Lithuania

EU-Russia (Euronews)

29 Aug 2008

In June, the EU and Russia finally set a date to open negotiations on a new partnership and cooperation agreement. But now, former Soviet states Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, strong supporters of Georgia in its conflict with Russia, want the next round of talks postponed beyond September.

Spell it? Pronounce it? Lithuania looms large (McKinney Courier-Gazette)

29 Aug 2008

Shiver me timbers, maties! Last night was the roughest crossing of the entire trip. We are still on Le Diamant, but traveling around Latvia to Lithuania overnight was a testimony to Dramamine and its benefits!

Mikalauskas has decided to go pro (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

29 Aug 2008

CHARLOTTESVILLE -- Laurynas Mikalauskas has played his last college basketball game. Mikalauskas, whom University of Virginia coach Dave Leitao dismissed from the team Aug. 18, announced yesterday that he has signed with an agent and will pursue a pro career overseas. A Lithuania native whose hustle and enthusiasm made him a favorite of U.Va. fans, Mikalauskas made his announcement at the Blue ...