- 2d ago
Poland's ABW detains six suspects accused of supplying military materials to Russia
Poland's Internal Security Agency detained six people, five Poles and a 37-year-old Russian woman, over alleged military material supplies to Russia. Four were placed in temporary custody on espionage charges.
- 3d ago
Air Serbia flight to Moscow turns back over Lithuania; Vulin named by media
Air Serbia's Moscow flight turned back over Lithuania on 3 November and returned to Belgrade. Serbian media reported that Aleksandar Vulin, a former senior official, was the passenger who needed extra checks.
- 4d ago
Russia nears completion of giant over-the-horizon radar in Kaliningrad, reports say
Reports cite satellite imagery and a retired Lithuanian commander, placing the complex near Gvardeysk about 37 km from the Polish border, while Moscow has not confirmed construction.
- 4d ago
UK and France to lead 2,800-troop Koalicja drill in Poland from 9 November
Troops from 11 countries are scheduled to train from 9 to 22 November in Poland and Istanbul for a possible deployment to Ukraine after fighting stops. The drill is the first large exercise of the Multinational Force Ukraine.
- Oct 30
EU rail passenger-kilometres hit record 457 billion in 2025, Eurostat says
Passengers on EU railways covered 2.6% more distance in 2025 than in 2024, the highest total since Eurostat began collecting the data in 2004. Germany, France and Italy carried the most passengers.
- Oct 30
Eurozone GDP beats forecasts at 1.3% in Q3 as Portugal grows 2.4% and France shrinks 0.1%
Portugal's economy grew 2.4% year on year in the third quarter, slowing from 2.6%, while France contracted 0.1% quarter on quarter. Both figures come from preliminary estimates published on Friday, 30 October 2026.
- Oct 30
Pentagon asks NATO states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to tone down Russia rhetoric
The Pentagon has reportedly asked several NATO members, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, to moderate public criticism of Moscow. Reuters cites four people with knowledge of the talks.
- Oct 30
Pentagon asks Baltic states to soften Russia rhetoric; Estonia refuses
Reuters reported on Friday, 30 October 2026, citing four sources, that Pentagon officials asked Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to moderate public criticism of Moscow. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said he would not retract his remarks about Vladimir Putin.
- Oct 29
Lithuania charges two suspects with terrorism over attempted Starlink arson in Vilnius
Lithuanian prosecutors have charged two men, now held in Germany, with terrorism-related offences over the 18 October attempted arson at a Starlink site in Vilnius. Police link the case to Starlink fires in Poland and Bulgaria.
- Oct 29
Lithuania will introduce general conscription from 2032, pending parliament approval
The State Defence Council, chaired by President Gitanas Nauseda, agreed in Vilnius that men will be called up for general service from 2032. The change would lift annual call-ups from more than 5,000 to about 7,500, and the plan still needs parliament's approval.
- Oct 28
36 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, with Canada debuting and Spain and Slovenia undecided
The European Broadcasting Union said 36 broadcasters will take part in the 71st contest in Burgas, held 11 to 15 May 2027. Canada makes its debut, while Spain and Slovenia have until December to decide whether they will compete.
- Oct 26
Most Poles fear Ukraine's defeat would weaken Poland's security, rp.pl poll finds
A SW Research poll for rp.pl found that over 60% of respondents think Ukraine losing its war with Russia would reduce Poland's security.
- Oct 23
EU fuel prices up 31.4% year on year in September; Portugal ranks 15th
Eurostat puts the year-on-year rise in EU fuel prices at 31.4% for September, and Portugal's pump prices change again from 26 October under a new fiscal decree.
- Oct 21
Russian Su-30 fighter crashes in Kaliningrad during training flight
The jet came down in an uninhabited area near Chernyakhovsk, and Russia's defence ministry said the crew ejected and no ammunition was on board. Reports conflict on whether the pilots were hurt.
- Oct 20
UEFA receives record seven bids to host 2030 Futsal EURO, Poland among them
Croatia, Finland, France, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Poland and Spain have applied to host the 2030 UEFA Futsal European Championship. The UEFA Executive Committee will choose the host in September 2027.
- Oct 20
Nawrocki and Nausėda call Russia the region's main threat and back eastern NATO flank
Presidents Karol Nawrocki and Gitanas Nausėda met at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, and Lithuania has asked for joint military exercises with Poland in spring 2027.
- Oct 19
Giorgos Mazonakis death case: messages show accused doctor sought midazolam from anesthesiologist
Greek media have published messages in which the 56-year-old doctor charged in the case asks an anesthesiologist for midazolam, shortly before Giorgos Mazonakis died at a Kolonaki clinic.
- Oct 19
Lithuania says Ukrainian drone with explosives flew in from Poland; Warsaw disputes it
A Ukrainian FPV drone carrying an explosive charge went off in northern Lithuania on Sunday, 18 October, damaging a civilian car. Vilnius says it entered from Polish airspace, while Polish defence officials say their radars did not confirm a crossing.
- Oct 18
Ukraine apologises, blames Russian jamming for drone crash in Lithuania
Lithuania raised a red air alarm on the morning of Sunday, 18 October, after an unidentified drone came down and damaged a civilian car. Kyiv apologised and said Russian electronic warfare may have pushed its drones off course.
- Oct 17
Delegates walk out as Russian finance minister Siluanov speaks at IMF meeting in Bangkok
About ten European delegations, along with the Netherlands and Germany, left an IMF steering committee meeting in Bangkok on Saturday, 17 October, as Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov began to speak.
