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Inside the EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument as bloc prepares sweeping response to Trump’s tariff threat
Malay Mail
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July 23, 2025
BRUSSELS, July 23 — A growing number of European Union member states, including Germany, are considering using wide-ranging “anti-coercion” measures targeting US services if the EU cannot reach a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, EU...
Estonian government turns down Air Baltic share offer as it seeks to develop Tallinn hub
FlightGlobal
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Estonia’s government has turned down an offer to acquire a shareholding in Air Baltic, as it looks to improve connectivity from the capital’s Tallinn airport. Latvia’s ministry of transport had disclosed in June that it would make a formal...
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 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...
Lithuania tells UN of pulling from landmine ban treaty
Ukrinform
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Lithuania has submitted to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres documents on the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which proscribes the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. This was reported by LRT,...
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...
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,...
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 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, Latvia, Estonia notify UN of withdrawal from mine ban treaty
Xinhua News Agency
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VILNIUS, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia officially submitted their withdrawal notices from the Ottawa Convention to the United Nations Secretary-General on Friday. The three Baltic nations cited evolving national security needs...
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 Withdraws From Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty, Citing Russian Threat
Kyiv Post
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June 28, 2025
Lithuania has officially notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. The country submitted withdrawal documents to UN...
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 Withdraws from Landmine Ban Treaty
Sada Elbalad
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June 28, 2025
Sat 28 Jun 2025 | 08:42 PM Lithuania has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty, which bans the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines. The announcement marks a significant...
Lithuania and Estonia notify UN of withdrawal from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
The Odessa Journal
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Lithuania has submitted documents to UN Secretary-General António Guterres notifying its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. This was reported by LRT. “Today,...
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...
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,...