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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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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

The Hindu

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

Manchester Evening News

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.

Reuters

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

The results are in

Liverpool Echo

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

WEKU

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

Some kegs were sent on to Lithuania

Belfast Live

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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Lithuania passes legislation allowing border guards to turn back migrants

Lithuania's parliament passed legislation on Tuesday allowing border guards to turn back migrants who cross its frontier illegally, brushing away concerns from human rights organizations.

Reuters

Lithuania to decide on withdrawal from Russia-Baltic power treaty by Aug. 6

Lithuania will make a decision on whether to withdraw from a treaty governing the common power grid of Russia, Belarus and the three Baltic States by Aug. 6, based on a review of studies into the potential impact, its energy minister said on Monday.

Reuters

China says it respects sovereignty of ex-Soviet states, after EU uproar

China respects the status of former Soviet member states as sovereign nations, its foreign ministry said on Monday, distancing itself from comments by its envoy to Paris that triggered an uproar among European capitals.

France 24

China’s ambassador to France questions 'sovereign status' of former Soviet nations

France expressed dismay on Sunday after China's ambassador in Paris questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet countries like Ukraine in an interview aired on French television. The controversy came as Russia claimed advances in western districts of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Read our live blog to see how the…

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Paris, Kyiv, Baltic states dismayed after China envoy questions Ukraine sovereignty

France, Ukraine and the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania expressed dismay after China's ambassador in Paris questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet countries like Ukraine.

The Conversation

Anthony Albanese should attend the NATO summit if he can. Here's why

Over the past two days there’s been controversy over whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should accept an invitation to attend the NATO summit in Lithuania in July, with reports suggesting he will not.

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PC Game Pass comes to 40 more countries

You can now get Microsoft's subscription based game service in Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and a whole bunch more new places.

WEKU

Al Jaffee, longtime 'Mad Magazine' cartoonist, dies at 102

Mad Magazine's ageless wise guy delighted millions of readers with the sneaky fun of the Fold-In and the snark of "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." Al Jaffee had retired at age 99.

The Independent UK

Lithuania seeks compensation from Belarus for migrant crisis

Lithuania is seeking up to 120 million euros in compensation from Belarus, accusing its eastern neighbor of orchestrating the illegal immigration of thousands of people

Reuters

Lithuania offers carve-outs to EU sceptics over Russia nuclear sanctions

A new Lithuanian bid to push the European Union to impose sanctions on Russia's nuclear energy industry includes proposed exemptions for Hungary and a two-year period to phase out existing contracts, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Reuters

Lithuania bans Russians from purchasing real estate

Lithuania's parliament decided on Tuesday to ban Russian nationals from purchasing real estate in the Baltic country, citing risks to national security.

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