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NATO defence spending target may come 'too late' for Ukraine crisis: Denmark

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned regional allies Monday that a NATO target to boost defence spending by 2032 would come "too late", as countries arm in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She was speaking at a summit in Vilnius, attended by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Radio France Internationale

Lithuania takes Belarus to top UN court over allegations of migrant smuggling

Vilnius claims Belarusian authorities orchestrated flights from the Middle East and escorted migrants to the border, forcing them to cross illegally.

Euronews

Lithuania unveils evacuation plan for its capital’s 600,000 civilians amid fears Putin will invade it next

Vilnius’s mayor Valdas Benkunskas told a press conference residents would be ordered to leave towards the West

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Netflix documentary 'From Rock Star To Killer' looks back on landmark French domestic violence case

The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife Krisztina Rády.

Euronews

Three of four US soldiers found dead in Lithuania identified as search ends

A rally was held in Vilnius to honour the soldiers, with the US ambassador expressing deep gratitude for their service.

Euronews

Lithuania says Russian military intelligence behind Ikea arson attack in Vilnius

The suspect, who was underage at the time of the arson in Vilnius, was arrested while planning another attack in Riga, in neighbouring Latvia.

Euronews

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on culture as a tool for political change

IT’S a dreich day in Vilnius as the taxi crosses from the historic Old Town, with its churches, museums, restaurants, and cobbled streets, to the…

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New Zealand’s tourism campaign is not the world’s worst – and I should know

The slogan ‘Everyone must go!’ is being rubbished, but is it really that bad? Hong Kong and Vilnius have much stronger claims to this shameful title ...

The Guardian - UK

I’m Focusing On Aerial Urban And Nature Photography In Lithuania—Here Are 60 Of My Latest Shots

I’m a drone photographer, focusing on urban and nature photography. I live in Vilnius and have a strong appreciation for its Old Town, as well as Lithuania’s natural landscapes. The post I’m Focusing On Aerial Urban And Nature Photography In Lithuania—Here Are 60 Of My Latest Shots first appeared on…

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GPS interference causes Ryanair flight diversion after Russia tampering claims

The flight had to be diverted to Poland after it faced issues with its GPS

The Independent UK

Vilnius takes European 'green' crown, aims for climate neutrality by 2030

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has succeeded Valencia in Spain as the European Green Capital, thanks to its efforts in sustainability and environmental preservation. The city, which is constantly growing, aims to become climate neutral by 2030.

Radio France Internationale

Lithuania says it sees no sign of sabotage in the crash of a DHL cargo plane

The Lithuanian government says an investigation of last month’s crash of a DHL cargo plane as it approached the airport in Vilnius has found no indication of “unauthorized interference."

The Independent UK

DHL plane crash in Lithuania may be result of sabotage, says German minister

Baerbock raises possibility of accident or ‘hybrid incident’ after Vilnius cargo plane crash kills one and injures three

The Guardian - UK

30 Pictures That Take Us Back To New York In The 1990s

This archive is full of street scenes, landmarks, and iconic locations in New York that have been majorly transformed since. The post 30 Pictures That Take Us Back To New York In The 1990s first appeared on Bored Panda.

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France 24

Lithuanian artists affirm identity, Western links with major cultural festival in France

With the shadow of the war in Ukraine to its east, the Baltic nation is seeking to reaffirm its ties with the West. The Season of Lithuania in France, running from September to December, will be an opportunity for Lithuania to anchor itself in the West with over 200 events…

The Guardian - UK

London to Vilnius: my rail odyssey to the Baltics

As the construction of a high-speed line ushers in a new era for travel between Poland and Estonia, our writer takes the slow train and explores cities that are new to him

The Conversation

Nato at 75: a muted celebration for an alliance facing uncertain times

Nato leaders will have much to celebrate when they gather in Washington for the alliance’s 75th anniversary this week. Sweden will be welcomed to its first summit as a Nato ally. The leaders will also note progress on defence budgets – in 2024, 23 of the 32 allies will meet…

Tom’s Guide

I visited NordVPN and Surfshark's HQ – here's what I found out

Mo Harber-Lamond visited NordVPN and Surfshark's offices in Vilnius, Lithuania, to find out what new tech two of the biggest brands in VPN are cooking.

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The Guardian - UK

‘You can do anything here!’ Why Lithuania is the best place in the world to be young

University is free for most students, the economy is thriving and the club scene is hot. Is it any wonder young people in Vilnius are smiling?

Al Jazeera

Lithuania’s Nauseda eyes re-election in run-off overshadowed by Russia

Incumbent president says he sees Russia as an ‘enemy’ and has accused Moscow of trying to destabilise Vilnius.

France 24

Top Navalny ally Volkov says 'very clear' attack on him was ordered by Kremlin

FRANCE 24 spoke to Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. On March 12, Volkov was assaulted in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, where he has lived in exile since 2019. "I was attacked by someone with a hammer in the dark in front…

The Guardian - UK

Lithuania blames Putin for Vilnius hammer attack on Navalny aide

Baltic country’s state security says assault on Leonid Volkov was probably to stop Russian opposition influencing election

International Business Times

Navalny Ally Leonid Volkov Attacked Outside Home In Lithuania

Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was assaulted outside his home in Vilnius on Tuesday, in an incident that sparked an uproar from the Lithuanian government.

France 24

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov assaulted outside his home in Lithuania

The Guardian - UK

Navalny ally Leonid Volkov vows to continue fight against Putin after hammer attack in Vilnius

‘We will not give up,’ Volkov says in video after being discharged from hospital following attack in Lithuania that left him covered in blood

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