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Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life
"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.
October 1, 2026Kremlin critic Kasparov says US and Lithuania warned him of assassination threat - Reuters
Kremlin critic Kasparov says US and Lithuania warned him of assassination threat Reuters
October 1, 2026Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace
Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.
September 23, 2026New group of US troops 'on its way' to Lithuania, says the Lithuanian president - Reuters
New group of US troops 'on its way' to Lithuania, says the Lithuanian president Reuters
September 22, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Lithuania plans key substation near Russia, fortified against explosive drones - reuters.com
EXCLUSIVE: Lithuania plans key substation near Russia, fortified against explosive drones reuters.com
September 22, 2026Ryanair seeks to double traffic in Baltic region after airBaltic bankruptcy - Reuters
Ryanair seeks to double traffic in Baltic region after airBaltic bankruptcy Reuters
September 17, 2026UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
September 15, 2026NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuania - Reuters
NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuania Reuters
September 14, 2026How £725 game-show winnings kick-started Champions League coach's career
Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football, and now returns in the Champions League with Sabah.
September 7, 2026Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders - Reuters
Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders Reuters
August 14, 2026Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure - Reuters
Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure Reuters
July 15, 2026Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
July 3, 2026Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse' - Reuters
Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse' Reuters
July 2, 2026Celtic may seek to sign Gineitis as Engels replacement - gossip
Celtic linked with Lithuania midfielder, Rangers player liked by Atalanta and Dundee defender set for seven-figure move.
July 1, 2026Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
June 11, 2026Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks - Reuters
Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks Reuters
June 9, 2026Lithuania tells people to shelter due to drone incursion - Reuters
Lithuania tells people to shelter due to drone incursion Reuters
May 20, 2026Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert
Flights were suspended and people were urged to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border.
May 20, 2026US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports - Reuters
US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports Reuters
May 1, 2026Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say - Reuters
Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say Reuters
April 27, 2026Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia - Reuters
Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia Reuters
April 25, 2026'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
April 18, 2026Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
April 13, 2026German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher - Reuters
German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher Reuters
April 1, 2026How Russia's threat forced Germany to radically rethink its military
Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.
March 27, 2026Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
March 25, 2026EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns - Reuters
EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns Reuters
March 12, 2026Northern European nations agree to draw up joint evacuation plans in event of crisis or military conflict - Reuters
Northern European nations agree to draw up joint evacuation plans in event of crisis or military conflict Reuters
March 4, 2026Poland detains Belarusian suspected of spying for Minsk - Reuters
Poland detains Belarusian suspected of spying for Minsk Reuters
February 23, 2026