Lithuania Shuts Border With Belarus, Claiming ‘Hybrid Attacks’
Weather Balloons Disrupt Lithuania’s Airspace Lithuania’s main airport has faced multiple closures due to weather balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus. In response, Prime Minister Inga Luginiė has pledged to take decisive action against these incursions. The Lithuanian military is now authorized to employ “all necessary measures,” including potentially aggressive responses, to tackle the influx […]
Russian planes breach NATO airspace in Lithuania, military acts swiftly
Russian Jet Violates Lithuanian Airspace Lithuania’s president announced on Thursday that Russia has once again breached NATO airspace by sending a military jet into Lithuanian territory. This incursion, President Gitanas Nausėda stated, is a clear violation of international law and undermines Lithuania’s territorial integrity. He emphasized the continuing necessity of enhancing Europe’s air defense systems. […]
Balloons with Illegal Cigarettes Halt Operations at Lithuania Airport
Hot Air Balloons Disrupt Flights in Lithuania Vilnius, Lithuania – Late Saturday, up to 25 small hot air balloons, some suspected of carrying smuggled cigarettes, entered Lithuanian airspace, resulting in the closure of Vilnius airport and delays for several hours. The National Crisis Management Centre reported that the balloons caused disruptions to 30 flights, affecting […]
120 corgi teams from all over Europe participate in event in Lithuania
Corgi Race Takes Over Vilnius This past weekend, the streets of Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, saw thousands of visitors as 120 teams of eager Corgis and their owners came together for a vibrant event. It was quite the sight, with dogs of different breeds and backgrounds strutting their stuff. According to the event’s official website, the […]
NATO ‘Corrects’ Statement On 4 Missing U.S. Soldiers After Secy. General Suggested They Died During Exercises In Lithuania
(Photo by Omar Marques/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers3:23pm – Thursday, March 27th, 2025 On Wednesday, NATO “clearly made” earlier remarks made by Secretary-General Mark Latte after announcing that four US soldiers had been killed during a NATO training exercise in Lithuania. The US Army never confirmed the executive director's initial announcement. advertisement A search […]
NATO clarifies comments that four missing US soldiers had died during training in Lithuania
NATO announced on Wednesday that Secretary General Mark Latte had made the decision earlier that day. He proposed that four US soldiers who went missing during training in Lithuania were killed. “The search is ongoing,” NATO said in a statement posted to X. The U.S. Army said the Hercules armored vehicle, which had four US […]
US army reports four soldiers missing in Lithuania training area | US military
The US military said Wednesday that four U.S. soldiers have been missing in training areas outside the Lithuanian capital and a search is underway. A statement from the US Army European and African Public Relations Bureau in Weesbaden, Germany said the soldiers were conducting planned tactical training at the time. “Available scenes have been identified […]
Lithuania Says It Will Boost Defence Spend to 5% as Demanded by Trump
ILINIUS, Lithuania (AP) – Lithuania has decided to increase defense spending from 5% to 6% of the country's gross economic product starting in 2026, citing the threat of Russian aggression in the region, Lithuania's Gitanas said. President Nauseda said on Friday. In the three Baltic states that border Russia, spending is currently just over 3%. […]
British couple traveling to Spain was instead flown to Lithuania after being escorted to the wrong plane
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Lithuania set for presidential election run-off with incumbent Nausėda clear favourite | Lithuania
Lithuania’s President Hytanas Nausėda appears on track for a second term in office after an election largely dominated by concerns about the war in Ukraine and neighboring Russia. After nearly all the votes in Sunday’s election were counted, Nauseda led with 46%, while Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonite had 16%. Since no candidate won more than […]