Lithuania sees China disinfo threat in Philippines as mirror of Russia problem

MANILA, Philippines — From thousands of miles away, Lithuania is offering to help the Philippines confront a rising tide of cyber threats and disinformation on the West Philippine Sea — warning that tactics used in favor of Beijing mirror the same...

Lithuanian Minister Visits Denmark To Boost EU Industrial And Green Ties

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 17. Lithuania's Minister of the Economy and Innovation, Lukas Savickas, is on an official visit to Copenhagen to participate in the informal meeting of EU Ministers for the Internal Market and...

Lithuania’s ambassador Audra Plepytė praises cooperation between Trump and Baltics in departing interview

While much of Europe faces uncertainty regarding its relationship to the United States, Lithuania’s Ambassador to the U.S., Audra Plepytė, argued that Vilnius has remained one of Washington’s closest allies. In her final interview with an American...

173rd Airborne Brigade Tests FPV Lethality During Swift Response 2025 in Lithuania

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade conducted (FPV) drone training during Swift Response 2025 at Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania from May 17 to 21. The Herd is testing purpose-built, retrievable FPV drones against autonomous...

IEA Verdicts: Lithuania Running Path Toward Sustainable Energy Goals (VIDEO)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. The International Energy Agency (IEA) unveiled its latest in-depth review of Lithuania's energy policy on Monday, highlighting the country's progress toward strategic energy goals and outlining...

Ignitis Group to build one of the first utility-scale BESS in Lithuania

Ignitis Group, a renewables-focused integrated utility, is commencing the construction of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Lithuania, featuring a combined 291 megawatt (MW) power and 582 megawatt-hour (MWh) storage capacity. BESS will be...

Poland imposes controls on Germany, Lithuania borders to check migration

Poland has reintroduced temporary checks on its borders with Germany and Lithuania, citing a growing influx of undocumented migrants and increasing public concern over security. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the move on Monday, arguing that...

Europe Is Preparing for War — But Not for Protecting Civilians

At the recent annual summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), US President Donald Trump pressured member states to increase their defense spending. The alliance ultimately adopted a target for member states to increase defense...

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

MaryLou CostaTechnology Reporter Reporting fromVilnius, Lithuania ShareSave Astrolight is developing a laser-based communications system I'm led through a series of concrete corridors at Vilnius University, Lithuania; the murals give a Soviet-era...

Lithuania Eyes Nuclear Comeback To Boost Energy Independence And Stability

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. On July 2, the Lithuanian Government kicked the tires on the possibility of ramping up nuclear energy in the country, giving the green light to form a specialized working group under the...

Lithuania Implements New Restrictions on Gambling Advertising

Reading Time: < 1 minute Lithuania has implemented new stricter restrictions on gambling advertising. According to the Gaming Control Authority, the changes are transitional before a full ban on gambling advertising comes into force in 2028. Until...

Poland Brings Back Border Checkpoints With Germany and Lithuania

July 7, 2025 Hour: 2:53 pm On Monday, the Polish Interior Ministry Poland informed that its county has reinstated checkpoints along its borders with Germany and Lithuania to curb illegal migration and reinforce national security. RELATED: Germany...

Lithuania reports rise in irregular migration in H1, urges caution on border policies

VILNIUS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys confirmed on Wednesday that the number of irregular migrants entering the country rose significantly during the January-June period this year. While ruling out issues with...

Border Controls Reintroduced on Poland’s Frontiers with Germany and Lithuania

Border checks were reintroduced on Poland’s frontiers with Germany and Lithuania at midnight, as the country seeks to tighten its control on immigration. The move was announced by the Polish government last week amid a fiery political debate...

Remittances to Uzbekistan grow 27% amid strong labor demand abroad.

From January to June this year, the total volume of remittances sent to Uzbekistan from abroad reached $8.2 billion, marking a 27% ($1.8 billion) increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report by the Central Bank. Photo:...

Poland restores border checks for Germany and Lithuania

Poland has temporarily reintroduced border controls with its EU neighbours Germany and Lithuania, saying they are needed to counter 'illegal immigration'

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Poland has reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania

0 Poland has temporarily reintroduced controls at its borders with Germany and Lithuania. The Polish border police, supported by the national police and military, are checking the movement of people and vehicles to combat illegal migration. The...

Poland Imposes Border Checks With Germany, Lithuania Over Migration Concerns

Home Europe Germany Poland Imposes Border Checks With Germany, Lithuania Over Migration Concerns In Poland, the debate over migration has become increasingly heated in recent weeks, with groups of far-right activists launching "citizens' patrols"...

Lithuania Rolls Initial Restrictions on Gambling Advertising

Lithuania has begun enacting a planned ban on gambling advertising that came into force on July 1, 2025, with further measures to be introduced gradually. Lithuania Moves Forward with Partial Ads Ban A deadline has been set for 2028, when a...