Lithuanian prosecutors target Russia-linked sabotage network as UK police make arrests for spying

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Police have arrested two men, aged 41 and 46, and a 35-year-old woman just east of London on suspicion of spying for Russia. The Metropolitan Police said Thursday that the three were arrested in Essex, just east of...

Backstreet Boys Concert in Astana to Attract Over 12,000 Tourists

ALMATY — Astana Arena will host a historic event as the legendary pop group Backstreet Boys performs in Kazakhstan for the first time on Sept. 21. Their concert in Astana will be part of their ongoing world tour. Photo credit: Backstreet Boys...

Wizz Air to launch Vilnius–Turku flights from December 2025

Wizz Air will open a new route between Vilnius and Turku Airport starting 12 December 2025, with three to four weekly flights operated by an Airbus A321neo. The flight time will be about 1 hour 25 minutes. This marks the airline’s second new Turku...

Belarus: BAJ helps freed journalists resettle after ‘forced exile’ in Lithuania

The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) is helping 10 journalists and media workers resettle abroad after their release in Lithuania on 11 September, in a deal brokered by the United States. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)...

Cars dominate Cyprus travel — air share ranks third-highest in EU

Cyprus relied on cars for 60.6 per cent of all passenger-kilometres in 2023, according to a report released this week by Eurostat. The European Union’s statistical office added that air transport took a share of 27.4 per cent, while buses recorded...

I lost 32% of my body weight on Mounjaro – now I’ve got lots of loose skin so I’m spending £7.5k on surgery in Lithuania

A WOMAN who has shed 32% of her body weight thanks to Mounjaro has opened up on having loose skin since slimming down. Tami, who is from Tandridge, UK, started her weight loss journey with the fat jab over a year ago and has now lost over five...

Vilnius Authorities Ban Irina Vlah from Entering Lithuania for Five Years

The authorities in Vilnius have banned Irina Vlah from entering Lithuania for 5 years. Lithuanian officials justified the decision by citing the links between the Chairwoman of the Inima Moldovei Party and the Russian Federation, reports IPN....

Scottish holidaymakers hit with new border checks entering European Union as new rules set to start in October

Scottish holidaymakers are set to be hit with new border checks starting next month when they enter the European Union. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued new travel guidance to travellers ahead of the new rule set...

Lisbon Tops Holiday Happiness Index 2025

A new study has identified the world’s happiest travel destinations for 2025, ranking 47 cities according to factors that influence traveler well-being. The Holiday Happiness Index, created by BookRetreats in partnership with Harvard psychologist...

Latvia's tourist numbers were up slightly in July

According to Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) data published on September 16th, in July 2025 arrivals at Latvian tourist accommodation establishments totalled 405.6 thousand, which is 1.2 % more than in July 2024. Resident and non-resident...

Spain joins Mediterranean countries in blocking EU restrictions on Russian tourist visas due to ‘economic benefits’

SPAIN has joined Greece, Italy, France and Hungary in vetoing European Union plans to impose sweeping restrictions on tourist visas for Russian nationals The Mediterranean bloc’s resistance comes as Brussels prepares new guidelines expected in...

From exhibitions that glow like comets to the end of the world: a colourful autumn at the Lithuanian National Museum of Art

As autumn days grow shorter ushering in some gloomier moods, the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (LNMA) invites to look for light at the exhibition halls. The LNMA has prepared 13 new events for its visitors – from historical narratives to...

Prosecutors allege Russia-linked network organised arson attacks across Europe

Lithuanian prosecutors say they have uncovered a network of suspects who allegedly detonated explosive packages across Europe on behalf of the Russian secret service. Russia has targeted the European nation with sabotage, cyberattacks and...

Foreign Office confirms new rule for travel to Spain and 28 other countries

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued fresh guidance for Scots and other Brits travelling to Europe. In a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter, the FCDO has highlighted that a new rule will come into...

UK travellers to Schengen must provide biometrics under new EU Entry-Exit rules

EU Entry Exit System to Collect Biometric Data of Travelers from October 2025: The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced on 12 October 2025. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British...

Belarus hosts over 171,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - MINSK, Sep 16 (BelTA/APP): Since 1 January 2025, Belarus has hosted 171,670 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program, BelTA learned from the State Border Committee. A...

UK government warns British travellers to be prepared for delays when new European exit and entry system is introduced next month

In less than a month, the European Union (EU) will begin introducing new border checks, with changes highlighted by the FCDO for anyone travelling to the Schengen Area. And, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued...

Foreign Office issues new advice for travel to 29 countries

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released new guidance for travel to Europe. In a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter, the FCDO detailed that a rule alteration will come into force on October 12. Aimed at...

Rule change for travel to France, Spain, Greece, Italy and Croatia

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an alert about travel to France, Spain and other parts of Europe. In a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter, the FCDO announced that a rule change will be implemented...

UK Foreign Office issues new advice for travel to Europe

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued new guidance for Europe travel. In a new post on X, formerly Twitter, the FCDO explained that a rule change will come into force on October 12. Article continues below...