With a history dating back 10,000 years and a population of less than three million, Lithuania is known as the global leader ...
(JTA) — Lithuania announced it would celebrate Jewish heritage with a special coin, which some critics charge features a symbol associated with far-right admirers of Holocaust perpetrators.
"The discovered insignia are priceless historical treasures: symbols of Lithuania's long tradition of statehood, symbols of Vilnius as the capital city, and magnificent works of goldsmithing and ...
“We chose this celebration to showcase Lithuania’s rich culture and history ... was special — not just as a celebration, but as a symbol of Lithuania’s national identity," said Slepavicius.