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Japan's Kishida says he will attend NATO leaders' summit, stresses need for dialogue with China

Japan's prime minister says he plans to visit Lithuania in July to attend a NATO leaders’ summit as his country steps up cooperation with the Western organization

The Independent UK

Former League of Ireland player dies suddenly, aged 32

The midfielder won 20 caps for Lithuania and played for Dundalk and Waterford.

Irish Mirror

Lack of consensus on next Nato chief could lead to Stoltenberg staying on

Disagreement over possible successors may mean secretary general is asked to remain in role at next month’s summit in Lithuania

The Guardian - UK

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Modestas Bukauskas on UFC exile: ‘I was in a picture with no colour, I was mentally broken’

Exclusive interview: The Lithuanian-born Briton returned to the UFC with a win in February, having been cut from the promotion in 2021

The Independent UK

NZ Breakers sign Lithuanian, latest NBA prospect

NBL runners-up New Zealand have used the Next Stars program to again bolster their roster with the addition of Lithuanian swingman Mantas Rubstavicius.

AAP

Lithuania parliament rejects election plan, government may resign

Lithuania's parliament rejected on Tuesday a proposal by the ruling Homeland Union party for a snap election amidst an expenses scandal, and the prime minister later said her government may resign in response.

Reuters

James Cleverly meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The men discussed topics including Ukraine’s expectations from the upcoming Nato summit in Lithuania.

The Independent UK

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Brexit has been ‘one hell of a mess’, says former Tory minister Chris Patten

The Conservative peer blamed Brexit for the UK’s poor economic performance: ‘Our GDP per capita is lower – for heaven’s sake – than Lithuania’

Evening Standard

Macron says Ukraine needs clear, strong security guarantees at NATO summit

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that Ukraine needed to be given clear and strong security guarantees at a NATO summit in Lithuania in July.

Reuters

Taiwan donates $5 million towards rebuilding Ukraine with Lithuania

Taiwan has donated five million dollars towards Lithuanian-led reconstructions projects in Ukraine, a Lithuanian government investment agency said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Germany to move Slovakia-based Patriot system to Lithuania to protect NATO summit

Germany will move its Patriot missile defence system currently stationed in Slovakia to Lithuania to protect a NATO summit scheduled for July in Vilnius, the country's defense ministry said in a statement.

Reuters

Russian tourists seek new destinations as Europe shuts its doors over Ukraine war

The EU has imposed restrictions on Russians travelling to Europe following the invasion of Ukraine, with some countries – notably Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland and the Czech Republic – imposing an outright ban. The constraints have opened up new markets around the world for Russia’s billion-dollar tourism industry.

France 24

Lithuania's ruling party seeks snap election amid expenses scandal, says government may resign

Lithuania's ruling Homeland Union party said on Friday it will propose a snap parliamentary election and that the government may resign if the assembly turns down the request.

Reuters

NATO's Stoltenberg expects new 2% defence investment pledge at Vilnius summit

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said he expected members to agree on a new investment pledge to spend 2% of their gross domestic product on defence at the alliance's summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, in July.

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The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine war with his 8 counterparts in Sweden

S. Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Sweden to participate in the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (EIPMF). He met his counterparts on the sidelines of the EIPMF on Saturday

Manchester Evening News

Eurovision 2023 Lithuania entry: Who is Monika Linkyte, Stay song lyrics in English and odds to win

Everything you need to know about Lithuania's entry and words in full for Stay and what ciuto tuto means

Reuters

Lithuania says EU must prepare for risk of 'de-coupling' from China

The European Union needs to be prepared for the fallout from a potential deterioration in relations with China, such as might happen if conflict were to erupt over Taiwan, Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Friday.

Reuters

Baltic nations might bring forward cut-off from Russian power grid

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are considering speeding up a plan to disconnect the Baltic region's electricity supply from Russia's grid.

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Liverpool Echo

Eurovision 2023 grand final: every country through to Saturday night after semi-final 1 and 2

The results are in

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin calls Poland’s decision to rename Kaliningrad a ‘hostile act’

Russian city will now be known as Królewiec in official documents, its name in the 15th and 16th centuries

The Guardian - UK

Low pay, fuel fines, cramped cabs: drivers at haulier used by major retailers speak out

Employees at Lithuanian freight operator Girteka complain of hard conditions on the road, including one who says he fell seriously ill but co-drove his truck 800 miles after emerging from hospital

Bangkok Post

Explore the Baltics with Siam Society

Siam Society is holding a study trip to three Baltic countries -- Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania -- from June 27 to July 8.

WEKU

A court in Belarus sentences a dissident journalist to 8 years in prison

Raman Pratasevich and his Russian girlfriend were arrested in May 2021 when their Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania was ordered to land in the capital of Belarus, Minsk.

Belfast Live

Men sentenced for theft of empty beer kegs worth more than £250,000

Some kegs were sent on to Lithuania

France 24

Russian invasion of Ukraine highlights national identity issues in Lithuania

The Russian invasion of Ukraine sparked a rally-around-the-flag effect in Lithuania as the tiny Baltic state offered refuge to dissidents fleeing violence and oppression in neighbouring Belarus and Russia. But new restrictions on migrants threaten Lithuania’s liberal values.

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