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Betsson and BF Games debut FK Zalgiris-themed slot in Lithuania
Gambling Insider
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Betsson has partnered with game developer BF Games to launch a new FK Zalgiris-inspired slot game in Lithuania. By Rory Calland Key points: - New slot game based on FK Zalgiris Vilnius available to players in Lithuania - Betsson has recently...
FMs of Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland to discuss security situation in region in Lublin on July 16
Interfax Ukraine
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July 15, 2025
On Wednesday, July 16, in Lublin (Poland), Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha will take part in a meeting of the Lublin Triangle at the level of heads of foreign ministries of Ukraine, the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Poland....
First solar park joined the electricity balancing market in Lithuania
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 14, 2025
Meiluškiai solar park, developed by the Danish renewable company, European Energy, has joined the electricity balancing market and submitted its first bids. “The joining of the first solar park to this market is a significant step towards ensuring...
Lithuania is considering a return to nuclear power
Baltic News Network
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July 15, 2025
More and more countries are exploring the use of small nuclear reactors (SMRs), and Lithuania is also reassessing its nuclear policy; nuclear advocates say that operating just a few reactors could ensure true energy independence. Meanwhile,...
Germany To Deploy Permanent Brigade In Lithuania, Buy F-35 Fighter Jets From US
RTTNews
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July 15, 2025
Germany has committed to deploy a permanent brigade in Lithuania, purchase a sizable number of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets fom the U.S., and increase its defense spending. In 2022, Germany agreed to buy 35 F-35 aircraft from the United States....
What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education
Visual Capitalist
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July 15, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
Minister al-Shibani meets Lithuanian counterpart on Sidelines of UfM meeting in Brussels
SANA
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July 15, 2025
Brussels, SANA- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Mr. Asaad al-Shaibani, met with his Lithuanian counterpart, Kęstutis Budrys, on the sidelines of the Union for the Mediterranean meeting held in Brussels. The two ministers discussed ways...
Gallery: YouTuber IShowSpeed meets prime minister during Estonia livestream
ERR
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July 15, 2025
YouTube sensation "IShowSpeed" met with Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform), tasted kohuke and tried traditional folk dancing during the Estonian leg of his European tour on Tuesday. The streamer, who's real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr. and...
EU Eyes Sanctions And Visa Moves Over Georgia's Political Crackdown
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 14, 2025
As EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels on July 15 for their last official meeting before the summer break, Georgia is once again high up on the agenda due to the deteriorating political situation in the South Caucasus republic after the recent...
Hegseth Thanks Germany for Stepping Up to Defense Challenges
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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July 15, 2025
JULY 15, 2025 – Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense...
Engine of resistance hums in U.S. and Germany
People's World
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July 14, 2025
German Army Chief Lt. Gen. Alfons Mas listens to a question during a media joint conference with Lithuanian Chief of Defence Gen. Valdemaras Rupsys and Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas as members of the Headquarters initial command...
International Rumors: Walker, Gill, Micic, Brown, Kamagate
Hoops Rumors
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July 12, 2025
July 12th 2025 at 11:10am CST by Rory Maher Seven-year veteran Lonnie Walker spent most of last season in Lithuania with EuroLeague club Zalgiris Kaunas prior to signing a two-year deal with the Sixers in February. Philadelphia declined its team...
Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine announcements
Al Jazeera
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July 15, 2025
The Kremlin has said that US President Donald Trump’s recent statements, including a threat to impose sanctions on Russia’s trading partners, are serious and require time to assess. Amid growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin,...
Trump’s 50-day deadline for Putin ‘too generous,’ say Ukrainians amid US aid
Orissa Post
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July 15, 2025
Kyiv: Ukrainians welcomed President Donald Trump’s pledge of more US-made weapons in their fight against Russia’s invasion, even though it is unclear what exactly they will get and how quickly. The time frame for further arms deliveries that...
Lithuaniaʼs Defense Minister says drone that crashed in country is Russian “Gerbera” drone
Babel
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Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalienė stated that the drone that flew into the countryʼs territory from Belarus on July 10 and crashed was a Russian Gerber drone. This is reported by the Lithuanian media LRT. The minister...
Lithuania to allocate over €20 million to rebuild educational sector in Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
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Yevhen Kudriavets and Kęstutis Budrys. Photo: Ministry of Education and Science A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, stipulating that Lithuania will allocate €21 million to implement...
Lithuania Commits €21 Million to Ukraine Education Recovery at URC 2025
Mezha
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July 11, 2025
On July 10, during the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, Lithuania announced the allocation of 21 million euros for the restoration of educational infrastructure in Ukraine. This Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Lithuania’s...
Lithuania Charts Legal Route To Remove Soviet-Era Burial Sites
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 11. The Ministry of Culture of Lithuania has submitted a draft regulation to the government for approval to establish clear procedures for the removal of the remains of World War II soldiers from...
Ukraine officially withdraws from Convention on Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines
TASS
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July 15, 2025
MOSCOW, July 15. /TASS/. The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the prohibition of anti-personnel mines, deputy of the Ukrainian Parliament Yaroslav Zheleznyak said. "The Verkhovna Rada has...
Wisconsin freshman to represent home country in Eurobasket U20
Bucky's 5th Quarter - Wisconsin
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July 15, 2025
The Wisconsin Badgers had their biggest recruiting class in recent years, taking four high school players in the Class of 2025: four-star in-state guard Zach Kinziger, three-star in-state center Will Garlock, three-star New Zealand guard Hayden...