In a surprising move, Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, recently traveled to Belgium. She addressed lawmakers at the European Parliament. This visit is part of Taiwan's growing efforts to connect with Europe. Normally, Taiwan's top officials don't make such high-profile trips. This is because China often reacts strongly to these visits. Taiwan and China have a...
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 contender. The story kicks off with a shocking murder. Deividas, a well...
The U. S. has decided to reduce its military presence along Europe's eastern border with Ukraine. This change is part of a broader review of U. S. military strategy. Around 80, 000 to 100, 000 U. S. troops are typically stationed in Europe. The reduction involves pulling out a brigade that has been rotating through several NATO countries, including Romania. Romania'...
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 contraband cigarettes into the country. The Lithuanian government ha...
In Russia, an 18-year-old musician named Diana Loginova, who performs under the name Naoko, found herself in hot water with the law. She was recently fined 30, 000 rubles, which is about $369, for playing songs that criticized the Russian government and military. This happened after her performance of a banned song by Noize MC, a rapper who lives in Lithuania, went v...
Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. They found evidence of two new pathogens: paratyphoid fever and louse-bo...
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 causing trouble at Lithuania's main airport. They have forced the airpor...
Europe is having a big debate about how to protect itself from threats, especially from Russia. The European Union's top leader, Ursula von der Leyen, suggested building a "drone wall" to keep an eye on and defend against drones coming from Russia. But not everyone is on board with this idea. France and Germany, two of Europe's biggest countries, are not so sure abo...
Ukraine is currently the focal point of three key alliances aimed at countering Russia's influence. These alliances, known as the Lublin Triangle, the UK-Poland-Ukraine alliance, and the Odessa Triangle, each play a unique role in this geopolitical chess game. The Lublin Triangle, formed in 2020, includes Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania. This alliance focuses on mili...
The U. S. Army has taken a big step forward by choosing Draganfly to supply FPV drones. This move is all about getting these high-tech tools closer to the front lines. Cameron Chell, the head of Draganfly, is pretty excited about it. He said their drones will help soldiers be more flexible and ready for action. The plan includes setting up manufacturing sites right o...