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Valentyn Vasyanovych’s film “To Victory!” will be screened at the Canadian film festival TIFF
Valentyn Vasyanovych’s new film To The Victory! will be screened at the Canadian film festival TIFF, according to the festival’s website. The film will be shown in the Platform Award section — which showcases new international talents and...

Estonia's PPA increases patrols after Poland imposes checks on Lithuanian border
The Police and Border Guard (PPA) has increased patrols at Estonia's borders after Poland imposed checks on the Lithuanian border to combat the movement of migrants illegally crossing into the EU from Belarus. Poland will introduce increased...

Estonian police increase patrols after Poland imposes checks on Lithuanian border
The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has increased patrols at Estonia's borders after Poland imposed checks on the Lithuanian border to combat the movement of migrants illegally crossing into the EU from Belarus. Poland will introduce increased...

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules
Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...

Ukrainian, Iranian Docs, Kenyan Sci-Fi Set for Venice Days Lineup
Politically-charged dramas and documentaries from Ukraine to Iran, and from Mexico to Kenya will share the spotlight at the Venice film festival’s Venice Days sidebar, which announced its 2025 lineup today. The diverse program ranges from the...

CoE Committee of Ministers Adopts Interim Resolution Against Azerbaijan in Ramil Safarov Case
Support A1+!The 1531st meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on human rights took place in Strasbourg from June 10th to 12th. During the meeting, among other decisions, the Committee adopted a special resolution in...

EU countries debate bringing back military service
Since the end of the Cold War many European countries ditched conscription, but with a major shift in geopolitics and increasing instability, could young Europeans soon expect to face a call up to the military? Russia's full-scale invasion of...

Chisinau Hosts “Money in Politics 2025” Conference: Regional Dialogue on Democracy in the Digital Age
Chisinau will host the 2025 edition of the regional conference “Money in Politics” on July 8 and 9, bringing together more than 30 experts, government officials, election administrators, and international development partners. Held under the title...

Palace heartened by Lithuania’s appreciation of Marcos’ stance on WPS
Malacañang on Friday welcomed international recognition from Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė for the Marcos administration’s transparency in defending Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “We thank Lithuania and...

Philippines, Lithuania Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Tensions
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene speaks in the fifth plenary session titled “Cross-regional Security Interlinkages” during the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore on June 1, 2025. Yong Teck Lim/Getty...

Zacharevic plans legal action against AirAsia over IP infringement, launches art fundraiser
GEORGE TOWN, July 4 — Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic is preparing to bring AirAsia to court over intellectual property (IP) infringement with a fundraising interactive art installation. The artist, who shot to fame after his series of murals...

The Florida law student who wrote a paper with white nationalist views has Jewish ancestry
A University of Florida law student went viral online and became a campus pariah after classmates circulated two of his academic papers that argued in favor of white nationalist views — and amid the backlash he shared antisemitic messages on X....

The volume of the Ukrainian Energy Support Fund exceeds €1 billion
As of July 2025, the Ukrainian Energy Support Fund has accumulated over €1.15 billion from 33 donor countries. This was announced by the Minister of Energy, Svitlana Hrynchuk, at a meeting with heads of foreign diplomatic missions in Ukraine,...

ETC | +3.3% international arrivals in Europe in Q2, +13% spending in 2025
European tourism recorded a resilient and stable course in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest report by the European Travel Commission (ETC) entitled “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects”. Despite ongoing economic pressures and...

News: Zaha Hadid Architects to design new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport following international competition win
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the international competition to design a new arrivals terminal for Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. This project represents a key component of the airport’s long-term plan to handle rising passenger numbers and...

Zaha Hadid Architects wins competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been selected as the winner of the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The project marks a major milestone in the airport’s long-term...

Return of conscription? EU Countries Debate Bringing Back Military Service
This article is based on content provided by agencies participating in the European Newsroom (ENR), including the Bulgarian News Agency. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, growing instability in the Middle East, and Donald Trump’s return to...

German government expands arms cooperation with Ukraine
A Leopard 2 tank is seen during a visit of German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius at the Bundeswehr tank battalion 203 at the Field Marshal Rommel Barracks in Augustdorf, Germany, Feb. 1, 2023. [AP Photo/Martin Meissner]While the US government is...

REFI Sun to Raise Up to EUR 15mn in Public Bond Offering
The INVL Renewable Energy Fund I managed by INVL Asset Management, the leading alternative asset manager in the Baltics, is seeking to raise up to EUR 15 million through an offering of bonds issued by REFI Sun, a company the fund owns. The bonds...

Ukraine and Italy will expand cooperation in the defense industry
The Italian side is interested in cooperating with Ukraine in weapons production, and specific projects are already being developed. Deputy Minister of Strategic Industries Davyd Aloyan shared this in an interview with Ukrinform (the Ministry of...