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€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...
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...
Poland to reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to irregular migration
Notes from Poland
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July 1, 2025
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Philippines Elevates Defense Ties With Lithuania to Counter ‘Common Threats’
The Diplomat
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July 1, 2025
The Philippines and Lithuania have signed an agreement aimed at deepening security relations in order to counter the “common threat” from their powerful neighbors, particularly in the Baltic and South China seas. The Memorandum of Understanding on...
The (projected) cost of Russian aggression
VoxEU
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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked an end to stability in Europe and beyond and fundamentally altered the global order, thus unleashing a wave of political, economic, and military realignments (e.g. Acemoglu and Johnson 2023,...
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...
Involve young people in reshaping military service
Politico Europe
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June 30, 2025
But it’s a gamble. What if enough young Germans don’t accept the offer of military service the way Norwegians so enthusiastically do? What if the Bundeswehr needs so many soldiers that being selected for military service doesn’t quite resemble...
Young performers demonstrate their talents at 14th Gabala Int'l Music Festival
AzerNews
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July 28, 2025
Participants of "Support for Youth" project has performed a fascinating concert at Heydar Aliyev Congress Center within 14th Gabala International Music Festival, Azernews reports. The concert, where representatives of the festival organizers,...
Letter to the Editor: Trump’s Distain for our Military
Ark Valley Voice - Colorado
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July 1, 2025
Dear Editor: President Trump’s contempt for our fighting men and women is despicable. He has called our brave soldiers who lost their lives in WWI “losers” and “suckers”. He called Senator McCain who was imprisoned in the Vietnamese conflict a...
Vladimir Putin panicked as country on Russia's border preparing for war
Daily Express
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July 26, 2025
Vladimir Putin could be getting concerned about a tiny NATO nation on Russia's border which is making open preparations for war. In a David versus Goliath-like scenario, the small Baltic country of Lithuania has begun ramping up military spending...
Poland to reinstate border controls with Germany, Lithuania from July 7
Xinhua News Agency
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WARSAW, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday that Poland will temporarily reinstate border checks with Germany and Lithuania, starting July 7, to curb illegal immigration. "We believe that it is necessary to...
Teodoro says military leaders working to set-up ‘one-theatre’ approach in East, South China seas
Interaksyon
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July 1, 2025
Minister says East, South China seas facing similar threats “Squad” group of nations to coordinate on “one-theatre” concept Philippines and allies looking for defense “synergies” MANILA — Military leaders are working to enforce a “one-theatre”...
Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says
Euronews
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July 1, 2025
Published on 01/07/2025 - 13:55 GMT+2 Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that the country would temporarily introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania due to concerns over irregular migration. Tusk's government has been...
Poland reinstates border checks with Germany, Lithuania
Gazeta Tema
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July 1, 2025
WARSAW, July1 – Poland will reintroduce temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, citing pressure from irregular migration and Berlin’s recent asylum policy changes, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday. Tusk blamed Germany for...
Europe’s Defense Reality Check: The Mathematics of Military Inadequacy
The Gateway Pundit
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July 1, 2025
Military personnel from European countries with the EU flag. Photo from open sources Following President Trump’s successful push for NATO allies to commit to spending 5% of GDP on defense by 2035, Europe now faces the potentially insurmountable...
Three Months of Elections Sketch Dos and Don’ts for EU Democracy Shield
Visegrad Insight
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June 30, 2025
Democratic forces are struggling to win elections convincingly. FIMI/DIMI operations continue to affect results, and build polarisation and political disillusionment, preying on poor leadership. Recent elections in Central and Eastern Europe, most...
Poland considers reinstating border controls with Germany, Lithuania amid migration concerns
Yeni Safak
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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk Poland's prime minister has announced that his government is considering reintroducing border controls with Germany and Lithuania due to rising concerns over illegal migration. At a press conference, Donald Tusk...
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lithuania Sign Readmission Agreement for Persons Residing Illegally
Sarajevo Times
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June 30, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ivica Bošnjak and the Minister of Interior of Lithuania Vladislav Kondratovič signed today in Sarajevo the Protocol between the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the...
Poland to Bring in Tighter Controls Along German and Lithuanian Borders
The Epoch Times
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July 1, 2025
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Berlin, Germany, on Mar. 15, 2024. Annegret Hilse/Reuters Poland will introduce controls along its German and Lithuanian borders on July 7, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on July 1. “We have decided to restore...
PH, Lithuania boost security ties
Manila Standard
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June 30, 2025
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. on Monday met with visiting Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalienė in Makati City, with a view on signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for enhanced defense cooperation. “This visit...