country in northeastern Europe
Arson attempt foiled: Lithuania accuses Russia of attempting an attack on a Starlink facility
n-tv.de/politik/Litauen-wirft-Russland-versuchten-Anschlag-auf-Starlink-Anlage-vor-id31431422.html
Poverty rises in Lithuania, including among people with jobs: Poverty has increased in Lithuania over the past five years, even among people who have jobs ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3084092/poverty-rises-in-lithuania-including-among-people-with-jobs
Drone enters Lithuanian airspace and crashes: NATO fighter jets scrambled, citizens were warned: A drone caused an alarm in Lithuania by entering its airspace ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/litauen-drohne-absturz-ukraine-100.html
New laser factory opens in Lithuania with ambition to become one of world's largest
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3084168/new-laser-factory-opens-in-lithuania-with-ambition-to-become-one-of-world-s-largest
Lithuania tells residents to go to shelters after detecting suspected drone: Lithuania told residents in central and northern parts of the country to seek ...
reuters.com/world/lithuania-told-residents-go-shelters-after-detecting-flying-object-2026-10-18/
OpinionMilitary threats in NATO countries: Air raid alert in Lithuania: Residents of Lithuania were called to shelters overnight. Latvia also issued a warning ...
taz.de/Menschen-sollen-sich-in-Schutzraeume-begeben-Luftalarm-in-Litauen/!6222320/
Lithuania loses modern pentathlon event over restrictions on Russian, Belarusian athletes
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3087212/lithuania-loses-modern-pentathlon-event-over-restrictions-on-russian-belarusian-athletes
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 ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3083236/survey-lithuanian-youth-expect-at-least-eur1-500-a-month-after-taxes
Relief of queen of Poland-Lithuania, Bona Sforza, unveiled at Bari castle in Italy
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3075354/relief-of-queen-of-poland-lithuania-bona-sforza-unveiled-at-bari-castle-in-italy
Lithuanian trade unions oppose president’s plan to limit migrant workers’ permits
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3083131/lithuanian-trade-unions-oppose-president-s-plan-to-limit-migrant-workers-permits
‘They come to us in droves for help’: Migrants in Lithuania face widespread exploitation
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3081178/they-come-to-us-in-droves-for-help-migrants-in-lithuania-face-widespread-exploitation
Lithuania risks losing more citizens abroad after years of positive migration: After six years in which more Lithuanian citizens returned home than left the ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3080221/lithuania-risks-losing-more-citizens-abroad-after-years-of-positive-migration
Lithuania says Ukrainian drone that struck car entered its airspace from Poland:
notesfrompoland.com/2026/10/19/lithuania-says-ukrainian-drone-that-struck-car-entered-its-airspace-from-poland/
First troops in returning US rotation arrive in Lithuania, president says: The first troops in a returning US military rotation have arrived in Lithuania ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3082052/first-troops-in-returning-us-rotation-arrive-in-lithuania-president-says
Lithuanian minister proposes to ban self-employment for foreign students: Lithuania’s interior minister has proposed banning foreign students from working under ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3081146/lithuanian-minister-proposes-to-ban-self-employment-for-foreign-students
TVP World 16h
Starlink hub arson attack in Lithuania is Russian sabotage, officials say: Officials say the incident is connected to similar attacks in Poland and Bulgaria.
tvpworld.com/95998807/lithuania-starlink-arson-linked-to-russian-sabotage-attacks
Lithuanian minister says Sunday drone crash was part of Ukrainian attack on St Petersburg
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3087078/lithuanian-minister-says-sunday-drone-crash-was-part-of-ukrainian-attack-on-st-petersburg
Vilnius hosts filming of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo TV series: The production of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo TV series is beginning in the Lithuanian ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3082090/vilnius-hosts-filming-of-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-tv-series
Bahamian hairstylist Leandra “Boxer” Johnson’s talents scored her a dream opportunity to style R&B singer and Real Housewives of Atlanta star K ... Show more
Lithuania eyes payouts to bring back diaspora: Lithuania is considering payments of between €2,000 and €5,000 for families returning from abroad ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3075216/lithuania-eyes-payouts-to-bring-back-diaspora
Employment by algorithm: Lithuania moves to tighten rules for platform work: Lithuania’s parliament has taken the first step toward tightening rules for digital ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3081205/employment-by-algorithm-lithuania-moves-to-tighten-rules-for-platform-work
Kaunas is phasing out paper tickets and cash payments in public transport: Kaunas will eliminate paper tickets and cash payments on public transportation ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3081113/kaunas-is-phasing-out-paper-tickets-and-cash-payments-in-public-transport
Lithuania reintroduces 50% train fare discount to alleviate fuel cost hike: A 50% discount on domestic train tickets in Lithuania takes effect Friday for the ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3077076/lithuania-reintroduces-50-train-fare-discount-to-alleviate-fuel-cost-hike
Heritage vs development: Kaunas torn over how to protect its UNESCO-listed architecture
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3077267/heritage-vs-development-kaunas-torn-over-how-to-protect-its-unesco-listed-architecture
Lithuanian PM calls Trump’s easing of Russian diesel sanctions ‘shameful’: Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius on Monday called US President Donald ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3081078/lithuanian-pm-calls-trump-s-easing-of-russian-diesel-sanctions-shameful
Trump says he will consider permanent US military base in Lithuania: US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would consider establishing a permanent US ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3074082/trump-says-he-will-consider-permanent-us-military-base-in-lithuania
How is Lithuania preparing for the worst – war?: Amid increasing alarmism over Russia’s plans for the Baltic states, Lithuania has been preparing for that ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3077302/how-is-lithuania-preparing-for-the-worst-war
Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact: A northern gannet scans the sea for fish from 100 feet (30 meters) in the air ...
phys.org/news/2026-10-vertebrae-plunge-seabirds-survive-high.html
From silence to scandal: How Lithuania’s media portrayed LGBT people after independence
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3073243/from-silence-to-scandal-how-lithuania-s-media-portrayed-lgbt-people-after-independence
European Muslim group expresses concern over anti-Muslim incidents in Lithuania: The European Muslim League has expressed concern over recent incidents targeting ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3073184/european-muslim-group-expresses-concern-over-anti-muslim-incidents-in-lithuania
Trump’s Lithuania base remark sparks excitement – and questions – in Vilnius: A few words from US President Donald Trump were enough to set off a wave of ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3075164/trump-s-lithuania-base-remark-sparks-excitement-and-questions-in-vilnius
Poland and Lithuania prepare to evacuate one million Baltic residents to Poland in event of war
notesfrompoland.com/2026/10/06/poland-and-lithuania-prepare-for-one-million-baltic-refugees-entering-poland-in-event-of-war/
Lithuania considers tax on streaming platforms to support local film industry: Lithuania is considering requiring major digital streaming platforms to contribute ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3076170/lithuania-considers-tax-on-streaming-platforms-to-support-local-film-industry
Lithuania moves to lift constitutional ban on nuclear weapons: What it means: Lithuania’s parliament has taken the first step toward removing a constitutional ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3077164/lithuania-moves-to-lift-constitutional-ban-on-nuclear-weapons-what-it-means
dpaq.de Oct 08
Lithuania deploys soldiers to guard border with Russia's Kaliningrad: Lithuania is reinforcing its border with the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad as a ...
app.ekkow.com/1480853636549787858
Restrictions on hiring foreign workers could cost Lithuania growth, business reps say
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3074378/restrictions-on-hiring-foreign-workers-could-cost-lithuania-growth-business-reps-say
Lithuania, EU and Canada withdraw support for Vilnius disinfo conference under US pressure
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3076091/lithuania-eu-and-canada-withdraw-support-for-vilnius-disinfo-conference-under-us-pressure
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-08/lithuania-sends-troops-to-border-over-putin-mobilization-concern
Paid articlePaywall
Russian Who Swam to Lithuania to Seek Asylum Gets 6 Years in Russian Prison After Return
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/07/russian-who-swam-to-lithuania-to-seek-asylum-gets-6-years-in-russian-prison-after-return-a93912
Lithuania to halve intercity train, bus ticket prices: Lithuania’s government will apply a 50-percent discount on local train services from October 9 until the ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3074352/lithuania-to-halve-intercity-train-bus-ticket-prices
How the Next War in Europe Begins: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are readying themselves to fend off a Russian attack—with the help of the United States ...
theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/11/baltic-defense-russia/688692/
Lithuanian president says anti-Muslm incidents incidents may be orchestrated: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said recurring incidents against the Muslim ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3068362/lithuanian-president-says-anti-muslm-incidents-may-be-orchestrated
How the Next War in Europe Begins: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are readying themselves to fend off a Russian attack—with the help of the United States ...
theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/11/baltic-defense-russia/688692/
A 68-year-old Russian man who swam from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad (German: Königsberg) to Lithuania seeking asylum has been sentenced to six years in ... Show more
l.euronews.com
l.euronews.com
While citizens in Lithuania are weaving camouflage nets and financing drones for Ukraine, support in Germany now looks different ... Show more
Lithuania takes further step towards lifting nuclear weapons ban: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Lithuania’s move, alongside broader ...
euronews.com/2026/10/06/lithuania-takes-further-step-towards-lifting-nuclear-weapons-ban
Lithuanian parliament backs removing constitutional ban on nuclear weapons: Lithuania’s parliament voted Tuesday to advance a constitutional amendment that would ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3074149/lithuanian-parliament-backs-removing-constitutional-ban-on-nuclear-weapons
Lithuanian lawmakers seek new ways to preserve citizenship after referendum efforts fail
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3070123/lithuanian-lawmakers-seek-new-ways-to-preserve-citizenship-after-referendum-efforts-fail
As clocks turn back, Lithuania renews its push to end Europe’s time-change debate
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3073172/as-clocks-turn-back-lithuania-renews-its-push-to-end-europe-s-time-change-debate
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal arrives in Lithuania: One of the greatest centres in National Basketball Association (NBA) history, Shaquille O'Neal ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3067254/nba-legend-shaquille-o-neal-arrives-in-lithuania
Foreign workers become increasingly vital to Lithuania’s agricultural sector: Foreign workers are increasingly filling labour shortages in Lithuania’s ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3068210/foreign-workers-become-increasingly-vital-to-lithuania-s-agricultural-sector
Lithuania says it would pay the cost if US establishes military base: Lithuania is ready to pay the cost to set up a permanent US military base if Washington ...
reuters.com/world/lithuania-says-it-would-pay-cost-if-us-establishes-military-base-2026-10-06/
The number of Lithuanian school students learning Russian as a second foreign language has fallen by more than 40 percent since Russia's full-scale ... Show more
Sinkevičius, Nausėda and Kasčiūnas seen as Lithuania’s most influential politicians
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3073081/sinkevicius-nauseda-and-kasciunas-seen-as-lithuania-s-most-influential-politicians
Four face suspicion over alleged Quran burning in Vilnius: The Vilnius Regional Prosecutor’s Office has brought suspicions against four people over the alleged ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3073370/four-face-suspicion-over-alleged-quran-burning-in-vilnius
Poland and Lithuania prepare for emergencies: Poland and Lithuania are developing an international evacuation plan for serious crises or military threats ...
de.euronews.com/2026/09/27/fur-den-ernstfall-polen-und-litauen-planen-die-evakuierung-uber-den-suwalki-korridor
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned on Tuesday that Lithuania's move and plans to expand the US and NATO military presence in the region could further ... Show more
l.euronews.com
l.euronews.com
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 ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3068292/two-opposing-migration-protests-to-take-place-50-metres-apart-in-vilnius
TVP World Oct 03
Vilnius airport reopens after drone alert lifted: Vilnius airport in Lithuania was closed for less than an hour on Saturday and NATO Baltic Air Policing jets ...
tvpworld.com/95734496/vilnius-airport-reopens-after-drone-alert-lifted
Lithuania sees one of EU’s fastest housing price increases: Housing prices in Lithuania rose 14.3% over the last year, one of the fastest increases in the ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3070062/lithuania-sees-one-of-eu-s-fastest-housing-price-increases
Ed Sheeran will be joined by a ‘special guest’ at next show after all support acts dropped out over Macklemore saga
the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/news/ed-sheeran-special-guest-atlanta-b3060892.html
Key FactsSpecial guest reportedly planned for Ed Sheeran’s Atlanta show
Oct 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: the-independent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: the-independent.com
- All support acts booked for the U.S. dates withdrew last month in solidarity with Macklemore.
- Macklemore was removed from the tour last month after making pro-Palestinian remarks in New Jersey.
- Sheeran has performed his last three tour concerts without support acts; protesters gathered outside the first on September 19.
- Macklemore later announced a Free Palestine tour in Paris, London and Dublin, with proceeds intended to support Palestinian organizations.
What happened in Israel, and at the music festival on October 7th, was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate.— Ed Sheeran onstage during a solo concert addressing his stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict; remarks about Israel and Gaza
How the Next War in Europe Begins: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are readying themselves to fend off a Russian attack—with the help of the United States ...
theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/11/baltic-defense-russia/688692/
Lithuania to ban Belarusian, Russian artists who performed in occupied Ukraine: Lithuania’s government on Wednesday approved a proposal to ban Belarusian and ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3068216/lithuania-to-ban-belarusian-russian-artists-who-performed-in-occupied-ukraine
Vilnius Airport closed after drone alert - | NATO jets alerted: A suspected drone from Belarus is flying towards Lithuania, the National Center for Crisis ...
diepresse.com/41321085/flughafen-vilnius-nach-drohnenalarm-geschlossen-nato-jets-alarmiert
Lithuania to ban Belarusian, Russian nationals from owning property near strategic sites
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3068236/lithuania-to-ban-belarusian-russian-nationals-from-owning-property-near-strategic-sites
American troops are coming back to Lithuania. Will they stay?: After a six-month break, US troops are set to return to Lithuania, with about 1 ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3068243/american-troops-are-coming-back-to-lithuania-will-they-stay
Lithuanian Catholic Church to investigate sexual abuse of minors since independence
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3069079/lithuanian-catholic-church-to-investigate-sexual-abuse-of-minors-since-independence
Poland and Lithuania preparing cross-border evacuation plan: The Suwałki gap, a strip of territory linking Poland and Lithuania - | and therefore connecting the ...
euronews.com/2026/09/27/poland-and-lithuania-preparing-cross-border-evacuation-plan-for-baltic-states
Incidents in Lithuania, Poland, Baltic Sea: Russia's Gerbera drone tests Europe's defenses - | and there's a method to it
tz.de/politik/mit-billigdrohne-gerbera-russland-testet-europas-luftverteidigung-zr-94509509.html
"Russia is already testing NATO Article 5, it will test our limits and whether this alliance can be erased."
Lithuanian General Raimundas Vaikšnoras ... Show more
Lithuania targets 5.38% defence spending as NATO bolsters Baltic security: A drone over Lithuanian airspace was downed by NATO jets in September ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2340228/lithuania-targets-5-38-defence-spending-as-nato-bolsters-baltic-security
Lithuania moves to lift ban on nuclear weapons as ‘Russians do not attack the strong’
euobserver.com/239820/lithuania-moves-to-lift-ban-on-nuclear-weapons-as-russians-do-not-attack-the-strong/
Lithuania to test air raid sirens on Tuesday: Lithuania will test its public warning and information system on Tuesday, with warning sirens sounding for three ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3067027/lithuania-to-test-air-raid-sirens-on-tuesday
Lithuania launches largest annual national mobilisation drills: Lithuania on Friday launched its largest annual national mobilization exercise ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3063110/lithuania-launches-largest-annual-national-mobilisation-drills
I worry about Russian miscalculation in Baltics – interview with Britain’s top general
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3066114/i-worry-about-russian-miscalculation-in-baltics-interview-with-britain-s-top-general
Vilnius dismisses new Russian threat over Kaliningrad as ‘psychological pressure’
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3067404/vilnius-dismisses-new-russian-threat-over-kaliningrad-as-psychological-pressure
EC says it is ‘carefully assessing’ Baltic request for €500 million in drone defences
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3063141/ec-says-it-is-carefully-assessing-baltic-request-for-eur500-million-in-drone-defences
