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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...
Lithuania Eyes Nuclear Comeback To Boost Energy Independence And Stability
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(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...
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...
Minister Lipavský Welcomed Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže in Prague
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
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On Thursday, 3 July 2025, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže visited Prague for the first time on a working visit. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský discussed with her the current security developments in Europe, the involvement of Czech...
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...
The minister, the general and the oil baron: All the mysterious deaths of Russian officials and businessmen
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
BBC
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July 7, 2025
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...
Alleged Estonian human trafficker detained at Lithuanian border after Poland boosts checks
ERR
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July 8, 2025
An Estonian citizen allegedly transporting migrants who entered the EU illegally via Belarus was detained on the Poland–Lithuania border on Monday by Polish border guards. Poland introduced additional checks on its borders with Lithuania and...
Ireland’s Paschal Donohoe re-elected eurozone finance ministers chair
Macau Business
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July 7, 2025
Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe was appointed on Monday for a third term heading the Eurogroup panel of eurozone finance ministers, a statement said. Donohoe, 50, took the helm in 2020 at the informal body of finance ministers, whose chief...
Poland reinstates border controls with Germany, Lithuania to curb illegal migration
PubAffairs Bruxelles
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July 7, 2025
Poland will construct fences along its borders to control “illegal immigration,” Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said Monday. The move follows June’s tight presidential election, where nationalist Karol Nawrocki, campaigning on “Poland first,...
Lithuania Implements New Restrictions on Gambling Advertising
European Gaming
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July 3, 2025
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...
Lithuania reports rise in irregular migration in H1, urges caution on border policies
Xinhua News Agency
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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...
Poland Brings Back Border Checkpoints With Germany and Lithuania
teleSUR
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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...
Lithuanian gov't approves assessment of nuclear energy potential
The Malaysian Star
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July 2, 2025
VILNIUS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The Lithuanian government approved a proposal by the Energy Ministry on Wednesday to evaluate the potential for developing nuclear energy in the country. A special working group will be established to conduct the...
Border Controls Reintroduced on Poland’s Frontiers with Germany and Lithuania
Kyiv Post
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July 7, 2025
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...
Lithuania, USA to discuss suspension of arms supplies to Ukraine – FM
Interfax Ukraine
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July 2, 2025
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said that Lithuania will discuss this issue with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, Delfi said on Wednesday. "We have not received any additional signals from the new administration that...
Lithuanian FM Holds Talks With Belarusian Opposition Leader In Vilnius
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys meets today with Belarusian democratic opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and extends congratulations on the recent release of her husband,...
Best international architecture shortlisted for World Architecture Festival 2025
Archinect - California
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anchor Fenix by MAD Architects in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Image credit: Hufton+Crow The shortlist for the World Architecture Festival 2025 has been revealed, showcasing “this year’s best international architecture and interiors.” The list The...
Lithuania's defence chief praises Philippine campaign about Beijing's aggression in South China Sea
Euronews
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By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 02/07/2025 - 20:27 GMT+2 A Philippine campaign aimed at exposing what is calls China's aggression in the South China Sea has shattered “the illusion of China being peaceful and friendly,”...
Ohmatdyt Being Rebuilt With Charitable Funds, State To Contribute If Necessary Health Minister
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) This was stated during a national TV broadcast by Health Minister Viktor Liashko, Ukrinform reports. “Today, funding comes from the Ohmatdyt – Healthy Childhood Charitable Foundation, from UNITED24, and from the hospital's own...