Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Vilnius Airport suspends all operations due to a mysterious 'balloon threat', leaving passengers stranded and flights diverted. Follow for live updates on this developing airspace incident.
A LOT Polish Airlines flight slid off the runway at Vilnius Airport during heavy snowfall. All 67 passengers and crew evacuated safely. Read the latest on the incident and airport closure.
A LOT Polish Airlines Embraer 170 veered off the runway at Vilnius Airport amid heavy snow. All 67 passengers and crew evacuated safely. Read the latest updates.
A LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw slid off the runway at Vilnius Airport amid heavy snowfall. All 67 passengers and crew evacuated safely. Read the latest updates.
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New research reveals Lithuania's capital Vilnius as Europe's most affordable Christmas market destination. A two-night break for two costs just £509 including flights, meals and accommodation.
New research crowns Vilnius and Riga as the top budget-friendly Christmas market getaways for UK travellers. Discover how to save on your festive trip.
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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.
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.
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as rogue military balloons breach airspace, sparking major security alert and disrupting flights across Lithuania.
Vilnius Airport faces emergency closure after mysterious balloons from Belarusian territory breach Lithuanian airspace, raising security alarms in NATO territory.
A mysterious weather balloon incursion has triggered unprecedented airspace closures across Lithuania, grounding flights and raising serious security concerns in the Baltic region.
Lithuania's main international airport faces temporary shutdown as mysterious balloons drift into critical airspace, raising security concerns and disrupting travel plans.
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Discover why Vilnius Airport faces regular flight disruptions as hot air balloons create unexpected aerial challenges above Lithuania's capital.
Lithuania approves construction of a first-line defence system along its borders with Belarus and Russia, marking a significant hardening of NATO's eastern frontier amid regional security concerns.
Lithuanian intelligence exposes a sophisticated Russian spy network operating in Vilnius, arresting a suspect linked to the Wagner Group and foiling plans to recruit operatives for sabotage.
A powerful gas explosion in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius has killed one person, injured multiple others, and caused severe damage to a residential building, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
Lithuania demands answers from Poland after its border guards allegedly damaged a vehicle and used aggressive tactics against Lithuanian officers during a migrant patrol near the Belarusian frontier.
After a 14-year legal battle, a Welshman born in Lithuania secures citizenship in a landmark case that challenges post-Brexit bureaucracy and redefines European identity.
Beijing accuses Lithuania of violating the 'One China' policy after Vilnius allows Taiwan to open a representative office under its own name, escalating tensions.
Lithuania's Social Democratic Party has pledged unwavering support for Ukraine, marking a significant political stance amid ongoing tensions in Eastern Europe.