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Former labour union leader Inga Ruginienė becomes Lithuania's new prime minister

Ruginienė, a former head of Lithuania’s labour union confederation, joined the centre-left Social Democratic Party just before a general election last year.

Euronews

Little legs, big dreams: More than 100 teams compete in Lithuania's international Corgi race

Thousands of people gathered this weekend in Lithuania's capital Vilnius to watch teams of corgis compete in an international race

The Independent UK

Why a new ‘iron curtain’ is being built across Europe. This time it’s to keep Russia out

In 1946, Winston Churchill announced an “iron curtain” had descended across Europe “from Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic”. This time it is the west that is building the barriers.

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EU urges China to drop sanctions on Lithuanian banks amid tensions over Russia and Taiwan

The EU has demanded Beijing revoke "unjustified" sanctions on two Lithuanian banks in a dispute also rooted in long-standing tensions over Taiwan.

Euronews

The EU urges China to lift 'unjustified' sanctions on Lithuanian banks

The European Union is urging China to revoke sanctions on two Lithuanian banks

The Independent UK

Lithuania joins Baltic neighbours in teaching children to build and fly drones

Three training centres will be open in September to teach more than 22,000 Lithuanians, including 7,000 children, how to build and operate drones.

Euronews

Lithuania to teach school children how to use drones to counter Russian threat

Around 7,000 children are to be taught drone skills by 2028, Lithuania’s defence minister said

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China targets 2 Lithuanian banks in response to new EU sanctions

China is imposing sanctions on two Lithuanian banks in what it says is retaliation for the European Union's inclusion of two Chinese financial institutions in its latest round of sanctions against Russia

The Independent UK

Lithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat

Government aims to teach 22,000 people, including children as young as eight, how to build and operate drones

The Guardian - UK

Rag'n'Bone Man cancels Lithuania gig with hours to go due to mystery illness

Singer Rag'n'Bone Man is "seeking medical care" after cancelling his planned concert last night (12.08.25).

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Lithuania to teach thousands, including schoolchildren, how to build and pilot drones

Lithuania's government plans to open nine drone training centers to teach thousands of people, including schoolchildren, skills in flying and building drones

The Independent UK

Lithuania asks NATO for air defence support after Russian drone incursions

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said he had spoken with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about "the recent drone incidents".

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: Call for Nato action after Russian drone intrudes on Lithuania

Russia talking down Medvedev’s influence after nuclear threats; oligarch’s superyacht goes on sale with proceeds to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,260

The Guardian - AU

Lithuania's government formally resigns after PM Gintautas Paluckas stepped down

Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius was appointed as acting prime minister by Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda after Paluckas' formal resignation on Monday.

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Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October

Border controls with Germany and Lithuania, which were introduced by Poland on July 7, have been extended until October 4. They were originally in place until August 5.

Euronews

Lithuania's PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns amid corruption probe and protests

Paluckas denies any wrongdoing, saying the allegations come as part of an attack from his political opponents.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

Euronews

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.

The Conversation

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.

Euronews

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".

Latin Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

Euronews

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.

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