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Wet summer threatens rural tourism in Lithuania
Baltic News Network
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June 30, 2025
The rainy start to summer has cast a shadow over Lithuania’s rural tourism sector, with guesthouses reporting massive cancellations, with up to 80% of guests changing their plans, LRT reports. Water-based businesses are also suffering, as people...
The NATO Meeting in The Hague and the Latest Developments in the International Security Environment
Diplomat magazine EU
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June 30, 2025
Conclusions and Lessons for Military and Intelligence Services “Geopolitics does not forgive ignorance and does not reward indecision.” — adapted from Zbigniew Brzezinski By Corneliu Pivariu The NATO meeting held in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025,...
Estonia ships majority of recyclable paper waste to other countries
ERR
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June 30, 2025
Estonia generates over 100,000 tons of paper and cardboard waste each year. Less than a tenth of that is recycled domestically, with the majority sent to Lithuania and Finland, as recycling is not economically viable for companies in Estonia. Due...
A dog goes for a ride — and other news in pictures
The Times
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Charlie Cumming, 17 and Ezra Cox, 22, apprentice piano makers, carry a set of keys to their workshop in North Yorkshire. The pair work at Cavendish Pianos in Skipton, the only manufacturer of pianos in the UK, which is trying to revive the dying...
EU’s Modernisation Fund disburses EUR 3.66 billion for clean energy projects in nine countries
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 4, 2025
The largest beneficiary of the latest disbursement is Poland, which will receive EUR 1.33 billion for its projects, followed by the Czech Republic, with EUR 1.05 billion, and Romania, with EUR 712.3 million. Hungary will get EUR 181.3 million,...
Finland Pulls Out of Ottawa Mine Ban Pact
Kyiv Post
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July 4, 2025
Finnish President Alexander Stubb approved the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines, citing a “deteriorated security situation.” Finland’s decision will take effect six months after it...
Romania tops EU grain exports for the 2024-2025 season
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
BUCHAREST, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Romania has emerged as the European Union's leading grain exporter for the 2024-2025 commercial year (between July 2024-June 2025), recording the largest wheat, barley, and corn exports in the bloc, according to...
Lithuania is increasingly wary of remote work and meetings from beach
Baltic News Network
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June 26, 2025
Working from home, or from a sunnier location, became commonplace during the pandemic, and in many places it has still maintained its position, but efforts can also be observed to bring employees back to the office, writes LRT. Kaunas City...
What is Jonas Valanciunas' net worth in 2025? Exploring NBA veteran’s career earnings, endorsements, and more
The Times of India
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What is Jonas Valanciunas' net worth in 2025? (Image Credit: Getty Images) Jonas Valanciunas was drafted into the NBA by the Toronto Raptors in 2011. He is a Lithuanian player who started nine of the 32 games he played from the Sacramento Kings’...
Lithuania And Germany Reaffirm Defense Ties At NATO Summit
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. On the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to discuss key bilateral and...
Lithuania Joins UN Climate Preparations In Germany
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18. The 62nd session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies opened in Bonn, Germany, on June 16, kicking off two weeks of intense climate negotiations and technical deliberations. Conference participants...
Lithuania warns Europe against making ‘big mistake’ of breaking off from US defense industry
Breaking Defense
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June 24, 2025
Kestutis Budrys, Lithuania’s foreign minister, during a Bloomberg Television interview at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Bloomberg via Getty Images) BELFAST — Europe...
Heat betting on No. 20 draft pick becoming the next Lithuanian NBA standout
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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June 27, 2025
MIAMI — When the Heat selected Kasparas Jakucionis in the first round of the draft, they added him to a very small fraternity of select NBA players. Jakucionis — drafted at No. 20 by the Miami Heat on Wednesday — becomes only the fourth active NBA...
Lithuanian Minister Promotes Economic Partnership During Berlin Visit
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. On June 23–24, Lithuanian Minister of the Economy and Innovation Lukas Savickas visited Berlin to take part in Tag der Industrie 2025 (TDI), Germany's flagship industry conference hosted by...
Zaha Hadid Architects Wins Competition for New Arrivals Terminal at Vilnius Airport, Lithuania
ArchDaily
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June 27, 2025
New Arrivals Terminal at Vilnius Airport Render. Image © Negativ Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
New legislation to facilitate RES development in Lithuania
CEENERGYNEWS
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June 27, 2025
The Lithuanian parliament, Seimas, has adopted the legislative package implementing the RED III Directive into national law. Lithuania is one of the first countries to implement the Directive. The package of legislation aims to accelerate the...
Nordic Baltic Hydrogen Corridor received EU funding support
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 4, 2025
The project partners of the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) – Finland’s Gasgrid, Estonia’s Elering, Latvia’s Conexus Baltic Grid, Lithuania’s Amber Grid, Poland’s Gaz-System, and Germany’s Ontras have signed a grant agreement with the...
ZHA wins second major Vilnius transport contest with airport victory
The Architects’ Journal
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June 27, 2025
The London firm has been named overall winner of the contest – selected ahead of rival finalists One Works of Italy, and Lithuanian firms UAB Aplan, IMPLMNT architects, and UAB Baltic Engineers. The appointment comes four years after ZHA won an...
Betsson Strengthens European Foothold with Strategic Lithuania Rebrand
Top News
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In a decisive move to consolidate its presence in the European gaming market, Betsson Group has officially launched its flagship brand in Lithuania, transitioning from its existing Betsafe operation. This rebranding marks a calculated step to...
New“Green Corridor” Streamlines Lithuania's Defense Projects
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 27. The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense has introduced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at accelerating the growth of the defense and security industry, Trend reports. These...