Lithuania drafts contingency plan in case AirBaltic scales back operations

Lithuania is preparing contingency measures in case Latvia's AirBaltic reduces services or withdraws from the country, Transport Minister Juras Taminskas said on July 23, as concerns grow over the carrier's financial position, independent …

Children’s Commissioner calls child poverty a national shame as New Zealand slips behind Lithuania and Latvia

A new government report has laid bare what the Children’s Commissioner is calling a national shame, showing that around 170,000 New Zealand children are living in poverty and that material hardship has been climbing since 2022. The Ministry of Social …

Ukraine, Moldova, Lithuania and Latvia signed a declaration on strengthening border cooperation

Representatives of the border agencies of Ukraine, Moldova, Lithuania and Latvia signed a Joint Declaration on supporting the integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the European Union. This was reported by the State Border Guard Service on Telegram, …

Lithuania prepares contingency plan if AirBaltic cuts flights or leaves altogether

Britain to replace tanks with drones in Lithuania

Britain is replacing tanks in a brigade stationed in Lithuania with drones in response to the changing nature of warfare, while plans are underway to increase the number of British troops stationed in Estonia. Britain’s former defence secretary, Dan Jarvis …

Inside Lithuania's defense strategy against Russia

KYBARTAI AND VILNIUS, Lithuania — Rimas Rimkus is patching some asphalt at the end of his driveway on a narrow lane off the main drag of J. Basanavičiaus Street in the town of Kybartai. He invites visitors into his fenced backyard, adorned with a …

Belarusian Wanted in Lithuania Arrested at Medininkai Border Crossing on Way to Spain

Lithuanian border guards detained a 41-year-old Belarusian citizen at the Medininkai border crossing after he arrived as a passenger in a Kyrgyz-registered Kia Carnival. During passport control, officers discovered that the man had been wanted by the …

Lithuania’s priority is stronger strategic partnership, PM tells Polish president

Lithuania regards Poland as an indispensable ally, a strategic partner and a neighbouring country linked by a shared history. In his conversation with President Karol Nawrocki, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius expressed Lithuania’s interest in …

Lithuania is assessing Latvia’s request for assistance in border protection

„We take into account all the needs they have expressed, what they would like and how much we can help. However, my priority, as minister, is the security of our borders. It is not like our border guards are sitting at home doing nothing, just waiting for …

Lithuania should opt for full EU solidarity payment over migrant intake, says new interior min

„I will propose that we pay for everyone. That is my position, as it is not a large sum of money. Given the current geopolitical situation, society is already tense, and there are developments that raise concerns,“ Katelynas told Žinių radijas. „We …