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3 weeks ago

Lithuania says it sees no sign of sabotage in the crash of a DHL cargo plane

VILNIUS, Lithuania — An investigation of last month’s crash of a DHL cargo plane as it approached the airport in Vilnius has found no indication of “unauthorized interference,” the Lithuanian government said Friday. Officials acknowledged at the time that one line of inquiry would be whether Russia played a role given its suspected involvement in cases of sabotage, though they …

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1 month ago

How an app selling secondhand clothes went from near collapse to worth $5 bn

Live Mint

VILNIUS, Lithuania—Thomas Plantenga was working as a consultant in New York when he was summoned to this Baltic capital more known for its medieval architecture than its tech scene. The 2016 assignment was to spend five weeks with a startup called Vinted that was growing fast but struggling to reach profitability as a platform for selling secondhand clothes. “I used …

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DHL plane crash: German leaders float sabotage questions

CNN

CNN — German leaders raised the possibility that a fiery cargo plane crash in Lithuania on Monday was the result of sabotage or hybrid warfare. Asked on Monday evening whether the crash was the result of hybrid warfare, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told public broadcaster ZDF: “We are looking at this closely, we can’t say at the moment, but it …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

At least one dead in Vilnius after cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuanian capital

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A DHL cargo plane has …

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DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport, Lithuania; 1 dead, three injured

Live Mint

A DHL cargo plane operated by Madrid-based Swiftair crashed near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania early Monday, killing a Spanish crew member and injuring three others. Casualties and response Of the four crew members aboard, one—a Spanish citizen—was killed, Lithuanian police communications head Ramūnas Matonis confirmed. Fire and Rescue Department chief Renatas Požėla said the crash caused a fire in the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

DHL plane crash in Vilnius: Tragic accident or Russian sabotage?

Firstpost

A Lithuanian medic takes a photo on his mobile phone of the wreckage of a cargo plane following its crash near the Vilnius International Airport in Vilnius on November 25, 2024. Conspiracy theories and wild guesses are abuzz on the internet after a DHL cargo plane crash-landed into a residential building today in Vilnius, killing the pilot and injuring three …

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One person dies after DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania

ABC

A DHL cargo plane crashed near Lithuania's Vilnius airport on Monday at about 5:30am local time, killing one person and injuring three others, airport, police and firefighter officials said. Firefighters were seen pouring water onto large smoke from a building 1.3 kilometres north of the airport runway. "The city's special services are working at the scene and leading the rescue …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vilnius plane crash: One crew member dead, three survive as cargo plane crashes near Lithuanian airport

CNN

CNN — One crew member was killed after a cargo plane crashed early Monday on the outskirts of Vilnius Airport in Lithuania, skidded into a house and burst into flames. “One crew member was found without any signs of life,” said Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head of the country’s National Crisis Management Center, according to public broadcaster LRT. … But at the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Video captures moment when DHL cargo plane crashed seconds before landing at Vilnius airport | WATCH

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A DHL cargo plane crashed on approach to an airport in Lithuania's capital and skidded into a house on Monday morning, killing a Spanish crew member, officials said. Image Source : APLithuanian police investigators work at the site where a DHL cargo plane crashed into a house near the Lithuanian capital Vilnius The cargo aircraft was carrying four people when …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The cheapest Christmas markets in Europe this December

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Slovakian capital was found to have the lowest prices for a two-night package holiday for two people, out of …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Second Round of Lithuanian Parliamentary Election: Uncertain Outcome

Associated Press

Lithuanians will vote in the second and final round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains for the left-leaning opposition. The outcome of the election will set the political tone for the next four years, but there won't be significant change in Lithuania's foreign policy. The Social Democrats, led by Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, have …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will an Irish passport shield me from Brexit travel woes?

The Independent

Q As an Irish and British citizen living in the UK, I believe that I should not be affected by the requirement in future to be fingerprinted when travelling to the EU, nor to get the Etias permit. Once the full misery of the added queuing time becomes apparent, I predict another surge in demand for Irish passports from those …

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5 months, 1 week ago

1 person dies as Latvia and Lithuania are hit by a powerful storm

Associated Press

VILNIUS, Lithuania — One person died and some 200,000 households were left without electricity in Lithuania and neighboring Latvia as strong storm winds and heavy rain pounded the Baltic nations overnight. In Lithuania, authorities warned people to travel only in urgent situations as the storm was bringing more severe winds and catastrophic levels of rain into most regions in the …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gaspar Fernandes’ Lithuanian restaurant bags the Michelin Bib Gourmand

The Hindu

When I met Chef Gaspar Fernandes at a cocktail evening when he was visiting Goa, I was transfixed with his food-centric stories. ”Right from the restaurant’s beloved, My Mum’s Curry, a rendition of cafreal mix using black cod tail in season, to the fragrant black cardamom flan with kesar mango mousse to end a meal.” Gaspar’s Restoranas was rated No. …

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6 months ago

NATO leaders' summit in Washington: Who is attending? What to expect?

Firstpost

With the 75th anniversary summit of NATO kicking off in Washington on Tuesday, nations representing more than half of the world’s military will convene to discuss foreign and defence policy. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s secretary general, said that the summit will focus on three primary areas: enhancing allied defence and deterrence, supporting Ukraine’s defence efforts, and reinforcing global partnerships, particularly in …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda re-elected in vote marked by Russia fears

The Hindu

Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda won re-election on Sunday in a vote marked by defence concerns over neighbouring Russia, official results showed. Voters "have handed me a great mandate of trust and I am well aware that I will have to cherish this," Mr. Nauseda, 60, told journalists in Vilnius. Tension over Taiwan Ms. Simonyte, the 49-year-old candidate of the ruling …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Vilnius: The secret European city famous for hot air balloons and history that tourists are yet to discover

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Frustration at Lithuania regularly being muddled with neighbouring countries is also expressed during my stay, while I am gifted a …

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8 months, 1 week ago

11 travel ideas to inspire your summer holiday

The Independent

Whether you’re looking for holiday inspiration or interested in acquiring your own European property, these companies and experiences will put you in good stead to fulfil your travel dreams this summer. Discover Dubai with a luxury excursion Hero Experiences Group delivers Dubai’s most exceptional and immersive luxury adventures, where guests can explore all that both the city and desert have …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

The Independent

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

2 suspects detained in Poland for attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

Associated Press

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Two men have been detained in Poland on suspicion that they attacked Russian activist Leonid Volkov — an ally of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny — on the orders of foreign intelligence services, officials said Friday. In Poland, Joanna Adamowicz, the spokesperson for a Warsaw court, said that the two men were put under arrest until …

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9 months ago

Challenges and opportunities of overland travel vs flying: A reporter's 36-hour journey from Berlin to Helsinki

Hindustan Times

Flying is a major CO2 emitter when traveling. So instead of having yet another hypothetical discussion about how we all ought to fly less, I walked the talk to see for myself how rail, long-distance buses and ferries stack up against a flight — in terms of time, price, convenience and, of course, carbon footprint. A direct flight from Vilnius …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Pentagon reveals US defense official suffered from mystery ‘Havana syndrome’ during NATO summit

The Independent

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9 months, 1 week ago

US defense official had ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A senior Defense Department official who attended last year’s NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, had symptoms similar to those reported by U.S. officials who have experienced “Havana syndrome,” the Pentagon confirmed Monday. “I can confirm that a senior DOD official experienced symptoms similar to those reported in anomalous health incidents,” deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters Monday. …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

Associated Press

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Several central and Eastern European countries began marking on Thursday the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc. However, we in Lithuania are calm because we know that we will never be alone again,” said President Gitanas Nauseda, standing near the runway where the …

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Lithuania says it sees no sign of sabotage in the crash of a DHL cargo plane

How an app selling secondhand clothes went from near collapse to worth $5 bn

DHL plane crash: German leaders float sabotage questions

At least one dead in Vilnius after cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuanian capital

DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport, Lithuania; 1 dead, three injured

DHL plane crash in Vilnius: Tragic accident or Russian sabotage?

One person dies after DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania

Vilnius plane crash: One crew member dead, three survive as cargo plane crashes near Lithuanian airport

Video captures moment when DHL cargo plane crashed seconds before landing at Vilnius airport | WATCH

The cheapest Christmas markets in Europe this December

Second Round of Lithuanian Parliamentary Election: Uncertain Outcome

Will an Irish passport shield me from Brexit travel woes?

1 person dies as Latvia and Lithuania are hit by a powerful storm

Gaspar Fernandes’ Lithuanian restaurant bags the Michelin Bib Gourmand

NATO leaders' summit in Washington: Who is attending? What to expect?

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda re-elected in vote marked by Russia fears

Vilnius: The secret European city famous for hot air balloons and history that tourists are yet to discover

11 travel ideas to inspire your summer holiday

2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

2 suspects detained in Poland for attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

Challenges and opportunities of overland travel vs flying: A reporter's 36-hour journey from Berlin to Helsinki

Pentagon reveals US defense official suffered from mystery ‘Havana syndrome’ during NATO summit

US defense official had ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine