Lithuania–Belarus Border Update: The Lithuanian Seimas has denounced the long-stalled border-area residents travel agreement with Belarus, meaning the special local-permit crossing rules that never fully entered into force are now formally off the table. NATO & Baltic Security: Russia’s westbound rail freight suspension at Baltic border crossings is being linked to efforts to steer cargo toward Russian ports, while Lithuania also faces broader hybrid threats as officials warn about the growing “normalization” of foreign drones near airports and military sites. Maritime Tensions in the Baltic: Investigators report a Russian LNG carrier operating in the Baltic Sea with heavy machine guns mounted on the bridge wings, underscoring rising concerns about militarized commercial shipping. Tourism & Wellness in Lithuania: Druskininkai’s mayor says the resort is pushing ahead with major upgrades, including a new cultural and congress center, a modern bus station, and plans for a year-round artificial wave park. Travel Rules for UK Visitors: New ETIAS-related fees are set to affect British travelers across a wide list of European destinations, with Lithuania included. Culture in Vilnius: The Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art in Vilnius opens a major exhibition featuring Nijolė Šivickas de Mockus, bringing more than 200 works donated by her family from Colombia to Lithuania. Summer Travel Demand Watch: In nearby Estonia, Pärnu hotels are optimistic for July–August despite a drop in Finnish visitors and increasingly late bookings.