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EU EASTERN BORDERS: Baltic countries and Poland call on EU to increase focus on eastern border ― Estonian NGO helps to relaunch mental health support helpline for Ukrainians ― Finland’s border law set for 18-month extension ― NGO criticises Poland’s tr…

The Baltic countries and Poland have called on the EU institutions to increase their focus on the bloc’s eastern border. An NGO in Estonia has relaunched a helpline to provide mental health support for Ukrainians living in Ukraine and elsewhere in...

Lithuania Files ICJ Lawsuit Against Belarus

(MENAFN) Lithuania has initiated legal proceedings against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of "deliberately orchestrating a migrant crisis" in breach of global law, according to local reports on Monday....

Lithuania requests from residents not to celebrate WWII Victory Day

(MENAFN) Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has advised the public not to observe the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, citing concerns over potential provocations and national security. Speaking to...

Lithuania’s Economic Recovery: Ekmel Çilingir Highlights the Power of SMEs

Ekmel Çilingir— Chairman of the Board at European Merchant Bank (EMBank)—has published a new article titled “SMEs Help Lithuania’s Economic Recovery.” VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a timely and data-driven analysis,...

EU ministers list Russians they want prohibited from bloc

(MENAFN) Interior ministers from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Finland have jointly called for a ban on Russians with current or past military connections from entering the Schengen Zone, citing concerns that they could...

TRANSCRIPT: Governor Hobbs 2025 International State of the State Address

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members of the diplomatic community, lawmakers, local officials, and industry leaders. I extend my warmest welcome to all of you – especially those who have travelled from across the globe. It is...

Belarus Frees Political Detainees, Foreigners

(MENAFN) In an unforeseen development, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko authorized the release of 14 incarcerated individuals, including members of the press and 10 foreign nationals, on Saturday. This significant gesture is believed to have...

Czechia, Poland, Lithuania Gear Up to Evacuate Nationals from Israel

(MENAFN) Czechia, Poland, and Lithuania revealed on Monday that they are moving quickly to evacuate their citizens from Israel as tensions escalate in the region due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. According to media, which cited...

Media reports Lithuania cautions kids about ‘Russian spies’

(MENAFN) The Lithuanian Ministry of Education has alerted schools across the country about potential attempts by Russian special services to recruit teenagers, according to local media reports. The warning was issued by Vilmantas Vitkauskas,...

Slovenia Maintains Its Competitiveness – Standing Out in International Trade and Quality of Life

SLOVENIA, June 17 - Slovenia ranks an impressive 4th in quality of life, 6th in international trade, 9th in high-tech exports, and 13th in environmental sustainability. These results affirm Slovenia’s strong competitive advantages and reflect an...

New Streaming Guide Shows How to Watch the 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Live — Free and Legally

The guide breaks down how viewers — regardless of location — can watch the race in real time, using official streaming platforms and a VPN. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Formula 1 championship heating up and...

Statement by the UNIC Co-Chairs Oleksandr KORNIYENKO, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Audronius AZUBALIS, and Yehor CHERNIEV

03 September 2025 Statement by the Ukraine–NATO Interparliamentary Council (UNIC) Co-Chairs Oleksandr KORNIYENKO, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Member of the Lithuanian Seimas (Former Minister of Foreign Affairs) Audronius AZUBALIS,...

Lithuania Considers Acknowledging Palestinian State ‘At Right Time’

(MENAFN) Lithuania is currently assessing the proposals put forward by France regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state, with the possibility of taking similar action in the future, but only “at the right time,” based on the country's...

NATO Defence Ministers agree on new capability targets

SWEDEN, June 5 - At the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels on 5 June, member countries’ defence ministers agreed on new capability targets for the Alliance. In conjunction with the meeting, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson also...

Zelensky, NATO Secretary General Hold Meeting in Lithuania

(MENAFN) On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a crucial meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during the Bucharest Nine and Nordic Countries Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Following the encounter, Zelensky shared on...

President Lai receives credentials from new Tuvalu Ambassador Lily Tangisia Faavae  

TAIWAN, April 8 - Details 2025-03-28 President Lai meets British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones On the afternoon of March 28, President Lai Ching-te met with British Office Taipei Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones. In remarks,...

NATO Leaders Urge Stronger Military Readiness

(MENAFN) At a key meeting on Monday involving NATO member nations from Eastern Europe and the Nordic region, along with the alliance’s top official, urgent calls were made for greater defense allocations and reinforced deterrence strategies. These...

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Anti-NGO law proposed in Hungary ― Poland extends controversial asylum law ― Return-focused reception centre to be piloted in Finland ― Lithuania takes Belarus to court over irregular border crossings

A Hungarian MP has tabled a legislative proposal aimed at severely restricting the activities of NGOs. Polish MPs have voted overwhelmingly to extend the duration of the controversial new asylum law. The Finnish Immigration Service is planning to...

EU nation takes legal action against Belarus for EUR200mn

(MENAFN) Lithuania has filed a case against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking more than €200 million ($227 million) in damages for what it claims was a deliberately instigated migrant crisis. The lawsuit, reported by BNS...

Maria Malmer Stenergard to take part in Vilnius Summit

SWEDEN, May 30 - On 2 June, Lithuania will host the Vilnius Summit to discuss support to Ukraine and key issues ahead of the NATO Summit in The Hague on 24–25 June. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will...