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Michael Jordan, LeBron James both made indelible marks on US Olympics basketball
Sporting News
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July 18, 2025
Arguing who's the NBA's GOAT - specifically, arguing Jordan vs. LeBron - is one of sports fans' greatest debates. Sporting News looks at the case for each, along with their place in NBA lore and culture. Mike Krzyzewski was right there when...
Betsson replaces Betsafe as flagship brand in Lithuania
Gambling Insider
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The transition aligns with Betsson Group’s strategy to unify its brand across regulated markets, enhancing scalability and global recognition while maintaining the local gaming experience. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Betsson Group entered...
Betsson seeks to grow Lithuania presence with Betsafe rebrand
iGB
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June 25, 2025
Home > Gaming > Online casino > Betsson seeks to grow Lithuania presence with Betsafe rebrand 25th June 2025 | By Robert Fletcher Betsson has been active in Lithuania since 2016 and recently moved to a larger office in the country. Betsson Group...
Forest cut down near Lithuania-Belarus border; locals outraged
Baltic News Network
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June 25, 2025
Clear-cutting has been carried out in forests along Lithuania’s southeastern border with Belarus, causing discontent among local residents, LRT reports. The State Border Guard Service (VSAT) said that the cutting down of trees and bushes along the...
Betsson Group Rolls Out Its Flagship Offering in Lithuania
European Gaming
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June 25, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Betsson Group has today launched its flagship brand, Betsson, in Lithuania, marking a new chapter in the Group’s ongoing strategy to unify and elevate its brand presence globally. The rebrand sees the former Betsafe...
The year 1940 in the history of Lithuania and Bessarabia – historical and memorial perspectives
IPN
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June 25, 2025
0 On June 24, 2025, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the international scientific conference “The Year 1940 in the History of Lithuania and Bessarabia: Historical and Memorial Perspectives,” an event organized...
LGBTQ activist says members of ‘homophobic group from Russia’ showed up at her home in Vilnius after threatening her
Meduza
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Followers of a far-right activist who runs a Telegram channel called “The Healer’s Empire” showed up at the Vilnius home of sex educator and LGBTQ+ activist Sasha Kazantseva, she reported on Tuesday. “They’re hunting me. Today they came to my home...
Ukrainian flag stolen from Special Investigation Service building in Lithuania
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: Getty Images A Ukrainian flag has been stolen from the Special Investigation Service building in the Lithuanian city of Panevėžys. Source: Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT, as reported by European Pravda Details: The police have...
U.S. Secondary Sanctions Would Be Extremely Efficient 'Weapon' To Stop Russian Aggression Lithuania's DM
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) That is according to Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovile Sakaliene in an interview with Ukrinfor . “Secondary sanctions by the United States are 'nuclear»' in their capacity. And that would actually hit Russia's...
Railway Flashpoint: Russia–NATO War Scenario Centered on Lithuania
Pravda.ru
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June 24, 2025
Railway Flashpoint: Russia–NATO War Scenario Centered on Lithuania In a recent analysis, Bloomberg outlined a hypothetical military conflict scenario between Russia and NATO, estimating that the global economic damage in just the first year of...
All NATO nations agree on increased defense spending, Lithuania’s DM says
Ukrinform
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June 24, 2025
All NATO member states agree on the need to increase defense spending, but the practical implementation of these objectives is often hindered by domestic political issues and challenges. Lithuania’s Minister of National Defense Dovile Sakaliene...
The year 1940 in the history of Lithuania and Bessarabia, a turning point in the history of Eas
IPN
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June 24, 2025
0 Moldovan and Lithuanian researchers have addressed the historical events that occurred in 1940, during an international scientific conference, entitled “The Year 1940 in the History of Lithuania and Bessarabia”. The event, hosted by the National...
Lessons from Lithuania: How Bulgaria Can Manage Prices and Boost Savings with the Euro
Novinite
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Kēstutis Kupsys, vice president of the Lithuanian Consumers' Union, shared insights from Lithuania’s experience with euro adoption in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio. He stressed the importance of active involvement by consumer...
Dovile Sakaliene, Minister of National Defense of Lithuania
Ukrinform
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One of the most widely discussed international events this week is the NATO Summit in The Hague, where decisions are expected that may prove crucial for the security of Europe and the world for decades to come. The meeting takes place against the...
Russia knows how to threaten but cannot support its allies – Lithuania’s DM
Ukrinform
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June 24, 2025
Russia can threaten very efficiently, but when its allies are in need of military help, Russia is not providing it. Lithuanian Minister of National Defense, Dovile Sakaliene, made this statement in an interview with Ukrinform. “What’s happening in...
Europe’s Appeasement Dilemma: The Price of Standing Against Putin
Social Europe
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July 18, 2025
While the West rightly resists Russian aggression, European leaders risk self-respect and global standing by appeasing Donald Trump. Since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, political leaders, experts, journalists, and a renewed...
Why five European countries want to allow anti-personnel mines again
Swissinfo
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July 18, 2025
Afghan men who have lost their legs due to landmines learn to use their new prosthetics at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) physical rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, May 16, 2022. Copyright 2022 The...
Preparing for Zero Hour: Values and Geopolitics in Latvia and Lithuania
Green European Journal
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June 24, 2025
Are values a luxury to be cast aside when your country is under threat of invasion, or is values-based politics part of building resilience? Two Baltic Green politicians whose parties have recently joined national governments discuss the...
EIB backs new military base in Lithuania with €540 million loan
The European Sting
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June 23, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB approves €540 million loan for Lithuanian military base in Rūdninkai to strengthen NATO defence capabilities. Base near border with Belarus to host...
Democracy Digest: Czechs Accuse Slovaks of Risking Joint Police Op Against Bomb Hoax Suspect
Balkan Insight
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July 18, 2025
“Poland has permanently recalled its ambassador from Hungary, officially downgrading bilateral diplomatic relations between the two countries. The move reflects a serious deterioration in political ties and is considered unprecedented in the...