Lithuania–Taiwan Diplomacy Shift: Lithuania’s early “Dumpling Alliance” era support for Taiwan is fading as Vilnius and other Eastern EU states recalibrate—keeping ties with Taipei but leaning more on economic pragmatism as China’s trade pull grows. Schengen Travel Friction: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is already triggering long border delays, and the World Travel & Tourism Council warns it could deter up to one-third of visitors—bad news for travel planning into the Baltics. Baltic Drone Reality Check: Ukraine says it’s ready to share drone-defence know-how with European partners; the region is dealing with stray drones and electronic warfare spillover, including incidents tied to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Vilnius Higher-Education Safety: Vilnius-based European Humanities University says it’s expanding support for students and staff after being labeled an “extremist formation,” with added pressure and uncertainty for families. Air Travel Service Watch: airBaltic reports very high customer satisfaction in its 2026 survey, with especially strong Net Promoter Scores in Lithuania. Tourism & Mobility Compliance: A new explainer breaks down the EU Posted Workers Directive—useful for companies sending staff into Lithuania and across the EU for short-term work trips. Culture on the Move: The New Jersey Youth Symphony is touring Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with performances and community outreach in Vilnius.