Tag: Lithuania
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China corrects ambassador’s statements that questioned the sovereignty of the Baltic countries
In an interview, the Chinese ambassador in Paris, Lu Shaye, questioned the sovereignty of nations that were part of the former Soviet Union, such as Ukraine. Immediately, his statements generated an avalanche of criticism both from the Baltic countries and from governments such as Germany, which described it as “unacceptable” and demanded explanations. In an…
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Migrant grant: Lithuania demands compensation from Belarus for refugees
Everything new is well forgotten old. A year and a half ago, the migration crisis on the borders of Belarus with Poland and Lithuania was in the top of the news. And then the problems arose again. In recent weeks, the bodies of four dead refugees have been found in the border area, and dozens…
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Lithuanians raise 14 million euros to provide tactical radars to Ukraine
The population of this Baltic Sea country, which is a member of the European Union and NATO, and is at the forefront of countries supporting Ukraine, is 2.8 million. “At this critical time, we must do everything we can to ensure our support for the Ukrainian people,” said Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, during a rally…
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Act of sabotage?: Explosion damages gas pipeline in Lithuania
EA gas pipeline in northern Lithuania was damaged by an explosion on Friday. According to initial findings, “no people were injured,” said the operating company Amber Grid. A nearby village was temporarily evacuated. According to the operating company, there were initially no indications of an act of sabotage, but this possibility is also being carefully…
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They are gigantic: the largest Christmas trees in the world
And if we are talking about the Christmas spirit, there are some emblematic cities that have decided not to be left behind with the decoration of the Christmas tree. Below is the list of the most famous and monumental in the world. Yo Rockefeller Center – New York, United States The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree…
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Lithuania extends the state of emergency on its borders
Lithuania extended the state of emergency in the regions along its borders near Russia and Belarus until March 17, 2023. The Lithuanian parliament approved a similar decision made by the government in Vilnius on Tuesday. The regulation on the state of emergency applies in the border area as well as at other border control points…
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Abdullah bin Zayed discusses strengthening relations with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, Lithuania and Ethiopia
Abu Dhabi (WAM) H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received HE Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.During the meeting, they discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation and partnership between the UAE and the Republic of Turkey, and efforts to enhance them to achieve the common interests…
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Ksenia Sobchak, Putin’s goddaughter, flees to Lithuania
The journalist and television presenter Ksenia Sobchak, in a file image. / Reuters The TASS agency reports that the journalist and presenter has left Russia after her home was raided this Wednesday for an alleged case of extortion The journalist and television presenter Ksenia Sobchak, goddaughter of Vladimir Putin and daughter of the former mayor…
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Abdullah bin Zayed stresses the importance of strengthening global partnerships to face challenges
New York (WAM) H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met separately in New York with a number of foreign ministers of the countries participating in the work of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. His Highness met Gabrieles Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of…
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The Debate – How much do the Baltic countries stand to lose by challenging China?
First modification: 08/19/2022 – 23:04 Lithuania, a member country of the European Union, has strengthened its relationship with Taiwan, causing misgivings in Beijing. The Government of Taiwan, an island that China considers part of its territory, has opened a representative office in Vilnius. In response, China withdrew its ambassador to Lithuania and since then trade…