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Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests

Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country’s capital calling for his resignation

The Independent UK

Nato jets scrambled as Russia launches overnight blitz on Kyiv

The attack led to Poland scrambling jets to secure its airspace, with a suspected Russian drone also entering into Lithuania

Evening Standard

The Baltics scored a key European victory on energy security that can inspire others

Through smart policymaking, courage and collaboration, the Baltic states can serve as an inspiration to many countries around the world, the IEA executive director and the energy ministers of the three Baltic states write in an Euronews exclusive.

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Global Wealth Report: Where in Europe did people's net worth increase the most?

In Europe, Hungary saw the biggest jump in wealth of its citizens over the past year, followed by Lithuania and Sweden. This is according to a new report by multinational investment bank UBS.

Euronews

Ukraine joins other Russian neighbours in quitting landmines treaty: another deadly legacy in the making

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently signed a decree to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning the use of anti-personnel landmines. This move follows the example of Finland, Poland, Estonia and Lithuania, who all quit the treaty in recent months.

The Conversation

Lithuania blames Russia for large rise in GPS jamming incidents

Vilnius says it has identified more than ten locations in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad "from where Russia is causing this interference".

Euronews

NATO Member Bombs Their Own Bunkers in Preparation For Possible Russian Siege

A member of NATO is bombing their own bunkers, testing how well their defenses would hold up in the event of a Russian attack.

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Welsh football team hit by lost luggage disaster after arriving for European qualifier without kit

The team have now been reunited with their kit ahead of match against Lithuania team

The Independent UK

Lithuanian politicians taken to shelters after Belarus airspace violation alarm

Fighter jets already airborne as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission were scrambled to respond to the incident when the object fell to the ground, approximately 1 kilometre from the border with Belarus.

Euronews

Poland imposes controls on Germany, Lithuania borders to check migration

Polish government says step aimed to check migrants more thoroughly amid public concerns over immigration.

Al Jazeera

Poland’s border clampdown highlights EU tensions as leaders gather in London

Poland has reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania, marking a significant shift in the region’s approach to free movement within the Schengen Area. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, comes amid growing concerns over illegal migration and follows similar measures introduced by Germany earlier this year. The…

Radio France Internationale

Poland Starts Border Checks With Germany In Anti-migrant Clampdown

Poland reimposed checks on its borders with EU neighbours Germany and Lithuania on Monday in a bid to crack down on irregular migration amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment creating political pressure in Berlin and Warsaw.

International Business Times

Poland begins controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania

Move after far-right protests is latest example of measures within EU that are straining passport-free Schengen zone

The Guardian - UK

Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania

The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Euronews

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".

The Independent UK

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

Poland will temporarily reinstate border controls with Germany and Lithuania

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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

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