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President Lai attends opening ceremony of 53rd Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union General Assembly
Taiwan President News
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August 28, 2025
TAIWAN, August 28 - Details 2025-08-27 President Lai meets delegation from Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China On the afternoon of August 27, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). In...
President Lai meets delegation from Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China
Taiwan President News
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August 27, 2025
TAIWAN, August 27 - Details 2025-08-28 President Lai attends opening ceremony of 53rd Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union General Assembly On the morning of August 28, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the 53rd...
Von der Leyen goes off on Putin calling him “predator”
MENAFN
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intensified her criticism of Russia on Friday, calling President Vladimir Putin a “predator” and invoking NATO’s messaging about a perceived Russian threat to support the EU’s push for...
Lithuanian parliament approves candidacy of Social Democrat as prime minister
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s parliament has officially approved the candidate for prime minister put forward by the newly established ruling coalition, according to reports. Social Democrat Inga Ruginiene secured parliamentary approval following an...
Lithuania’s Parliament Selects Inga Ruginiene as New Premier
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Lithuania’s parliament approved Social Democrat Inga Ruginiene as the nominee for prime minister, a broadcaster reported. This move follows an agreement reached Monday by the Social Democrats (LSDP) to form a new coalition...
Lithuania’s Parliament Endorses New Premier
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Lithuania’s legislative body gave its backing to the newly nominated candidate for prime minister, following a restructuring of the country’s ruling alliance, according to a news agency. The endorsement went to Inga Ruginiene,...
EU Commission President Set to Visit Seven Border States
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission confirmed Thursday that President Ursula von der Leyen will embark on a critical tour of frontline EU member states starting Friday. The trip aims to reinforce the bloc’s commitment to countries bordering Russia...
Lithuania Names Inga Ruginiene as New PM
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday endorsed Inga Ruginiene, the current minister of social security and labor, as the nation’s next prime minister, following the resignation of the previous government. The 44-year-old Social Democrat was...
Ukraine, Romania, Lithuania, Canada’s Defense Ministers discuss defense collaboration
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met separately on Monday in Kyiv with his counterparts from Romania, Lithuania, and Canada to expand defense collaboration, focusing on industrial projects, drone production, and long-term military...
Ukraine Lands New Drone Production Pacts with Romania, Lithuania
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine accelerated efforts to bolster its military capabilities on Monday as Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held separate talks in Kyiv with his counterparts from Romania, Lithuania, and Canada, locking in new agreements focused on...
Lithuania to strengthen boarder security as Russia, Belarus will hold joint military exercises
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania announced on Wednesday that it is increasing border security and deploying additional forces as Russia and Belarus prepare for joint military exercises scheduled in September. Rustamas Liubajevas, commander of the State Border...
Lithuania Boosts Border Security Ahead of Military Drills
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania declared on Wednesday that it will enhance its border protection and deploy extra personnel as Russia and Belarus prepare for joint military maneuvers in September. Rustamas Liubajevas, who commands the State Border Guard...
Lithuania Ramps Up Border Security as Russia-Belarus Drills Near
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania declared on Wednesday that it will intensify border security and deploy extra personnel as Russia and Belarus prepare for their joint Zapad military exercises scheduled for September. Rustamas Liubajevas, commander of...
Lithuania’s Power Prices Surge on EU Heatwave Strain
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania saw its average wholesale electricity price more than double last week, reaching 81 euros (93.96 U.S. dollars) per megawatt-hour (MWh), according to Litgrid, the country’s electricity transmission system operator. The surge was...
Lithuania Intends to Send Troops to Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has announced its intention to send troops to Ukraine, signaling a potential shift in NATO-aligned military involvement in the region, local media reported Monday. “Lithuania has decided [to send troops]. Specific numbers are...
Lithuania Declares Emergency Due to Flooding
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has officially declared a state of emergency after heavy rains this summer severely affected the country's agricultural sector. This decision aims to provide more organized and nationwide assistance to the farmers struggling due...
Lithuania’s unseasonal torrential rains cause nation to declare state of emergency
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following weeks of torrential rain that severely damaged the country’s agricultural output. The government said the move will allow for more coordinated, nationwide support for farmers...
Lithuania announces state of emergency
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following severe summer rains that heavily damaged the country’s agricultural output. The government said the declaration will allow for more coordinated national support for farmers impacted by...
Heads of government of Baltic, Nordic countries stand reassure stance with Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Leaders of the Baltic and Nordic countries issued a joint statement on Saturday, emphasizing that Ukraine alone must determine its future and reaffirming their "unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial...
Lithuanian PM quits post
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announced on Monday that he is stepping down, leading to the resignation of the entire Cabinet. “At today’s government meeting, I declared my decision to resign as prime minister and that the...