélorussie », explique Victoria Federova, qui se méfie lorsqu'elle se rend à des manifestations.  Le poète Tsikhan Czarnikiewicz a recréé l'union des écrivains biélorusses à Vilnius, après que l'association a été fermée du jour au lendemain durant l'été 2021. Pour lui, promouvoir la culture est un acte de résistance : « On organise ici des événements littéraires, des festivals et on essaye d'inviter des auteurs de Biélorussie. Il y a si peu d'occasions aujourd'hui en Biélorussie pour les écrivains, les musiciens, les acteurs. » Quand on sort de Vilnius, les panneaux indiquent la direction de Minsk ou Grodno, deux grandes villes biélorusses toutes proches. Mais pour de nombreux émigrés, traverser la frontière signifierait être directement envoyé en prison.  À lire aussiVilnius reçoit la Marche des fiertés des pays baltes, dans une Lituanie accusée «de retard au sein de l'UE»

The Drew Mariani Show
Live from DC at the Knights Convention Day 2, Hour 3

The Drew Mariani Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 51:12


Hour 3 for 8/6/25 Drew and Msgr. Rossetti covered spiritual warfare (1:00), how Msgr. got started as an exorcist (7:19), addiction (14:17), and healing family division (20:50). Then, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius discussed Divine Mercy, the War in Ukraine, and St. John Paul II (32:33). Link: KofC.org/Relevant

60 minučių
Į Lietuvą įskridęs objektas vis dar ieškomas

60 minučių

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 54:29


Virš Vilniaus skraidęs iš Baltarusijos atklydęs dronas vis dar nerastas. Kaip po antros tokios pamokos Lietuva stiprins savo oro gynybą ir reakciją į incidentus?LRT Tyrimų skyrius skelbia, kad premjeras Gintautas Paluckas yra gavęs 200 tūkst. eurų paskolą iš savo dalinai valdomos įmonės „Emus“, skelbia . Jų surinkti duomenys rodo, kad pirmoji 180 tūkst. eurų paskola ministrui pirmininkui suteikta 2023 m., tačiau praėjusių metų pradžioje ji buvo padidinta iki 200 tūkst. eurų.Šiąnakt policija sulaikė vyrą, kuris įtariamas užpuolęs ir bandęs išprievartauti po koncerto „Jaunas kaip Vilnius “ šeštadienio naktį namo ėjusią moterį. Ji sužalota peiliu, gydoma ligoninėje. Pareigūnai aiškinasi ir įvykio Nidoje aplinkybes, čia moteris sako buvusi specialiai apsvaiginta ir prievartauta dviejų vyriškių. Kiek moterys turi galimybių pačios apsisaugoti?Europos sąjungai ir Jungtinėms Valstijoms pavyko pasiekti susitarimą ir išvengti prekybos karo. Produkcijai iš Europos Sąjun-gos numatomas 15-os procentų importo mokestis, o bendrija įsipareigoja pirkti daugiau energijos išteklių ir karinės įrangos.Ved. Liepa Želnienė

The Benas Podcast
B8 Summit 2025 Vilnius: Vincent Collet (Team France)

The Benas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 57:10


Vincent Collet is a house-hold name in the world of European Basketball...especially when it comes to FIBA competitions. Vincent's achievements with the French National Team are second to none! His teams won 4 Eurobasket medals, 2 world cup medals & 2 Olympic medals between 2011 - 2024. His success with the national team is as unique as it gets and rich of experiences of working with stars at the highest level.Vincent came to Vilnius on July 8th to talk about different topics surround his success as well as the youth system in France when players get developed through the federation's program at INSEP. Today's Topics:0:00 Intro3:40 Kinexon6:20 Working with the Cleveland Cavaliers16:30 INSEP & National Team28:24 New Generation / Mindset34:00 Criticism & Communication40:00 Benching Rudy Gobert45:00 Q&AB8 Summit Website:www.b8summit.comThe Benas Podcast:www.bmatke.com #VincentCollet #fiba #FrenchBasketball #Communication #France #INSEP 

C dans l'air
Michelle Fines - Bertrand Cantat: le documentaire qui relance l'affaire

C dans l'air

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 12:00


Emission C dans l'air l'invitée du 25 juillet avec Michelle Fines, journaliste d'investigation. Elle a suivi l'affaire Cantat, dès son arrestation à Vilnius après le meurtre de Marie Trintignant. Elle a également pris part à la série documentaire "De rockstar à tueur : le cas Cantat". Le procureur de la République de Bordeaux a annoncé hier ouvrir une enquête pour "violences volontaires par conjoint ou concubin" visant le chanteur Bertrand Cantat. Il est soupçonné d'avoir commis des violences sur son ex-compagne, avec laquelle il s'était installé à sa sortie de prison. Krisztina Rady avait été retrouvée pendue chez elle en janvier 2010. Cette décision intervient plus de 15 ans après le drame et grâce … à une série documentaire diffusée depuis le mois de mars sur Netflix. Le procureur évoque "plusieurs affirmations et témoignages ne figurant pas dans les dossiers précédents" qui avaient tous été classés sans suite. Entre autres, le témoignage d'un infirmier ayant pu consulter le dossier médical de Krisztina Rady après un passage aux urgences.Nous en parlerons dans #cdanslair avec notre invitée.

The Benas Podcast
B8 Summit 2025 Vilnius: Kostas Chatzichristos (Head of Performance - Olimpia Milano)

The Benas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 51:11


Kostas is a long time friend of mine and a 3x Euroleague champion in his own right and currently the Head of Performance at Olimpia Milano. He last worked at Fenerbahce since 2022 under Dimitris Itoudis and later Sarunas Jasikevicus and recently signed with Ettore Messina's team in Milano! He started his career in Europe at Olympiacos in 2006 and has been rolling through Europe ever since!Kostas is the best expert in his field of athletic performance and conditioning for athletes, he also worked with athletes such as Theo Papaloukas and Sofoklis Schortsanitis in the past. He came to Vilnius on July 8th to talk at the B8 Summit 2025 about his field and covered a variety of topics from his field. We talked about the general problematic in all clubs when it comes to communication after injuries occur as well as the mechanics of an achilles injury and much more, check it out!Today's Topics:0:00 Intro1:10 ESCCA Summit2:50 Sacrifice for Achievement9:20 Decision-making process / Information18:30 Load Managment during season24:30 Injury Peak-times / Summer Load32:30 Achilles Injury / Mechanics36:45 Chain of commands after injury44:30 Q&AFind Kostas Chatzichristos here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kostas_chatzichristos/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/kostas.chatzichristos.2025 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kostas-chatzichristos-a85ab53/ X: https://x.com/kostaschatz Website: https://kostaschatzichristos.com/ ESCCA: https://escca.net/about-us/ B8 Summit Website:www.b8summit.comThe Benas Podcast:www.bmatke.com #KostasChatzichristos #b8summit #basketballsummit #Vilnius #Lithuania #Basketball #podcast #conference #Growth #learning #conversations #ArmaniMilano #Euroleague #EuroleagueChampion

Der Ostcast
"Ich will das Regime stürzen"

Der Ostcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 40:49


Nach fünf Jahren Gefängnis ist der Belarusse Sergej Tichanowski nun frei – und kehrt in eine völlig veränderte Welt zurück. Er hatte im Sommer 2020 für die Präsidentschaftswahl gegen den Diktator Alexander Lukaschenko kandidieren wollen und wurde verhaftet. Also ließ sich seine Frau Swetlana aus Liebe zu ihrem Mann aufstellen. Tichanowskaja wurde zum Star und eine echte Konkurrentin für Lukaschenko. Der ließ die Wahl dreist fälschen, schlug die Proteste nieder, zwang Tichanowskaja ins Exil und verwandelte Belarus in einen Gefängnisstaat. Die Tichanowskis sind nun gemeinsam in Vilnius und wollen das Regime nach wie vor brechen. Aber ist ihr Weg der richtige? Darüber sprechen Michael Thumann und Alice Bota in dieser aktuellen Ostcast-Folge. Alle drei Wochen sprechen wir im Ostcast über Politik und Gesellschaft der osteuropäischen Länder. Alice Bota berichtet von ihren Gesprächen und Erfahrungen in Osteuropa, Michael Thumann erzählt von seinen Begegnungen und Reisen in Russland und den Nachbarländern. Unter ostcast@zeit.de erreichen Sie das Team per Mail.  [ANZEIGE] Mehr über die Angebote unserer Werbepartnerinnen und -partner finden Sie HIER. [ANZEIGE] Mehr hören? Dann testen Sie unser Podcast-Abo mit Zugriff auf alle Dokupodcasts und unser Podcast-Archiv. Jetzt 4 Wochen kostenlos testen. Und falls Sie uns nicht nur hören, sondern auch lesen möchten, testen Sie jetzt 4 Wochen kostenlos DIE ZEIT. Hier geht's zum Angebot. 

The Benas Podcast
B8 Summit 2025 Vilnius: IBON NAVARRO

The Benas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 51:27


Ibon Navarro:Ibon Navarro is a highly accomplished Head Coach in Europe and today he came to our summit in Vilnius to talk about the culture he created in Malaga, Spain! The two time King's Cup & back to back BCL championship coach has a lot of experience already and today we spoke about his practice habits as well as the habits he expects from his players. How the team culture is supposed to impact and help new players adapt easier and much more.Today's Topics:0:00 Intro2:10 Sleep & Off Season5:00 BCL Back to back process12:00 Alex Ferguson Quote14:20 James Clear Quote / Habits19:30 Information gathering / Recruitment22:50 Impact of culture25:15 Unconventional Practices32:00 Lessons from the past35:30 Substitution pattern42:00 Q&AFind Ibon Navarro here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ibon.navarro76/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ibontxun B8 Summit Website:www.b8summit.comThe Benas Podcast:www.bmatke.com #b8summit #basketballsummit #Vilnius #Lithuania #Basketball #podcast #conference #Growth #learning #conversations #Unicaja #Malaga #BCL #Champion 

Centropa Stories
S13E01 Introduction

Centropa Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 5:41


By the spring of 1945, the Soviet Army was closing in on Berlin from the east, the Allies had entered Germany from the west, and Adolf Hitler committed suicide on 30 April. From the beginning of the Second World War in 1939, some 20 million military personnel had been killed along with 40 million civilians. Of those, 6 million were Jews and that included 1.5 million children.This podcast season takes you into the personal stories of nine elderly Jews we interviewed between 2001 and 2010. In the first episode three Ukrainian Jews will tell you about fighting their way into Berlin. In episode two, we'll hear from a young Jewish man freed from a German work camp, a teenager in Budapest who went to the train station hoping her father would be coming back, and from someone who stumbled back in Lodz, hoping to find someone in her family might still be alive.The third episode is all about starting over: in Vilnius in Lithuania, in Bitola in today's North Macedonia, and in Targu Mures in Romania.All these stories were told to us by Jews who had been born in Europe—and who remained in Europe. Their stories were recorded in each of their languages. We have translated and edited them and they are read for us by actors in London.This podcast season was co-funded by the European Union. 

Centropa Stories
S13E8 Lisa Lukinskaya

Centropa Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 5:53


Lisa Lukinskaya was born in a Lithuanian shtetl and survived the war when nuns in a nearby convent took her in. At war's end she went home to find that her 23-year-old husband had been killed but at least the rest of her family had survived. Lisa tells us of starting over when the family moved to Vilnius and that's where she met a dashing Soviet officer.Lisa Lukinskaya's story was read for us by Tina Grey in London. Lisa was interviewed in Vilnius in 2005 by Zhanna Litinskaya. 

Le Coin Du Crime
L'affaire Marie Trintignant et Bertrand Cantat : le drame derrière la passion !

Le Coin Du Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 45:07


Vilnius, été 2003. Dans une chambre d'hôtel lituanienne, une actrice française adorée du public s'effondre, inconsciente. Quelques heures plus tôt, elle échangeait encore des mots passionnés et tendus avec son compagnon, une figure sulfureuse du rock français. Lorsque les secours arrivent, il est trop tard : Marie Trintignant ne se réveillera jamais. Le scandale éclate : derrière les projecteurs, se cache un drame intime, brutal… et irrémédiable. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

From Our Own Correspondent Podcast
Israel's anti-war activists

From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 28:49


Kate Adie presents stories from Israel, Zimbabwe, Taiwan's Kinmen Islands, Lithuania and Peru.In Israel a small group of peace campaigners has been going against the grain of the public mood to highlight the plight of Palestinian people in Gaza, and has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war on humanitarian grounds. Wyre Davies met them in Jerusalem.It's 25 years since Robert Mugabe's controversial land reform programme ignited a wave of violent land seizures from Zimbabwe's white farmers. The current government has begun paying compensation to some of the farmers forced from their land – Shingai Nyoka considers whether it can help bring much-desired reconciliation.Taiwan's Kinmen Islands are just a few miles off the coast of mainland China, which has made repeated attempts over the decades to annex the outpost. Today locals continue to live amid ongoing tensions with China - as well as the strain between modern and traditional ways of life, reports Adrian Bridge.In Lithuania's capital Vilnius is the imposing Lukeskes prison. Once infamous for its appalling conditions, it provided a dystopian setting for the sci-fi series Stranger Things. Today, it's been transformed into a new artistic hub, but is this hipster culture erasing vital national history? Joshua Askew recently paid a visit.And finally, BBC Budapest correspondent Nick Thorpe recently had a change of scene. venturing to South America and the high Andes of Peru, where he travelled on a donkey through the Cordillera Blanca range, past lakes and waterfalls – and rapidly disappearing glaciers.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

The David McWilliams Podcast
Who Killed the Living City?

The David McWilliams Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 39:15


After travelling through Montreal, Bilbao, and Vilnius, cities alive with colour, sound, and soul, I returned home and felt the contrast sharply. Dublin, like many cities across the developed world, feels hollowed out. Despite booming economic growth and over €150 billion sitting idle in savings accounts, our capital is crumbling. Streets are lifeless, dereliction is everywhere, and policy seems paralysed. So what went wrong? This week, we explore how bad incentives, not bad people, kill cities. Drawing on historical revivals like Temple Bar, we propose bold 21st-century solutions: tax breaks to bring buildings back to life, amnesties to release hoarded property, and a new savings product that lets the public invest directly in urban renewal. If the private sector won't build, let the public fund it. Then we turn to global markets, where Trump is gearing up to fire Fed Chair Jay Powell and slash interest rates. But he may learn the hard way: the bond market, not the White House, sets the tempo. If confidence cracks, long-term interest rates could skyrocket. Urban decay and global volatility are two sides of the same economic coin. Can we change course in time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Archive: Eric Adamson on the NATO Summit

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 37:54


From July 14, 2023: The NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, just wrapped up, and the big news is that Sweden is in, and Ukraine is not. Eric Adamson of the Atlantic Council and the Swedish Defense Association is a Swedish defense policy analyst who observed the NATO summit.He joined Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes to discuss the two big things that happened: the Swedish resolution of the dispute with Turkey that impeded Swedish NATO accession until now, and the frustrating failure of NATO to set a path for Ukrainian NATO membership. They talked about the dispute between Sweden and Turkey and the nuanced manner in which it was resolved, about whether the Ukrainians are being too demanding and should be more grateful for Western support, and the specific areas in which Sweden will contribute to NATO's capabilities.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le Coin Du Crime
L'affaire Marie Trintignant et Bertrand Cantat

Le Coin Du Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 45:09


Vilnius, été 2003. Marie Trintignant, actrice iconique, tourne loin de Paris. À ses côtés, Bertrand Cantat, figure du rock français. Quelques heures dans une chambre d'hôtel suffiront pour que tout bascule. Malaise ? Chute ? Ou drame étouffé ? Ce soir-là, une femme meurt… et un mythe s'effondre. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The David McWilliams Podcast
From Bolsheviks to Bolt: The Tallinnovation Nation

The David McWilliams Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 35:55


We're on the road again, this time reporting from Vilnius, Lithuania, in the heart of Europe's Bloodlands. Don't be fooled by the history of war and trauma, this episode is all about how the Baltics are sprinting into the future. Estonia, with just 1.3 million people, has produced 10+ tech unicorns and collects 99% of its taxes online. Lithuania, home to 50,000 people living in Ireland, is building Rail Baltica, a €6 billion high-speed line connecting Finland to Poland. We chat with economist James Oates to unpack how these small nations became some of the most advanced societies on earth, all while keeping one wary eye on Moscow. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NTD News Today
DHS: Boulder Terror Attack Suspect in U.S. Illegally; Ukraine, Russia End 2nd Round of Peace Talks

NTD News Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 50:18


The suspect in the attack in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday is in the U.S. illegally, according to the White House and Homeland Security. "The Colorado Terrorist attack suspect, Mohamed Soliman, is illegally in our country. He filed for asylum in September 2022,” A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security wrote on X. The suspect is now facing multiple felony charges and is expected to appear in court on Monday.Delegations from Russia and Ukraine ended their latest peace talks Monday in Turkey after just over an hour, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian state media said. Speaking in Vilnius, Lithuania, Zelenskyy said both sides "exchanged documents through the Turkish side, and we are preparing a new release of prisoners of the war.”

HARDtalk
Dovilė Šakalienė, Defence Minister of Lithuania: uncertain times for Europe

HARDtalk

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 22:58


BBC Defence Correspondent Jonathan Beale speaks to Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuania's Defence Minister.The Baltic nation, along with its neighbours Latvia and Estonia, share a border with Russia, and have nervously watched the invasion of Ukraine, fearing they could be next.All three countries have had turbulent relationships with their much larger neighbour, Russia. They were annexed by the Soviet Union during the Second World War, and were subject to decades of rule from Moscow up until the end of the Cold War.In 2004, Lithuania joined both the European Union and NATO, and just over a decade later, adopted the Euro as its currency. But despite looking westwards, the country has always kept one eye on developments over its eastern border in Russia.Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian region of Crimea in 2014 set off alarm bells in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, and when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia began in 2022, Lithuania and its neighbours began fearing - and preparing - for the worst.The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Jonathan Beale Producer: Ben Cooper Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith