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.
Putin: Russia may resume nuclear weapons testing
Vladimir Putin declares Russia may resume nuclear weapons testing in direct response to US atomic trials, escalating global security concerns and Cold War-era tensions.
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 nuclear bombers patrol Sea of Japan
Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers conducted patrols over the Sea of Japan as Moscow flexes military muscle amid ongoing tensions with Western powers.
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.
North Korea backs Russia's Ukraine invasion in major shift
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declares full support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine during high-stakes summit with Putin, signalling major shift in global power dynamics that alarms Washington.
UK troops join major NATO reinforcement in Eastern Europe
British forces join major NATO reinforcement mission in Eastern Europe as alliance prepares for potential Russian aggression following Ukraine invasion.
Putin Oversees Nuclear Drills Amid Rising Tensions
Vladimir Putin has personally supervised large-scale nuclear strike exercises involving intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers, as tensions between Russia and the West reach dangerous new heights.
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.
Russia bans Instagram after Meta policy change
Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.
Secret Russia-US Tunnel Plan Revealed in Intelligence Docs
Explosive intelligence documents uncover Russia's clandestine project to construct an underwater tunnel connecting to Alaska, raising serious national security concerns amid ongoing tensions.
NATO jets intercept Putin's 'doomsday' plane
RAF Typhoons join urgent NATO mission as Vladimir Putin's nuclear-command aircraft flies provocatively close to alliance airspace, sparking major security alert.
British boy abducted to Russia in custody battle
A Russian mother faces international arrest warrant after allegedly abducting her British son to Moscow, sparking diplomatic tensions and a desperate search by the heartbroken father.
Russia Provokes NATO as France Faces Ukraine Policy Crisis
Tensions escalate as Russia conducts provocative military exercises near NATO borders while France faces political turmoil over Ukraine policy, creating the most significant European security crisis in decades.
Putin's Nuclear Threat to Wipe Out British Forces
Vladimir Putin issues terrifying nuclear warning to UK, threatening to destroy British military installations amid escalating tensions over Ukraine conflict.
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