Belarus balloons close Vilnius Airport in hybrid attack
Lithuania accuses Belarus of a cynical hybrid attack as smuggler balloons shut Vilnius Airport. Read the latest on escalating tensions and the €1m defence plan.
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Lithuania reopens Belarus border crossings
Lithuania reopens two key border crossings with Belarus after a closure sparked by smuggling balloons. The move aims to free stranded trucks, but Vilnius warns the border could shut again. Read the latest.
Vilnius: Europe's Top Budget Christmas Destination
Discover Vilnius, Lithuania, named Europe's most affordable Christmas city break for 2025 with flights from £35 and a magical festive atmosphere.
World Cup Qualifiers: Tense Finale for Germany & Netherlands
Germany and the Netherlands face crucial World Cup qualifiers tonight. Can they secure automatic qualification, or will they face the playoffs? Follow the drama.
Lukashenko threatens seizure of 1,000 Lithuanian lorries
Belarus's leader threatens to confiscate over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks after border closures. Read the latest on this escalating diplomatic crisis.
Belarus threatens to seize 1,200 Lithuanian trucks
Belarus's authoritarian leader threatens to confiscate over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks stranded by a closed border, escalating tensions with the NATO member. Read the latest on this diplomatic crisis.
Vilnius Airport evacuated in security scare
Lithuania's main international airport faced emergency evacuation after security breach discovery, marking the third major European travel disruption this week as authorities investigate potential threats.
Vilnius Airport halts flights due to balloon invasion
Lithuania's capital faces unprecedented travel disruption as mysterious giant balloons drift into flight paths, forcing Vilnius Airport to suspend all operations in dramatic safety move.
Military balloons force Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as rogue military balloons breach airspace, sparking major security alert and disrupting flights across Lithuania.
Lithuania to shoot down Belarus smuggling balloons
Lithuania has granted its military authority to destroy suspicious aerial objects from Belarus amid rising concerns over organised crime and national security threats using low-tech smuggling methods.
Lithuania closes airspace to Russia and Belarus
Lithuania closes airspace to Russian and Belarusian aircraft as Viktor Orban's controversial Vatican meeting with Pope Francis creates diplomatic waves across Europe.
Vilnius Airport shut after Belarus balloons breach airspace
Vilnius Airport faces emergency closure after mysterious balloons from Belarusian territory breach Lithuanian airspace, raising security alarms in NATO territory.
Russian jets violate NATO airspace near Lithuania
Two Russian military aircraft illegally entered NATO airspace near Lithuania, prompting swift interception by German fighter jets in a serious escalation of tensions.
Weather balloon forces Lithuanian airport shutdown
A mysterious weather balloon incursion has triggered unprecedented airspace closures across Lithuania, grounding flights and raising serious security concerns in the Baltic region.
Wagner Mercenaries Infiltrate Europe - NATO Alert
Exclusive intelligence reveals Wagner Group fighters are operating covertly across Europe, with Poland and Lithuania on high alert as Russia's private army establishes new footholds.
Stray balloons force Vilnius Airport to halt flights
Lithuania's main international airport faces temporary shutdown as mysterious balloons drift into critical airspace, raising security concerns and disrupting travel plans.
Lithuania: Russia violates NATO airspace again
Moscow accused of flying military aircraft through Lithuanian airspace without authorization in latest provocation against NATO territory. The incident comes amid heightened regional security concerns.
Lithuania: NATO has 7 years to prepare for Russia conflict
Exclusive: In a chilling assessment, Lithuania's defence chief reveals NATO has approximately 7 years to prepare for potential Russian confrontation as Vladimir Putin's military rebuilds capacity.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Vilnius Airport disrupted by hot air balloons
Discover why Vilnius Airport faces regular flight disruptions as hot air balloons create unexpected aerial challenges above Lithuania's capital.
Lithuania approves defence barrier with Belarus and Russia
Lithuania approves construction of a first-line defence system along its borders with Belarus and Russia, marking a significant hardening of NATO's eastern frontier amid regional security concerns.
Lithuania urges citizens to build bomb shelters
Lithuania's civil protection agency issues stark warning for citizens to prepare bomb shelters as tensions with Russia escalate. Defence minister confirms preparations for potential conflict.
UK Defence Minister's jet hit by GPS jamming attack
A Spanish Air Force plane carrying the UK's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, was subjected to a sophisticated GPS jamming attack near Russian territory. The incident, described as 'serious', highlights escalating electronic warfare threats to NATO flights
Lithuanian man saves Irish pub with 4,000km rescue mission
A Lithuanian man travels across Europe to save a historic Irish pub from closure, creating an extraordinary tale of community and cross-continental friendship.
Lithuania dismantles Russian spy ring in Vilnius
Lithuanian intelligence exposes a sophisticated Russian spy network operating in Vilnius, arresting a suspect linked to the Wagner Group and foiling plans to recruit operatives for sabotage.
Baltic CEOs: 'We Are Next' If Ukraine Falls
Top executives from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania issue a stark warning to Germany and the West, calling for immediate and decisive military support for Ukraine to prevent a wider conflict.
Tsikhanouskaya Urges US to Maintain Pressure on Belarus Regime
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls for sustained US support against Alexander Lukashenko's regime, warning of regional instability during key Washington meetings.
European Operation Busts Alleged Belarusian Spy Ring
A sweeping pan-European security operation has uncovered a sophisticated alleged Belarusian spy network, leading to multiple arrests across several countries and raising serious concerns about foreign interference.
Deadly gas explosion destroys apartment block in Vilnius
A powerful gas explosion in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius has killed one person, injured multiple others, and caused severe damage to a residential building, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
Lithuania summons Polish envoy over border guard incident
Lithuania demands answers from Poland after its border guards allegedly damaged a vehicle and used aggressive tactics against Lithuanian officers during a migrant patrol near the Belarusian frontier.
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