Lithuania has completed a nationwide test of its public alert and warning system. Sirens sounded across the country during the test, and residents received notifications on their mobile phones.
This is reported by LRT and Delfi.
According to the Lithuanian Fire and Rescue Department, sirens have been tested across the country.
In parallel, residents received messages on their mobile phones, as well as notifications via a special LT72 application. The authorities emphasized that the inspection was planned, and the sirens did not signal any real threat.
After the signal, citizens were advised to turn on the LRT RADIO or LRT TV apps to receive official information — as should be done during a real emergency.
Notifications were sent to all mobile phone users, but they only arrived on devices with the emergency messaging feature activated.
The warning system is designed to quickly inform the public about threats to life, health, or property. Its operation is checked regularly, usually twice a year.
During a preliminary test in December 2025, about 1,160 sirens were activated across the country, of which 2.6% did not work. The system currently covers approximately 69% of the Lithuanian population, and this figure is planned to increase to 75% by 2029.