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Lithuanian leaders rushed to bunkers as drone violates country’s airspace

Vilnius residents urged to take shelter during alert, after Nato and EU warn that Russia is diverting Ukraine’s drones

The Guardian - UK

‘Europe will respond’ to repeated Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows

Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said threats like this are unacceptable – and promises “Europe will respond."

Euronews

'Seek shelter now': Lithuanians briefly head to bunkers following drone alert

The alert, which also applied to Lithuanian regions bordering Belarus, was lifted at around 11:00 am and people were told they could leave the shelters.

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Russian threats against Baltics ‘unacceptable’ and danger to ‘our entire union’, EU’s von der Leyen says - as it happened

Lithuanian foreign minister thanks European Commission president for her ‘strong message of solidarity’

The Guardian - UK

Nato jets scrambled after drone flies near Lithuanian capital as residents told to ‘immediately take shelter’

Lithuania’s army urged residents in Vilnius to ‘take care of your close ones’ amid fears of drones violating the country’s airspace

The Independent UK

Lithuania shuts Vilnius airport; suspends flights due to drone warning

Lithuania issued an 'air danger' warning and suspended airport traffic Wednesday, urging citizens to seek shelter due to fears of airspace violations. The alert followed reports of a drone from neighboring Belarus heading towards Lithuania. This incident occurs amidst a backdrop of recent airspace incursions in the Baltic region.

The Economic Times

Trial of five men accused of sending exploding parcels for Russia starts in Lithuania

Investigators found that two test parcels had been sent to the United States and Canada, while two others intended for those countries were found in Amsterdam.

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Photos show masked revelers celebrating Shrovetide in Lithuania

People wearing traditional masks and folk costumes gathered in the Lithuanian village of Rumsiskes, north of Vilnius, for the Shrovetide celebrations to mark the annual pre-Lenten festival with music, dancing and the burning of an effigy symbolizing the end of winter.

The Independent UK

Lithuania on the frontline: How a small EU country is preparing for a possible war

For Lithuania, a NATO and EU member bordering Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, the war in Ukraine has not been a distant conflict. It is a warning. How is Vilnius preparing for a possible war with Russia?

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50 Hilarious And Unhinged Ways Lithuanians Decorated Their Sad Apartment Buildings For Christmas

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This surprise Baltic capital proved to be the perfect winter city break

History, geopolitics, snow, markets and a giant Tony Soprano statue. Rich Booth discovers that Vilnius at Christmas has it all

The Independent UK

Lithuania arrests 21 in alleged cigarette smuggling ring using weather balloons from Belarus

Tuesday's operation involved more than 140 officers from the Lithuanian Criminal Police Bureau, Vilnius police and special anti-terrorism units.

Euronews

Lithuania’s Vilnius airport closes again after suspected balloon sightings

Country has previously accused Belarus of a ‘cynical hybrid attack’

The Independent UK

Lithuanian court convicts leader of a governing party of inciting hatred against Jews

The district court in Vilnius found that Remigijus Žemaitaitis incited hatred against Jews and grossly downplayed Nazi Germany's crimes.

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The Independent UK

Balloons from Belarus force closure of European airport – again

Thousands have been stranded due to the repeated closure of Vilnius Airport

International Business Times UK

10 Budget Christmas Markets in Europe Offer Travellers Up to 70% Savings Compared to Paris

New research shows Eastern European Christmas markets offer two-night breaks from £509, while Paris and Vienna cost over £900, making Poland and the Baltics the smart choice for festive travellers.

The Independent UK

Plane slides off runway at Vilnius airport prompting closure

No injuries were reported from the incident, according to officials

Euronews

Lithuania reopens border crossings with Belarus after tensions over smuggling balloons

Vilnius decided to reopen the crossings at Medininkai and Šalčininkai on Thursday, but moved the decision forward by a day.

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The Independent UK

These are the cheapest cities for Christmas market breaks in 2025

The Post Office has ranked the most affordable European destinations for a festive getaway

Fortune

Vilnius is a nice, green place to live—and it’s turning that into a competitive advantage for its economy

Being a green and pleasant place to live certainly isn’t necessary or sufficient for economic competitiveness, but Vilnius’s experience shows that at the very least it helps.

The Guardian - UK

Lithuania says it will shoot down smuggling balloons from Russia’s ally Belarus

PM blames Alexander Lukashenko for not stopping ‘hybrid attacks’, which closed Vilnius airport four times last week

The Guardian - UK

Lithuanian PM says Belarus balloon incidents ‘call for united, resolute response,’ as it closes border with Russia’s ally – as it happened

Inga Ruginienė says ‘no hybrid attack will be tolerated’ and pledges to shoot down balloons after 66 objects spotted by radar overnight

The Independent UK

Nato member’s main airport shuts again after Belarusian balloons disrupt airspace

Flights to and from Vilnius Airport in Lithuania were suspended on Saturday night

The Guardian - UK

Lithuania shuts airports and Belarus border after weather balloon incursion

Vilnius and Kaunas airports closed down after balloons drift into country’s airspace for third time this month

Euronews

Vilnius airport closed after cigarette-smuggling balloons spotted

The Lithuanian authorities have blamed Belarus for the incident, which disrupted the travel plans of 4,000 passengers.

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