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Baltic nations close borders to Russians over Ukraine war

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have closed their borders to most Russians in response to the wide domestic support in Russia for the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Life in a telephone booth after the war

'I asked him if he knew where my parents were.'

Newcastle Herald

Winslow Homer: Force of Nature; MK Čiurlionis: Between Worlds – review

Life hangs in the balance in the work of the great sea dog of American art, Winslow Homer. Elsewhere, the imaginary landscapes of a Lithuanian visionary

The Guardian - UK

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How a Charlestown man was forced to join the Luftwaffe

They yelled, 'Come out with your hands up!'

Newcastle Herald

Lithuanian minister says Taiwan office a 'very important step'

The opening of the Lithuanian representative office in Taiwan is a "very important step" for both democracies and the two are on a good track for economic cooperation, a visiting vice minister from the Baltic state said on Friday.

Reuters

Taiwan says new Lithuanian office in Taipei begins operations

Lithuania's new representative office in Taiwan has already effectively begun operations though its physical location is still being fitted out, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Baltic nations to restrict entry of Russians, hindering access to EU

European Union members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have agreed to restrict the entry of Russian citizens travelling from Russia and Belarus, their foreign ministers said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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The real story of why you see tie-dyed Lithuanian basketball shirts at Grateful Dead shows

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Trio of Boston Celtics alumni push France to 77-73 win over Lithuania in Eurobasket play

Evan Fournier, Guerschon Yabusele, and Vincent Poirier all played a role in France's win over Lithuania Saturday.

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Ryanair passenger arrested at Dublin Airport after 'drink-fuelled incident'

He is accused of being in an intoxicated state that would give rise to an apprehension that he might endanger himself and others while on Ryanair flight FR2972 from Lithuania to Dublin

Irish Mirror

More muscle? Body oil? Luka Doncic’s weight, fitness look steady as Mavs’ season looms.

COLOGNE, Germany — With a couple minutes left in the first quarter of Slovenia’s EuroBasket-opening win Thursday, center Mike Tobey grabbed an offensive rebound and bullied against Lithuania’s NBA starter, Jonas Valanciunas, for a second-chance layup.

Tribune News Service

With Mavs contingent courtside, Luka Doncic guides Slovenia to win in EuroBasket opener

COLOGNE, Germany — Lithuania is a bigger country than Slovenia — in population and geographic size and global recognition — and its men’s national basketball team has more NBA experience and depth.

Tribune News Service

Statues Topple as Europe Purges Communist Monuments

In the Latvian capital of Riga, an obelisk that soared high above a park to commemorate the Soviet Army’s capture of that nation in 1944 was toppled last week. It crashed into a pond to the cheers of those watching. Days earlier in Estonia, a replica of a Soviet tank…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Statues topple as Europe purges communist monuments

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a renewed push to topple the last remaining monuments to the Soviet army that remained in Europe

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Timeline: The Gorbachev era and the collapse of the Soviet Union

Here is a timeline of some key events over the nearly seven years that Mikhail Gorbachev, who died on Tuesday at age 91, held power in the Soviet Union.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Split over Russia Visa Ban, Weighs Ukraine Army Training

European Union nations were divided Tuesday over whether to slap a broad visa ban on Russian citizens, torn between a desire to ramp up pressure on President Vladimir Putin and concern about punishing people who may not even support his war on Ukraine. The 27-nation EU already tightened visa restrictions…

Birmingham Post

Environmental champion crowned Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year

Lithuanian native Ingrida Vengalyte has been recognised for her work on infrastructure projects with her employer Jacobs

The Guardian - AU

The Pelosi effect: foreign delegations queue up to visit Taiwan in defiance of China

Since the US speaker’s visit, groups from the US, Japan and Lithuania have arrived in Taipei, vowing they won’t be bullied by Beijing – and more are coming

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Baltic states, Poland and Finland could ban Russian tourists, says Lithuania

European Union members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland, which all share a border with Russia, may stop Russian tourists from entering their countries if the EU does not enact a union-wide ban, Lithuania's foreign minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

China stands by sanctions on Lithuanian official after Taiwan visit

China said on Friday its sanctions on Lithuania's deputy transport minister were an appropriate and reasonable response to her recent visit to Taiwan.

Reuters

Lithuania demands China revoke sanctions against official over Taiwan visit

Lithuania's foreign ministry said on Thursday it had issued a formal protest to China over sanctions against the Baltic country's deputy transport minister, calling for the restrictions to be rescinded.

Daily Mirror

Ryanair passengers make 'citizen's arrest' on drunk man who tried to leave plane mid-air

TikTok users shared videos of a drunk flyer who they claimed they performed a citizen's arrest on as he attempted to leave their flight to Lithuania in "mid air"

Reuters

Latvia, Estonia withdraw from China cooperation group

Latvia and Estonia have withdrawn from a cooperation framework between China and over a dozen Central and Eastern European countries on Thursday, following in the footsteps of Lithuania which withdrew last May.

Reuters

Problems remain with Kaliningrad transit despite EU deal - Russia

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)

The Guardian - UK

A local’s guide to Vilnius: gardens, bars and a castle on a hill

The Lithuanian capital is a destination on the rise, with a thriving nightlife and food scene. Chef Liutauras Čeprackas shares his highlights of his home city

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