Polish man detained after wandering into Russia from Lithuania: A Polish man walking along the Baltic Sea coast on the Curonian Spit is suspected of ignoring ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3094319/polish-man-detained-after-wandering-into-russia-from-lithuania
Lithuanian defence companies seek more state help amid suspected sabotage and threats
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3090303/lithuanian-defence-companies-seek-more-state-help-amid-suspected-sabotage-and-threats
Ignitis Group proposes delay to 700-MW Baltic Sea wind farm project: The Lithuanian state-controlled Ignitis Group has proposed postponing a 700-megawatt ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3089160/ignitis-group-proposes-delay-to-700-mw-baltic-sea-wind-farm-project
Survey: Lithuanian youth expect at least €1,500 a month after taxes: More than half of young people in Lithuania would consider a job offer only if the take-home ...
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Lithuania puts mobile U.S.-made radars on NATO’s eastern edge: Lithuania is putting U.S.-made AN/TPS-77 Multi-Role Radars into service to watch its airspace ...
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Lithuania told residents to go to shelters after detecting a flying object: The object was likely a drone which entered from Poland, defense minister Robertas ...
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Suspicious Object Found in Lithuania: “It Flew In From Poland”: "An object that may have entered Lithuania from Polish territory earlier on Sunday was found in ...
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Interior minister asks to extend military protection of Lithuania’s Kaliningrad border
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3082220/interior-minister-asks-to-extend-military-protection-of-lithuania-s-kaliningrad-border
defence-blog.com Oct 07
Lithuania gets its first Switchblade 600 attack drones: Lithuania has received its first batch of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, U.S ...
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Lithuania Sends Troops to Border Over Putin Mobilization Concern: Lithuania has deployed around 100 troops to its border with the Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad ...
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Lithuania deploys soldiers to guard border with Russia's Kaliningrad: Lithuania is reinforcing its border with the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad as a ...
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Lithuania announces readiness to host permanent US military base: The Lithuanian authorities have announced their readiness to host a permanent US military base ...
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Two opposing migration protests to take place 50 metres apart in Vilnius: Two opposing demonstrations this Saturday, one by opponents of migration and a separate ...
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As part of the Third Army Corps’ Operation “Vivaldi,” fighters from the “Strazh” unit of the State Border Guard Service’s “Pomsta” Brigade ... Show more
Lithuanian defence minister apologises over 48,000-euro staff party: Lithuania's Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas apologised over a party for ministry employees ...
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Not Enough Volunteers: Pistorius Orders Mandatory Assignments to the Lithuania Brigade
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Key FactsPistorius Orders Mandatory Transfers to Lithuania Brigade
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Completing the buildup requires mandatory transfers involving a mid-three-digit number, or several hundred personnel.
- Volunteers currently fill nearly 80 percent of positions; logisticians and information-technology specialists are particularly scarce.
- By the end of 2027, 4,800 soldiers and 200 civilian employees are to be stationed in Rudninkai and Rukla.
- More than 2,500 soldiers volunteered since May; shorter assignments and rotation models are being examined.
Not even three years after the first announcement, it is clear today that the Lithuania Brigade, as planned, will take up its mission on the NATO eastern flank by the end of 2027. Infrastructure, equipment and personnel will be ready in time so that the first fully combat-ready brigade of the Bundeswehr can be deployed abroad.— Boris Pistorius, German Minister of Defence, spoke on the timetable and readiness of the Lithuania Brigade
National Security Council meets: Drone shot down over Lithuania was carrying explosives
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U.S. Army tanks return to Lithuania months after pullout: A U.S. Army heavy battalion equipped with M1 Abrams tanks and an engineer battalion will deploy to ...
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Lithuania does not recognise results of Russian Duma elections, says minister: Lithuania does not recognise the results of Russia’s State Duma election ...
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Lithuanian defence minister begins US visit to discuss security, US troop presence
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3059139/lithuanian-defence-minister-begins-us-visit-to-discuss-security-us-troop-presence
Lithuanian minister says US troop reduction will be short-lived: Lithuania’s foreign minister, currently on a visit to the US, said Thursday that he received ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3056066/lithuanian-minister-says-us-troop-reduction-will-be-short-lived
Lithuania: Downed drone likely a Russian "Gerbera": The drone was probably intended to attack Ukraine, the Lithuanian government explains. However ...
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Trump envoy for Belarus visits Lithuania to discuss political prisoners: US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Belarus, John Coale, is visiting Lithuania ...
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US delivery of HIMARS delayed, says Lithuanian military chief: The United States is currently behind schedule in delivering HIMARS artillery systems to Lithuania ...
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The National Museum opens Exhibition ‘The Book Culture of Belarusian Tatars’: The National Museum opens Exhibition ‘The Book Culture of Belarusian Tatars’
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Xizang Psychiatric Hospital Executives Jailed in Insurance Fraud Case: Xizang Psychiatric Hospital Executives Jailed in Insurance Fraud Case - The defendants ...
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German Armed Forces want to inspire soldiers for the Panzer Brigade with "taster trips"
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‘We have top officers, but their hands are tied’: Is Lithuania adapting to modern warfare?
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3039140/we-have-top-officers-but-their-hands-are-tied-is-lithuania-adapting-to-modern-warfare
Russian attacks on EU 'highly likely' to escalate, Lithuanian FM says: While commending Berlin for attributing the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia ...
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CNA Sep 04
'Singapore's perpetual karma is to be relevant': Tommy Koh looks back on 55 years in global diplomacy
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Lithuania's Foreign Minister: Russia likely to expand attacks on the EU: Lithuania's Foreign Minister praises Berlin for attributing the attempted drone ...
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Frozen Russian assets are “one of those options” to fund Ukraine, says Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
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"Russia calculates that if Europe is divided, support for Ukraine will decrease. It won't happen."
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Lithuania marks 33rd anniversary of final Soviet troop withdrawal: Lithuania on Monday marks the 33rd anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from its ...
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Amid drone threat, Lithuania deploys air defence system near capital Vilnius: The Lithuanian Armed Forces have deployed a medium-range NASAMS air defence system ...
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Lithuania considers hosting more US troops as Washington reviews European presence
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3035060/lithuania-considers-hosting-more-us-troops-as-washington-reviews-european-presence
SHA begins verification of Sh10m-plus NHIF legacy claims: SHA has begun verifying pending claims of Sh10 million and above owed to Level 5 and Level 6 healthcare ...
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Poland and Baltics tighten critical infrastructure security amid Russian threat concerns
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3017342/poland-and-baltics-tighten-critical-infrastructure-security-amid-russian-threat-concerns
Veteran diplomat and lawyer Tommy Koh to retire from foreign service, receives lifetime distinguished service award
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AeroTime Aug 06
Lithuania warns Russia could use Ukrainian drones in false flag attack - AeroTime
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Lithuanian PM says threat level unchanged after warning of possible ‘false flag’ attacks
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3013271/lithuanian-pm-says-threat-level-unchanged-after-warning-of-possible-false-flag-attacks
German brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews: As Germany prepares to permanently station thousands of troops in Lithuania ...
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Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be permanently stationed in Lithuania by the end of 2027. Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys explains why ... Show more
UNITED24 Media Aug 05
Lithuania Plans €12 Million Allocation to Support Ukrainian Refugees: Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance proposed providing over €12.2M ($13.2M) to aid Ukrainian ...
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Lithuanian FM calls for ‘firm response’ from NATO after Russian missile lands in Poland
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The men behind Ruto's next big plan for Kenya: The men behind Ruto’s next big plan for Kenya
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Paid articlePaywallNo sign yet of airBaltic scaling back in Lithuania – minister: Lithuania has seen no indication that Latvian carrier airBaltic plans to reduce its operations or ...
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Lithuania prepares contingency plan if AirBaltic cuts flights or leaves altogether
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Lithuania sees no major disruption from EU's Entry/Exit System, despite problems elsewhere
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Taiwan, Lithuania resume talks on new investment action plan - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan and Lithuania have resumed negotiations on a new economic cooperation action ...
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Former Lithuanian military officer says service ended after raising procurement concerns
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2997093/former-lithuanian-military-officer-says-service-ended-after-raising-procurement-concerns
German brigade troops to arrive at Lithuania’s Rūdninkai base this autumn, minister says
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2993182/german-brigade-troops-to-arrive-at-lithuania-s-rudninkai-base-this-autumn-minister-says
Lithuania's defence minister: armed forces must expand capacity as recruit interest rises
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Lithuanian military to guard LNG terminal amid warnings of Russian provocations: Lithuania’s military has been deployed to help protect the country’s liquefied ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2997134/lithuanian-military-to-guard-lng-terminal-amid-warnings-of-russian-provocations
OpinionSHA transparency vital: There is a need for full disclosure in contracts entered by SHA and other public entities.
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Putin looks for new targets in Baltics as Ukraine invasion stalls, Lithuania's defense minister warns
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The Kremlin is looking for fresh escalation as its war effort in Ukraine stalls, and sees the Baltic countries and Poland as the "closest targets ... Show more
Lithuania’s FM assures Belarus policy remains unchanged despite programme wording
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Seven charged in Lithuanian military bribery probe over alleged draft evasion scheme
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2976369/seven-charged-in-lithuanian-military-bribery-probe-over-alleged-draft-evasion-scheme
Lithuania’s first offshore wind farm not viable without state funding, minister says
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2977211/lithuania-s-first-offshore-wind-farm-not-viable-without-state-funding-minister-says
Lithuanian PM-designate presents cabinet lineup, keeps current foreign minister: Prime Minister-designate Mindaugas Sinkevičius on Friday submitted his proposed ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2979111/lithuanian-pm-designate-presents-cabinet-lineup-keeps-current-foreign-minister
FG has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023 – Official: He also highlighted progress under the revised Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF 2.0) ...
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Lithuanian president's aide says foreign minister Budrys likely to keep his job: Asta Skaisgirytė, the foreign policy adviser to Lithuania's president has ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2969067/lithuanian-president-s-aide-says-foreign-minister-budrys-likely-to-keep-his-job
Outgoing Lithuanian prime minister to return to social security ministry: Lithuania's outgoing Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has said she will return to lead the ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2968082/outgoing-lithuanian-prime-minister-to-return-to-social-security-ministry
Lithuanian president puts foreign minister on notice over China relations: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has said the future of Foreign Minister Kęstutis ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2965080/lithuanian-president-puts-foreign-minister-on-notice-over-china-relations
Lithuanian military issues yellow air threat alert for Vilnius region: The Lithuanian military has declared a yellow-level air threat alert for Vilnius county ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2959035/lithuanian-military-issues-yellow-air-threat-alert-for-vilnius-region
Lithuania backs EU-wide entry ban for Russians who fought in Ukraine: Lithuania has expressed support for a European Union proposal to bar Russian soldiers who ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2961181/lithuania-backs-eu-wide-entry-ban-for-russians-who-fought-in-ukraine
Lithuanian Foreign Minister: “The Russians aren’t interested in our ideas. They need to see steel.”
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Paid articlePaywallLithuania to prioritise ending seasonal clock changes during EU presidency: Ending the biannual switching between summer and winter time will be a key priority ...
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"New phase" - | With "real combat power": Minister explains Lithuania's plan for the German armored brigade
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"Russian society should feel what it has done to Ukraine.": Luxembourgish soldiers are also securing NATO's eastern flank against Russia in Lithuania ...
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Paid articlePaywallShould algorithms dictate the price for gig workers? Lithuanian government is divided
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Lithuania leads ‘rat race’ to host US troops in Europe, says minister: Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said regional nations will work together to show that ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2951178/lithuania-leads-rat-race-to-host-us-troops-in-europe-says-minister
US nuclear weapons would only be deployed in crisis or war – Lithuanian defence minister
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2950224/us-nuclear-weapons-would-only-be-deployed-in-crisis-or-war-lithuanian-defence-minister
NATO aircraft have reportedly shot down a drone in Latvian airspace for the first time, LRT reported.
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Key FactsNATO Downs Drone Over Latvian Airspace First Time
Jun 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- NATO fighter jets intercepted and destroyed a drone that entered Latvia's airspace near Berzgale.
- Latvian forces believe the drone was diverted by Russian electronic warfare tactics.
- The operation involved two French Rafale jets, with no reported injuries or damage.
- Since 2004, NATO has defended Baltic airspace as these countries lack their own fighter aircraft.
Thanks to 'swift decisions and professional handling,' a drone that had flown into Latvia could be shot down successfully for the first time.— Andris Kulbergs, Latvia's prime minister; wrote on X regarding the drone incident.