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Published on 10:58 GMT

Lithuania prepares for war building a 950km kill zone along Russia and Belarus orders

Lithuania is preparing to carve a 20-metre-wide network of anti-mobility trenches along its borders with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, as NATO’s eastern flank accelerates preparations for a potential conflict. The Lithuanian cabinet has …

Source: LondonlovesBusiness - Pending
Published on 03:47 GMT

Ukrainian Crosses Belarus-Lithuania Border Through Pond And Seeks Asylum In Lithuania

A Ukrainian citizen waded across a pond on the Belarus-Lithuania border and requested asylum in Lithuania. On the night of Aug. 1, Lithuanian border guards recorded an illegal border crossing near the village of Jurgonis in the Šalčininkai district. …

Source: Reformation - Neutral
Published on 03:47 GMT

Lithuania Plans To Strengthen Border Defense Line With Belarus And Russia Through Wetland Restoration And Fortification ...

The Lithuanian government approved a draft resolution on military counter-mobility measures prepared by the Lithuanian Defense Ministry. The measures outlined in the draft are intended to make it more difficult for a potential adversary to enter Lithuania …

Source: Reformation - Neutral
Published on 08:53 GMT

Lithuania Fortifies Borders With Belarus and Russia With New Defensive Zones and Barriers

Lithuania’s government has approved a package of measures to strengthen border defenses, including the creation of counter-mobility zones, the restoration of wetlands, and the installation of engineering barriers at key infrastructure. The announcement was …

Source: UNITED24 Media - Pending
Published on 11:21 GMT

Lithuania selects Andrius Blaževičius’ How to Divorce During the War for the Oscars

13/08/2026 - The Sundance Best Directing Award winner will represent the Baltic country in the race for the Best International Feature Film Academy Award How to Divorce During the War by Andrius Blaževičius Lithuania has selected Andrius …

Source: Cineuropa - Neutral
Published on 03:47 GMT

Association Of Belarusian Parents In Lithuania Supports Parliament Speaker’s Position On Language Of Communication

The Association of Belarusian Parents in Lithuania has supported the position of Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Juozas Olekas that municipal authorities should use Belarusian rather than Russian when communicating with Belarusians. At the same time, the …

Source: Reformation - Neutral
Published on 10:58 GMT

MoFA receives credentials copy from Ambassador of Republic of Lithuania

ABU DHABI (WAM) Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs, Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, received a copy of the credentials of Ernestas Mickus, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Arab Emirates. Alshamsi wished the new ambassador success in …

Source: Aletihad - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 09:32 GMT

Lithuania hold on to reach last four; France end Romania's run

ORADEA (Romania) - A thrilling day of FIBA U16 EuroBasket action saw the Semi-Final lineup confirmed, with more standout performances. Stay up to date with the tournament and check out the latest results, group standings and competition system for all the …

Source: FIBA Basketball - Neutral
Published on 05:31 GMT

Sexual assault survivors in Lithuania face long waits for help – and lost evidence

Source: LRT - Public Broadcaster
Published on 06:32 GMT

Podcast | From a fish to the fall of Lithuania’s PM

In this episode: Last year, Lithuanian journalist Šarūnas Černiauskas began investigating his prime minister’s finances. What started as a seemingly small story soon grew into a series of scandals. The government turned against Černiauskas and his …

Source: Follow the Money - Pending