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europe5 days ago•3 min saved

Lithuanian leaders shelter as drone alert halts Vilnius activities

Lithuania’s president and prime minister were rushed to emergency shelters in Vilnius as a drone air alert halted flights and ground transport; the alert has since been lifted and the drone’s origin is not yet confirmed. NATO jets were deployed in an attempt to locate or down the drone. The incident comes amid a string of Baltic drone incursions, with Estonia later reporting that a NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone nearby, amid broader tensions over who is directing such drones and possible Russian interference.

via BBC|

#baltic-states #drone #europe

europe6 days ago•2 min saved

Drone alert near Belarus border closes Vilnius airport, NATO monitors Baltic airspace

A suspected drone approaching from Belarus triggered an air alert in Lithuania, leading to the temporary closure of Vilnius Airport. Lithuania’s defence ministry activated NATO’s Baltic Air Policing and Latvia warned of a possible threat, though the alert was later lifted.

via Euronews.com|

#belarus-border #drone #europe

music9 days ago•17 min saved

Eurovision 2026: Denmark, Italy, Cyprus Among Early Favorites in Vienna Final

A Rolling Stone preview spotlights Denmark, Italy, Cyprus, and Lithuania as early frontrunners for Eurovision 2026, highlighting Denmark’s Før Vi Går Hjem, Italy’s Per Sempre Sì, Cyprus’ Jalla, and Lithuania’s Sólo Quiero Más as standout entries among 25 finalists, with Belgium’s Essyla also in contention for the win in Vienna.

via Rolling Stone|

#cyprus #denmark #eurovision

politics1 month ago•181 min saved

Lithuania and Latvia Block Slovak PM's Moscow Airspace Route

Lithuania and Latvia said they will not permit Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to fly through their airspace on his planned Moscow trip for Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, aligning with EU caution toward Kyiv’s war and signaling ongoing friction with Bratislava; Fico criticized the EU stance and vowed to find another route as he did last year, while Slovakia signaled it could veto new sanctions on Russia unless it receives assurances about the Druzhba pipeline.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#airspace #lithuania #politics

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Tusk ties 2019 NATO exclusion push to Moscow-leak fears

Polish PM Donald Tusk says Lithuania asked in 2019 to exclude Hungary from a NATO meeting over suspicions Budapest would share sensitive information with Moscow, amid new leaks about Hungarian officials' contacts with Russia; Hungary denies wrongdoing but an investigation is ordered, while Lithuania’s past-in-talks accounts and Moscow’s response remain unclear.

via Euronews.com|

#hungary #leaks #lithuania

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Baltic Tensions: Hybrid Pressure Mounts on German Forces in Lithuania

Russia is increasing hybrid pressure on EU/NATO forces in Lithuania, using surveillance drones, airspace violations and psychological operations against the German Bundeswehr stationed there. NATO Baltic air policing and German-led defense efforts are responding, while experts note the legal grey area around such actions and the aim to unsettle troops rather than trigger a conventional attack.

via Euronews.com|

#airspace-incursions #bundeswehr #hybrid-warfare

politics4 months ago•110 min saved

Zelensky mocks Belarus’ rights gap as Lukashenko’s dog becomes talking point in Vilnius

In Vilnius, Zelensky framed unity with Poland and Lithuania and warned against Belarus’s growing dependence on Moscow, joking that Lukashenko’s dog has more rights than Belarusians. He highlighted Belarus as a launch base for Russian strikes and drones, thanked Lithuania and Poland for support amid ongoing Ukrainian energy outages, and noted the anniversary of the 1863 uprising, with Belarusian opposition figures attending the events.

via kyivindependent.com|

#belarus #lithuania #lukashenko

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Lithuanian Protests Highlight Fight for Media Independence

In Lithuania, a unique situation is emerging where a cat could potentially influence the future of the country's public broadcaster, highlighting a quirky aspect of democratic engagement and media influence.

via politico.eu|

#cat #democracy #lithuania

world5 months ago•6 min saved

Belarusian Balloons Fuel Hybrid Tensions in Lithuania

Giant balloons carrying contraband from Belarus into Lithuania are being used in what Lithuania suspects is a hybrid attack to destabilize and exert political pressure, leading to border security measures, airport closures, and increased military patrols, amid broader tensions involving Russia and Western sanctions.

via BBC|

#balloons #belarus #hybrid-warfare

world5 months ago•3 min saved

EU Considers Sanctions as Belarusian Weather Balloons Disrupt Lithuanian Airport

Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated as Belarusian weather balloons, used for cigarette smuggling, have repeatedly forced the closure of Lithuania's main airport, with Lithuania accusing Belarus of a hybrid attack aimed at disrupting its economy and security. Lithuania has responded with security measures and offers to develop technology to counter such disruptions.

via NPR|

#airport-closures #belarus #hybrid-attack

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Belarus weather balloons cause airport closures amid hybrid tensions with Lithuania and Europe

Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated as Belarusian weather balloons, used for cigarette smuggling, have repeatedly disrupted Vilnius airport, leading Lithuania to consider border closures and develop advanced airspace security measures amid accusations of hybrid attacks.

via AP News|

#airport-closures #belarus #hybrid-attack

world6 months ago•5 min saved

German Brigade Deploys Advanced Leopard 2A8 Tanks to NATO

Germany is deploying its most advanced Leopard 2A8 tanks with a new brigade to Lithuania, marking its first major permanent military deployment abroad since WWII, as a deterrent against Russia and in response to lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing modern armor and combined maneuver warfare capabilities.

via Business Insider|

#germany #leopard-2a8 #lithuania

world7 months ago•8 min saved

Lithuania Closes Border and Shoots Down Balloons Amid Cross-Border Incidents

Lithuania has authorized shooting down balloons crossing from Belarus, considering it a hybrid attack and has temporarily closed its border, amid increased tensions and airspace incursions linked to hybrid warfare tactics by Russia and Belarus.

via The War Zone|

#balloons #border-security #hybrid-attack

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Lithuania Closes Border with Belarus Over Balloon Incidents

Lithuania closed its border with Belarus after dozens of helium balloons entered its airspace, which Lithuania attributes to hybrid threats and smuggling activities, prompting a strong response and international solidarity amid heightened tensions involving NATO and Russian activities in the region.

via CNN|

#airspace-violations #balloons #belarus

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Lithuania plans to close Belarus border over balloon smuggling incidents

Lithuania has warned it will shoot down balloons used for cigarette smuggling from Belarus, closing border crossings and airports affected by these incursions, as part of its response to hybrid attacks and airspace violations, with plans to consult NATO.

via BBC|

#balloons #belarus #border