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The Pelosi effect: foreign delegations queue up to visit Taiwan in defiance of China

Since the US speaker’s visit, groups from the US, Japan and Lithuania have arrived in Taipei, vowing they won’t be bullied by Beijing – and more are coming

The Guardian - AU

Baltic states, Poland and Finland could ban Russian tourists, says Lithuania

European Union members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland, which all share a border with Russia, may stop Russian tourists from entering their countries if the EU does not enact a union-wide ban, Lithuania's foreign minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

China stands by sanctions on Lithuanian official after Taiwan visit

China said on Friday its sanctions on Lithuania's deputy transport minister were an appropriate and reasonable response to her recent visit to Taiwan.

Reuters

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Lithuania demands China revoke sanctions against official over Taiwan visit

Lithuania's foreign ministry said on Thursday it had issued a formal protest to China over sanctions against the Baltic country's deputy transport minister, calling for the restrictions to be rescinded.

Reuters

Ryanair passengers make 'citizen's arrest' on drunk man who tried to leave plane mid-air

TikTok users shared videos of a drunk flyer who they claimed they performed a citizen's arrest on as he attempted to leave their flight to Lithuania in "mid air"

Daily Mirror

Latvia, Estonia withdraw from China cooperation group

Latvia and Estonia have withdrawn from a cooperation framework between China and over a dozen Central and Eastern European countries on Thursday, following in the footsteps of Lithuania which withdrew last May.

Reuters

Problems remain with Kaliningrad transit despite EU deal - Russia

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)

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A local’s guide to Vilnius: gardens, bars and a castle on a hill

The Lithuanian capital is a destination on the rise, with a thriving nightlife and food scene. Chef Liutauras Čeprackas shares his highlights of his home city

The Guardian - UK

LA film crews descend on far-flung parts of Europe. Get the celery juice smoothies ready

VILNIUS, Lithuania — The kitchen staff in one of this city’s newest chic hotels, housed in a 15th century palace, knew Hollywood had arrived when film crews flown in from California started calling room service to demand smoothies — juiced celery and all.

Los Angeles Times

Finland debating stop to tourist visas for Russian citizens

Other neighbouring Schengen zone countries such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have already restricted visas

The Guardian - UK

US accuses Russia of deepening global food crisis – as it happened

We are now pausing our live coverage of the war in Ukraine. We will return in a few hours to bring you all the latest developments.

The Guardian - AU

Lithuania lifts ban on rail transport of goods into Russian exclave -agencies

The Baltic state of Lithuania has lifted a ban on the rail transport of sanctioned goods into and out of the Russian territory of Kaliningrad, Russia's RIA news agency said on Friday.

Reuters

Taiwan’s Lost Growth (Part 3): Taiwan’s Economy and Profits Have Stagnated Because Wages Have Not Recovered from the 1997 Crisis

The 1997 Asian financial crisis is a distant memory to most countries. But Taiwan hasn’t fully recovered from it because wages have been kept low.

The News Lens

Devon shipyard wins £55million contract supporting 100 jobs

Appledore Shipyard will renovate former mine hunter HMS Quorn for use by the Lithuanian navy

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Daily Mirror

Revamp for mothballed ex-Royal Navy minesweeper to help fight Russian aggression

HMS Quorn will get a £55million makeover having been sold to NATO member Lithuania, which shares a border with a Russian exclave

Reuters

Kremlin says work still to be done on EU Kaliningrad transit deal

The Kremlin said on Thursday there was still work to be done over a European Union ban on the transit of sanctioned goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.

Reuters

Lithuania to keep Kaliningrad trade restrictions while working out new rules

European Union member Lithuania will keep restrictions on trade flows to the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad while it works out new rules, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte said on Thursday.

Reuters

Lithuania will allow sanctioned Russian goods trade to Kaliningrad

European Union member Lithuania will adhere to the EU executive's advice that sanctioned Russian goods can transit to the Kaliningrad exclave, its Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

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EU says Kaliningrad rail transport not banned but should be checked

The European Union executive said on Wednesday that sanctioned Russian goods could transit through the bloc's territory by rail, after tensions between Moscow and EU member Lithuania escalated over trade with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv slams Russian citizenship decree

Ukraine news from July 11: Ukrainian foreign ministry says Moscow’s move is ‘encroachment’ on Kyiv’s sovereignty.

Reuters

Russia warns Lithuania it could take 'harsh' measures over Kaliningrad transit

Russia warned Lithuania and the European Union on Friday that it could adopt "harsh measures" against them if the transit of some goods to and from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad did not resume.

The Independent UK

Poland, Lithuania leaders meet troops at NATO bottleneck

The presidents of NATO members Poland and Lithuania have voiced confidence that allied troops can fully safeguard a strategically vital corridor, which links their countries, between Russian ally Belarus and a Russian Baltic Sea exclave

The Independent UK

Lithuanian crowdfunding drive gets Ukraine an armed drone

Lithuania will present a combat drone to Ukraine that was donated by the Turkish manufacturer after a private crowdfunding campaign among ordinary Lithuanians who raised nearly 6 million euros ($6.1 million) for the purpose within days

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trudy Rubin: NATO 'not doing enough' to help Ukraine win, Lithuanian president says

The tiny Baltic country of Lithuania has always been ahead of the curve in predicting Russia’s aggressive intentions.

The Independent UK

Lithuanian chilled beetroot soup will keep you cool this summer

The vivid pink-magenta hue and refreshing taste of this beetroot soup are sure to boost spirits, says Yumi Miyaki

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