Baltic Review

07/12/2025

*** Riga’s Winter Magic: 400+ Artisans, One Weekend, Zero Entry Fee ***
Tired of soulless gifts? 🎁 This December, swap the busy malls for the warmth of the Baltics' biggest Christmas market! Over 400 artisans (🇱🇻🇱🇹🇪🇪 ), amazing food, and zero entry fee. Discover why everyone is heading to Kipsala this year ✨
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3KN43QC

29/10/2025

Is your last name a puzzle? Discover why up to 70% of Lithuanian surnames have Slavic roots .
What's in a name? A centuries-old story woven from pagan beliefs, heroic legends, and cultural synthesis.
Discover how your own name might be a key to unlocking a nation's history.

Read our new article at : https://bit.ly/4nsrb46

18/10/2025

*** The Princess Who Chose Prayer: Lithuania's Forgotten Patroness ***
Every October 18th, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Charitina, Princess of Lithuania—a royal figure who lived two centuries before Lithuania's Catholic baptism. Born into 13th-century pagan nobility, she fled "oppressive paganism" to become an abbess in Orthodox Novgorod.
What makes her story remarkable? Despite her royal birth and position as abbess, she's depicted in Orthodox iconography "as a maiden in one garment without a mantle"—stripped of all symbols of power and status. Her sanctity was defined by humility, purity, and simplicity.
Today, as Lithuania rediscovers its complex spiritual heritage, Charitina represents a forgotten layer of national identity: the Eastern Christian roots that predate the country's official Catholicism by centuries.
A story of choice, exile, and the enduring power of simplicity.
Read the full story on The Baltic Review : https://bit.ly/4qiBTwU

22/09/2025

Due to recent changes in U.S. import rules, Lithuanian postal and logistics companies have paused shipments to the United States.

The Baltic Good Store temporarily suspends shipments to the U.S. due to new customs rules. Orders refunded. Customers will be notified once deliveries resume.

19/09/2025

We often see the Baltics through the lens of history. But what if their true story is about the future?

In our latest feature, we explore how Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are leveraging their world-class digital infrastructure to pioneer a green revolution. They're proving that small nations can drive massive global change. Is this the blueprint for a sustainable future?

Link to read the full story: https://bit.ly/42peAXS

16/09/2025

The Baltic soul is going global. From the "sad dance" electronic beats of Lithuania's Solo Ansamblis to the sustainable fashion of Latvia and the innovative architecture of Tallinn's Telliskivi Creative Campus, a new identity is being forged.

It's an identity that honors ancient traditions while speaking the universal language of modernity. How does the local become global without losing its soul?

The Baltics might just have the answer.
Read our latest feature in The Baltic Review to explore the creative renaissance happening right now:
https://bit.ly/41S2TsG

13/09/2025

We often picture the Baltics through their history—ancient castles and quiet forests. But today, they are building the future. 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪

From massive wind farms rising in the Baltic Sea to cities offering free public transport, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are quietly becoming Europe's leaders in sustainability. They prove that you don’t have to be big to make a powerful impact.

In our new article, we explore how this region became a 'green laboratory' for the world. What do you think is the most inspiring green initiative? Let us know in the comments! 👇

[Link to Article: https://bit.ly/3K0ok4y ]

15/08/2025

Legal knowledge isn't enough anymore. The FinTech sector in Lithuania and across Europe needs lawyers with financial and tech skills. VMU and EU experts reveal what it takes to succeed.

Thinking about a legal career? The game has changed. The booming FinTech sector demands a new kind of lawyer—one who understands finance, technology, and risk management. Our latest article dives into this trend, featuring insights from experts at Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas) and the European Public Prosecutor's Office. Discover how an interdisciplinary education can open up doors to international careers. Read the full story now! : https://bit.ly/3JzPWwY

08/08/2025

What happens when your study abroad semester lands you in the middle of one of the world's most audacious economic experiments?
Karolis Kasarauskas, a political science student from Lithuania's Vytautas Magnus University, traveled to Buenos Aires just as President Javier Milei unleashed his "shock therapy."
His journey offers a unique Baltic perspective on navigating daily life amidst soaring inflation, political upheaval, and deep-seated cultural resilience.

Read our full story to understand the human cost and complex reality of Argentina's radical transformation:
https://bit.ly/4fwL1sW

07/08/2025

What happens when you move a history seminar onto two wheels? A group of young Germans and Lithuanians cycled 500km through the historic Memel region to find out. They braved the elements to explore a landscape saturated with memory, from the Holocaust to the Cold War, and its relevance to NATO's security today.

Read our full story to discover how this unique journey fosters dialogue and understanding in a region of critical geopolitical importance: https://bit.ly/45vwTLY

01/08/2025

*** POLITICAL TURMOIL IN LITHUANIA ***
🇱🇹 Political earthquake in Lithuania: Prime Minister resigns.
What triggered this step, and what happens next?
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/3ITxmQp

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22/07/2025

🚀 Lithuanian startups are on fire! In just 6 months, they’ve raised a record €167.7M — 5x more than last year. Read how 🇱🇹 is becoming a rising VC hotspot in Europe.

Lithuania is not just catching up—it’s quietly building a future-forward startup nation. What’s your take on the Baltic tech boom? Share your insights in the comments or tag us with on social media.

👉 READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3TRezY4