Lithuania

February 14, 2024

How start-ups in Vilnius are contributing to the city’s bid to become carbon neutral

Lithuania’s capital Vilnius will be the European Green Capital for 2025 as it strives to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. The city’s start-ups are contributing to […]
February 12, 2024

The Lithuanian cybersecurity start-up developing interactive, AI-driven solutions for SMEs

Cyber Upgrade, a Lithuanian cybersecurity start-up helmed by former Paysolut co-founders, is developing interactive, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for SMEs, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. […]
February 2, 2024

‘Venture capital in the Baltics is finally emerging as an asset class’

Despite a tough fundraising environment—global start-up investment was down 38 per cent in 2023—the Baltic tech ecosystem has again demonstrated its robustness and resilience. Vilnius-based Practica […]
January 30, 2024

In parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, autocracy and weak justice systems are enabling widespread corruption

Low scores on the latest Corruption Perceptions Index in many countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia reflect systemic governance deficits and a lack of independent […]
January 13, 2024

A surgical strike on Russian passports could dampen enthusiasm for Putin’s ‘New World Order’

The collective West must close ranks to enforce a uniform travel ban and more stringent banking restrictions on Russia’s entire citizenry. Doing so will serve as […]