Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration. Euronews · Jul 7, 2025
Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania to discourage asylum-seekers Poland has reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania to address concerns over illegal migration The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
German president pledges support for Lithuania during Vilnius visit German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged his support for Lithuania during his visit to Vilnius, emphasising shared values and strategic partnership between the two countries. Euronews · Jul 6, 2025
Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania amid migration concerns Poland is introducing temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, effective Monday, a decision announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk in response to Germany's handling of the migrant crisis. Euronews · Jul 6, 2025
Ireland, Lithuania and Spain: Who will lead the Eurogroup next? On Monday 7 July, finance ministers from the euro area are expected to elect their new president. Who is running for the position, and what proposals are they putting forward? Euronews · Jul 6, 2025
Lithuania's defence chief praises Philippine campaign about Beijing's aggression in South China Sea A 2016 international arbitration decision invalidated China’s claims based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, but Beijing has rejected the ruling and continues to defy it. Euronews · Jul 2, 2025
Poland to tighten border controls amid growing tension over irregular crossings Temporary rules for Germany and Lithuania come as far-right activists initiate border patrols The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025
Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures were "necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flows of migrants across the Polish-German border". Euronews · Jul 1, 2025
EU country sets up border controls as migration debate gets heated It’s among a growing number of EU nations reinstating checks to curb illegal migration The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025
Poland will temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany and Lithuania Poland will temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany and Lithuania The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025
Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have been involved in prolonged territorial standoffs but confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard and naval forces have spiked in recent years. Euronews · Jun 30, 2025
Rescuers reveal how they saved the life of a man trapped in rapids for 20 hours - by amputating his leg The Lithuanian man was on a remote whitewater rafting trip when his leg got trapped. Rescuers say ampuating it saved his life The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025
Lithuania and Philippines sign a pact to build an alliance against aggression The Philippines and Lithuania have signed an agreement to build a security alliance The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025
Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs. Euronews · Jun 25, 2025
Euronews · Jun 23, 2025 Nanny State Index ranks European states based on tobacco, junk food and alcohol taxes and laws Turkey, Lithuania, Hungary and the UK have some of the harshest restrictions on soft drinks, smoking and junk food.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025 Celebrating an everlasting twilight: midsummer, Lithuanian style In the Baltic nations, midsummer celebrations are rooted in pagan traditions around fire and fertility. They are also a good excuse to meet up with family and friends for a party in the forest
Euronews · Jun 19, 2025 Finland's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025 Lithuanian hunters refuse a government request to shoot a wild bear in the capital Lithuanian hunters have refused to shoot a wild bear that was spotted roaming around the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and criticized the government for issuing a permit to kill a member of the protected species
International Business Times · Jun 18, 2025 BTCC Exchange Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Launch of First-Ever User Badge Program VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 18th, 2025, Chainwire
Euronews · Jun 17, 2025 Lithuania to make nursing school tuition free for hundreds of students to bolster health workforce The EU-funded initiative aims to combat the Baltic country’s nursing shortages.
Euronews · Jun 16, 2025 Pensioner poverty in Europe: Which countries have the highest rates? Pensioners tend to face greater financial difficulty in Eastern Europe, while poverty rates are generally lower in Nordic and Western European countries. Switzerland and the UK are outliers here, showing comparatively high levels of pensioner poverty.
Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025 Kylie Minogue postpones run of tour shows after ‘succumbing to viral infection’ The Padam Padam singer has just finished the UK leg of her tour but has had to postpone dates in Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia.
Euronews · Jun 13, 2025 Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that her country might be used as a launchpad to attack and invade the Baltic states, but the people of Belarus will not go to war against their neighbours.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 The Soviet Union occupies the Baltic States – archive, 1940 On 15 June 1940, the Red Army began the annexation of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
Euronews · Jun 5, 2025 Drones transport blood to battlefield for life-saving medical attention in NATO exercise NATO plans to boost defence spending and strengthen military readiness in response to potential threats from Russia, with a focus on drones and medical preparedness.