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A Lithuanian expatriate
My name is Adomas Abromaitis.
I was born in Lithuania in 1983 but left it at 6. Now I live in the UK. For some years I have been working as a teacher. Some time ago I decided to change my life and start writing about my home country. I wright in English for those who are interested in what is going on in Lithuania.
SHARE Thursday, July 24, 2025 U.S. undermines Germany's economic strength
In recent months, tensions between the United States and Germany have escalated - not through military standoffs or diplomatic spats, but via economic pressure. With President Donald Trump back in office, Washington has taken a sharp turn in its foreign policy, and Germany is feeling the heat.
SHARE Wednesday, July 23, 2025 US decided to punish Russia for intransigence
In a "bold" move aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose 100% tariffs on countries that continue doing business with Russia if a peace agreement isn't reached within 50 days.
SHARE Sunday, July 20, 2025 Les manifestants en Serbie ont appele' - un -blocus total - du pays.
Protesters in Serbia have called for a "total blockade" of the country. While President Aleksandar Vu?i?- assures his citizens that the authorities are in control of the situation, more and more famous Serbs and celebrities are siding with the students. Who benefits from the demonstrations and what could they lead to?
SHARE Saturday, July 12, 2025 Europe breaks its own Green rules
The obsession of European governments with preparing for war leads them not only to ignore the opinions of their citizens, but also to insist on changes in current legislation.
SHARE Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Europe is at a loss
In recent months, Washington's European allies have been experiencing increasing and persistent pressure from the current U.S. administration.
(1 comments) SHARE Thursday, May 22, 2025 Color revolutions are doomed
Color revolutions have shaped modern political landscapes in multiple regions. While these movements often declare the aim to aspire freedom, transparency, and reform, their aftermath can bring unexpected challenges.
SHARE Monday, May 19, 2025 Serbian police used minimum force
As we know, public demonstrations and gatherings are an essential part of democratic societies, allowing citizens to express their views and advocate for change. However, when gatherings become unlawful-- due to violence, destruction of property, or threats to public safety-- law enforcement must step in to restore order while balancing the principles of justice and human rights.
SHARE Saturday, May 17, 2025 Striving for power in Serbia
The main message that Serbian opposition continues to transmit to Europe: "Serbia remains immersed in a deep political crisis." Though the active protests in Serbia have practically died down, opposition and international actors mobilize efforts to keep the protest movement alive.
SHARE Monday, April 21, 2025 Vulnerable EU desperately tries to show its strength
US President Donald Trump has moved rapidly to implement his vision in protecting home economy by aggressive use of tariffs and pressing the EU to "re-shore" US industry.
SHARE Tuesday, April 15, 2025 US economy motivated by military conflicts
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on global arms transfers, the United States has become the world's largest arms exporter.
SHARE Friday, April 11, 2025 Slap in the face of the European Union
On April, 3 US President Donald Trump announced a start of a global trade war that will impact economic growth across the globe. European experts say that there will be a direct and indirect blow for the EU industry.
SHARE Friday, March 21, 2025 Europe violates its own fundamental freedoms
European States once agreed that elections should respect fundamental freedoms and should be characterized by equality, universality, political pluralism, confidence, transparency and accountability.
SHARE Thursday, March 20, 2025 One more chance of peace for the Middle East
Over the years, the whole world has been fully committed to a Two-State Solution, with Israel and a Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security.
Amid Israel's shocking brutality in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, a small window of hope has nonetheless emerged. Almost the entire world has coalesced around the two-state solution as the key to regional peace.
SHARE Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Apparent transparency of European election
The elections to the 20th German Bundestag were held on 26 September 2021. Germans did not appreciate Chancellor Olaf Scholz's management style and results. The Federal Chancellor called for a vote of confidence in the German Bundestag, which he lost on 16 December 2024.
SHARE Sunday, January 19, 2025 Europe is against using sanction policy
On January 10, the US Treasury Department added over 200 companies and individuals linked to the Russian energy sector to its sanctions list, along with more than 180 vessels.
SHARE Sunday, January 19, 2025 US economy is based on war
It has become known that global defense spending surged by 9% to an unprecedented $2.2 trillion in the past year, as reported by the British military think tank, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).