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Poland imposes checks on German and Lithuanian borders amid migration fears
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 7, 2025
WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday in an effort to stem what the government says is an increasing number of undocumented migrants crossing from the north and west. The...
Poland imposes checks on German and Lithuanian borders amid migration fears
Yahoo News
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By Claudia Doerries SLUBICE, Poland (Reuters) -Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, in what the government said was a step to check migrants more thoroughly amid public concerns over...
German president pledges support for Lithuania during Vilnius visit
Euronews
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Published on 06/07/2025 - 20:44 GMT+2•Updated 23:23 During a visit to Vilnius on Sunday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged his country's support in maintaining Lithuania's freedom, stating that "your security is our security"....
Poland reinstates border controls with Germany, Lithuania to discourage asylum-seekers
The Hindu
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July 7, 2025
Polish border guards check a vehicle at Polish-German border, as temporary controls began on the Polish borders with Germany and Lithuania, in Slubice, Poland, July 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Poland reinstated border controls on Monday (July...
Health Minister: No noticeable improvements in healthcare for residents next year
Baltic News Network
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July 7, 2025
Given the current level of funding and the need for austerity, residents will not experience improvements in the healthcare sector next year, according to Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), as stated in the TV3 program “900 Seconds.” He...
German Government and Polish Far Right Push Warsaw to Temporary Border Checks
Visegrad Insight
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July 7, 2025
Poland introduced temporary controls with both Germany and Lithuania on 7 July, under pressure from the domestic far right and in response to Berlin’s tougher migration policy. PM Donald Tusk, facing criticism from both Berlin and nationalist...
Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania to discourage asylum-seekers
CityNews Halifax
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July 7, 2025
SLUBICE, Poland (AP) — Poland reinstated border controls on Monday with neighboring Germany and Lithuania following similar German restrictions imposed earlier this year aimed at discouraging asylum-seekers. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk,...
Poland restores border checks for Germany and Lithuania
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
WARSAW — Poland temporarily reintroduced border controls with Germany and Lithuania at midnight Sunday, saying they are needed to control “illegal immigration”. The issue was central to June’s presidential election where nationalist Karol Nawrocki...
Lithuania and the Philippines sign security alliance agreement
Euronews
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By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 30/06/2025 - 18:20 GMT+2•Updated 01/07/2025 - 6:28 GMT+2 Lithuania and the Philippines signed an agreement on Monday to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they...
German president pledges support for Lithuania during Vilnius visit
Euronews
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July 6, 2025
Published on 06/07/2025 - 20:44 GMT+2•Updated 23:23 During a visit to Vilnius on Sunday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged his country's support in maintaining Lithuania's freedom, stating that "your security is our security"....
Lithuania begins phased ban on gambling advertising
Gambling Insider
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Temporary measures will limit gambling ads ahead of a full ban set for 2028, aiming to reduce gambling accessibility and societal harm. By Gambling Insider Key points - Gambling operators can only display branding at their premises and on their...
Military leaders to set up ‘one-theater’ approach in East, South China seas
Business World
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June 30, 2025
MILITARY LEADERS are working to enforce a “one-theater” concept in both the East and South China seas, the Philippines’ defense minister said on Monday, adding that the Southeast Asian country faces threats in disputed waters that are similar to...
Germany to Station Brigade in Lithuania to Boost Security and Support Ukraine
Mezha
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July 6, 2025
During a recent meeting, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda discussed important issues related to supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This information was confirmed by Nausėda...
Franklin River rescue doctor receives international medal for role in saving rafter
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 6, 2025
A Hobart doctor who amputated the leg of a Lithuanian rafter to free him from rapids in the Franklin River has been recognised with the Life Saving Cross in Vilnius. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda presented Jorian "Jo" Kippax with the Life...
Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact
Saudi Gazette
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July 1, 2025
MAKATI — Lithuania and the Philippines signed an agreement on Monday to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression threatening their regions by countries such as China. The memorandum...
NATO Chief Weighs In on Military Conscription Across Europe
Newsweek
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July 6, 2025
Each European country will decide independently on whether to introduce military conscription, NATO's secretary-general has said, as the continent forges ahead with its rapid defense ramp up. Why It Matters NATO's European members, plus Canada,...
Poland to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania amid migration concerns
Euronews
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Published on 06/07/2025 - 16:51 GMT+2•Updated 23:35 Poland is set to introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, in response to growing criticism of Berlin's decision to push thousands of migrants, who it claimed had crossed...
Lithuania To Host High-Level Meeting With Israeli Diplomat
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. On July 1, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys will welcome Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on an official visit to Vilnius, Trend reports. The ministers are expected to discuss...
Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia
Euronews
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By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 30/06/2025 - 18:20 GMT+2 Lithuania and the Philippines signed an agreement on Monday to build a security alliance resulting from their mutual alarm over what they perceive as growing aggression...
International News Briefs for Monday, June 30, 2025
Havana Times
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June 30, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, June 30, 2025. Tens of Thousands Flee Gaza City as Israel Issues New Forced Evacuation Orders Jun 30, 2025 Tens of thousands of Palestinians...