Lithuania
Better than the Med: Europe’s other great sea remains underrated
Like the Mediterranean, this sea and its eight countries are rich in attractions and culture – but there are far fewer crowds.
- Brian Johnston
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Russian planes violate Lithuanian airspace as Putin hits back at ‘unfriendly’ sanctions
The latest incident comes after the US imposed tough new measures against Russia’s oil industry, and Moscow warns of a “staggering” response if Ukraine is given long-range missiles.
- Andrius Sytas
Star resort reopens in one of Europe’s less-visited countries
For now, Lithuania remains that rarity in Europe: a place not yet over-touristed.
- Julietta Jameson
Trump says Russian drone breach in Poland may have been a ‘mistake’
The US president’s take was in contrast to European leaders, who said the incursion had been an “unprecedented provocation”.
- Catherine Lucey
- Explainer
- NATO
‘A question of when’: Why Russia’s next move could be on the Baltics
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, fears have been revived that it will move on other neighbours. Here’s how they’re preparing for the worst.
- Angus Holland
Lithuanian authorities search for answers after DHL plane crash
Germany is investigating several fires caused by incendiary devices hidden inside parcels at a warehouse in Leipzig for delivery by DHL earlier this year.
- Andrius Sytas
Chinese cargo ship suspected in ‘sabotage’ of Baltic Sea cables
Swedish public broadcaster SVT and several Finnish media outlets reported that two Danish navy ships shadowed the cargo vessel as it sailed out of the Baltic Sea on Tuesday.
- Rob Harris
Rare editions of Russian author’s books are vanishing from libraries around Europe
Authorities paint a picture of a network of associates, some blood relatives, travelling across Europe by bus with library cards sometimes under assumed names to scout rare Russian books.
- Rachel Donadio
Zelensky receives rock star treatment in Vilnius ahead of NATO summit
Since the start of the war, Lithuania has welcomed more than 74,000 Ukrainians – the largest inflow of refugees in the country’s history.
- Rob Harris
Germany offers to ‘permanently station’ troops in Lithuania to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
Polish officials said they were tightening security along its border with neighbouring Belarus in response to the announcement that Yevgeny Prigozhin, would move there.