German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that Germany is finalising its response to the suspected drone attack near Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this month. He said the government was coordinating its actions with European Union and NATO partners, with an announcement expected in the coming days. The incident took place on August 4, when a […]
Lithuania has declared a state of emergency after a surge of smuggler balloons crossing from Belarus repeatedly disrupted national airspace and forced the temporary closure of Vilnius Airport. Authorities say the balloons, allegedly used to transport illegal cigarettes, represent a “hybrid attack” that threatens both civil aviation and national security. Belarus denies any
Vilnius Airport in Lithuania halted flight operations for the second time on Wednesday after suspected balloons were detected in its airspace, airport authorities said. The country has witnessed repeated disruptions in recent months due to similar sightings. Officials claim the balloons are used by smugglers transporting cigarettes from neighbouring Belarus. Lithuanian
Lithuania’s Vilnius Airport was forced to halt operations for over an hour on Thursday evening after balloons used by smugglers once again appeared on radar systems, triggering an airspace safety alert. The National Crisis Management Centre confirmed that flights resumed shortly after the objects cleared the area. This comes just hours after Lithuania reopened its […]
Finland has decided to close the majority of its border crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of actively aiding migrants in their entry into the country. With seven out of eight road posts already closed due to a notable increase in crossings, the last remaining crossing, situated in the Arctic Circle, is set to be shut […]




