Lithuania is in a bit of a pickle. The country has had to declare a nationwide emergency situation. Why? Because of balloons. Not just any balloons, though. These are weather balloons coming from Belarus, carrying smuggled cigarettes. It might sound silly, but it's causing some serious headaches. T
Lithuania has taken a big step to boost its security. The country declared a national emergency to deal with a strange problem. Balloons and drones from Belarus have been causing trouble. These aren't your average party balloons. They're being used to smuggle cigarettes and disrupt flights. Over 50
Lithuania has taken a big step. They declared a state of emergency. This is because of balloons coming from Belarus. These balloons are used by smugglers. They carry cigarettes and other goods. This is not just about goods. It is also about national security. The balloons are causing problems. They
Lithuania's film scene is buzzing with a new crime drama called "The Activist. " This movie is the third in a series by director Romas Zabarauskas, following "The Lawyer" and "The Writer. " It stars Robertas Petraitis, who you might know from "The Southern Chronicles, " Lithuania's hopeful Oscar con
Lithuania's Vilnius Airport has been facing some unusual challenges lately. Weather balloons have been causing quite a stir, leading to the airport's temporary closure multiple times this month. This isn't just about weather, though. These balloons are suspected to be used by smugglers to transport
Lithuania is taking strong action against its neighbor Belarus. The country has decided to close its border with Belarus. This is because of repeated problems caused by weather balloons. These balloons are used to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Lithuania from Belarus. The balloons have been cau
Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they
Lithuania has taken a unique step to protect its borders by installing concrete anti-tank barricades, often called "dragon's teeth, " near the Russian enclave it shares a border with. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas shared pictures of these fortifications on social media, highlighting plans to d
