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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Lithuania's Defense Minister Joins NATO Summit Events
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė rubbed shoulders with the bigwigs at the NATO Summit in The Hague, which is set to run from June 23 through 25, as part of the...
Lithuania warns Europe against making ‘big mistake’ of breaking off from US defense industry
Breaking Defense
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June 24, 2025
Kestutis Budrys, Lithuania’s foreign minister, during a Bloomberg Television interview at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Bloomberg via Getty Images) BELFAST — Europe...
Lithuania to tighten control over the transit of Russian passengers
The Odessa Journal
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Main image: Vilnius Railway Station. Photo by D. Umbrasas / LRT Lithuania will strengthen control over the transit of Russian passengers through its territory following an incident in which a Russian citizen escaped from the Adler–Kaliningrad...
Poland establishes Day of Remembrance for victims of “genocide committed by OUN and UPA” — law signed by president
Babel
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Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed a law establishing July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance of "Poles — victims of genocide committed by the OUN and UPA" in the eastern territories of the Second Polish Republic. This is stated in the...
More jobs available for OFWs in Lithuania
Philippine STAR
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July 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — More jobs are opening soon for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Lithuania, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday. The DMW said Lithuanian authorities are finalizing procedures on the hiring of more Filipino...
German army chief fired after blunt criticism of military
The Times
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The head of the German army has been fired after he made a series of forthright public complaints about the armed forces. Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, 63, is a bluff and popular figure who has made little effort to disguise his concerns about...
Lithuanian Minister Promotes Economic Partnership During Berlin Visit
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. On June 23–24, Lithuanian Minister of the Economy and Innovation Lukas Savickas visited Berlin to take part in Tag der Industrie 2025 (TDI), Germany's flagship industry conference hosted by...
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...
Lithuanian FM To Join NATO Leaders For Key Talks
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. On June 24, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys will attend the NATO summit in The Hague, the Netherlands, where leaders from all 32 member states are expected to reach...
Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office
Ukrinform
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The end of June saw a number of significant highest-level international events. The NATO summit took place in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 24-25, resulting in the shortest communiqué in the history of such gatherings. It contains only five...
International News Briefs for Monday, June 23, 2025
Havana Times
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June 23, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, June 23, 2025. U.N. Warns of “Spiral of Chaos” After U.S. Strikes Iran, Israel Continues Its Attacks Jun 23, 2025 Image Credit: Maxar...
€220,000 Rolls-Royce owned by Russia-linked mayor of Kaunas hits pedestrian
BNE Intellinews
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Visvaldas Matijosaitis, Mayor of Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city and one of the country's richest men, struck a pedestrian with his ca. €220,000 Rolls-Royce on June 30 at a pedestrian crossing in the city, LRT.lt reported. The 30-year-old...
Poland eyes border checks with Lithuania amid migrant pressure, but Vilnius left in the dark
BNE Intellinews
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on June 30 that his government is considering reintroducing border controls with Lithuania in response to increased concerns about irregular migration. Lithuanian authorities, however, say they have not been...
150 Athletes from 11 Countries to Compete at Balkan Diving Championships and Sofia Cup International Tournament
Bulgarian News Agency
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A total of 150 athletes from 11 countries will compete for medals at the Balkan Diving Championships and the Sofia Cup International Tournament, which will take place at the "Dianabad" swimming pool in Sofia from July 8 to 11. The competition is...
A US general just threatened Russia's Kaliningrad — this is why that's so significant
The Kyiv Independent
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July 18, 2025
A Russian flag is seen from Pagegiai, Lithuania, separated by the river from the Kaliningrad Oblast, on July 10, 2023. (Omar Marques / Anadolu / Getty Images) The Russian exclave of Kaliningrad is once again in the news, after a senior U.S....
Ukrainian Center in Lithuania hosts over 4,300 events, Zelenska says
Ukrinform
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June 30, 2025
Over the three years of its existence, the Ukrainian Center in Lithuania has held more than 4,300 events for adults and children. This was reported by the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, according to Ukrinform, citing the website of the head...
EU replaces SWIFT disconnection with complete transaction ban for sanctioned Russian banks
TASS
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July 18, 2025
VILNIUS, July 18. /TASS/. As part of its 18th sanctions package against Russia, the European Union will prohibit all transactions with sanctioned Russian banks that were previously disconnected from the SWIFT system, the Estonian Foreign Ministry...
Latvian, Israeli foreign ministers meet in Rīga
LSM
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July 2, 2025
The Israeli Foreign Minister arrived in Latvia and Lithuania on Tuesday for a working visit. Sa'ar discussed bilateral cooperation, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East with his counterparts. At a press conference...
Lithuania Calls For Swift Sanctions And Greater NATO Commitments
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23. Today, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys is participating in the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels, where EU foreign ministers are discussing key...