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Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu, More Tariffs Announced, Germany Plans New Military Service
theTrumpet
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Once again, all the talk is about peace. President Trump is working to bring peace to the Middle East. Our main story looks at history’s most famous failed peacemaker. Contrary to the way he’s seen today, Neville Chamberlain was a hard-nosed...
Lithuania to look into nuclear energy options
World Nuclear News
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Friday, 4 July 2025 The Lithuanian government has decided to establish a working group to report on nuclear energy development opportunities in the country, with small modular reactors seen as a likely option. Ignalina (Image: Amentum) The working...
Germany reinforces Baltic ties with strong security commitments during president's visit
Xinhua News Agency
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RIGA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The German president's three-day visit to Lithuania and Latvia underscored the European power's strong support for the Baltic region, particularly in the area of security cooperation. German Federal President Frank-Walter...
German President, Troops Join Lithuania’s National Holiday Celebration
theTrumpet
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier joined Lithuania’s national holiday celebration on July 6 as the guest of honor of Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. Underscoring the close ties between the two countries, Lithuanian and German armed...
Global Leader in Visa Services VFS Global Strengthens Ghana Operations
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
VFS Global has officially opened its new, centrally‑located visa application centre on the Ground Floor of The Grand Oyeeman, South Liberation Link in Accra. Operational since July 2024, the facility consolidates visa services for 15 countries...
Lithuanian Control Authority blacklist reaches 1,910 domains
Gambling Insider
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The Lithuanian gaming authority has recently added further domains to the list. By Beth Turner Key points: - Four Flagman Casino domains have been blocked in Lithuania - This brings the total to 1,910 The Gaming Control Authority under the...
EU ministers activate flexibility in EU fiscal rules for Bulgaria, 14 other EU states, to increase defence spending
The Sofia Globe
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July 8, 2025
European Union finance ministers activated on July 8 the national escape clause under the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) for 15 member states to help facilitate their transition to higher defence spending at national level while ensuring debt...
Lithuania shines at Karlovy Vary with world premieres and new projects
Cineuropa
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04/07/2025 - Vytautas Katkus’ Crystal Globe contender The Visitor leads the Baltic country’s contingent at the Czech festival The Visitor by Vytautas Katkus The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Central and Eastern Europe’s premier...
Lithuania Secures GROM Missile Systems To Upgrade Air Defense
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. As part of its ongoing commitment to modernizing its armed forces, Lithuania has strengthened its air defense capabilities with the recent delivery of GROM man-portable air-defense systems...
German President Steinmeier mourns Nazi victims at Lithuania ceremony
Ghana News Agency
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July 8, 2025
Paneriai, Lithuania, July 8, (dpa/GNA) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, commemorated the Lithuanian victims of the Nazis during World War II in a ceremony on Monday, as Berlin and Vilnius announced plans to extend cultural ties....
Lithuania Reaffirms Strong Commitment To NATO's Collective Defense
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. The NATO Force Integration Unit (NFIU) in Lithuania celebrates its 10th anniversary since its establishment on September 1, 2015, as a critical link in strengthening collective defense in the...
Border checks proceeding smoothly, says Polish interior minister
Xinhua News Agency
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WARSAW, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The border checks reintroduced on Monday at Poland's borders with Germany and Lithuania are proceeding smoothly and have not disrupted inbound traffic, the Polish Press Agency (PAP) reported Tuesday, citing Polish...
Lithuania sees China disinfo threat in Philippines as mirror of Russia problem
Philippine STAR
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July 4, 2025
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...
Lithuania’s ambassador Audra Plepytė praises cooperation between Trump and Baltics in departing interview
The Gazette - Colorado
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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...
EU Finance Ministers Congratulate Bulgaria on Next Year's Eurozone Entry in Special Videos
Bulgarian News Agency
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At an Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting in Brussels, EU finance ministers unanimously adopted a decision on the adoption by Bulgaria of the euro on January 1, 2026, according to which Bulgaria fulfils the necessary conditions...
IEA Verdicts: Lithuania Running Path Toward Sustainable Energy Goals (VIDEO)
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(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...
EU Member States Call for Softer Implementation of Deforestation Law
EUToday
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July 8, 2025
20A majority of EU member states have requested further modifications to the bloc’s anti-deforestation regulation, citing concerns over the practical and economic implications for domestic producers. A letter addressed to the European Commission,...
Germany's President Steinmeier pays a visit to Latvia
LSM
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July 8, 2025
Steinmeier is no stranger to the country, having paid numerous visits during his lengthy stint as Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs, first in 2005-9 and then again 2013-17. He has been German President since 2017. The Federal President hopes...
Poland imposes controls on Germany, Lithuania borders to check migration
Al Jazeera
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July 8, 2025
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...
Alleged Estonian human trafficker detained on Lithuanian-Polish border
Baltic News Network
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July 8, 2025
On the 7th of July, Poland temporarily reintroduced border controls and immediately detained an Estonian citizen who was trying to smuggle migrants from Afghanistan into Poland, ERR News reports. Poland has reintroduced border controls on its...