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Heat betting on No. 20 draft pick becoming the next Lithuanian NBA standout
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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June 27, 2025
MIAMI — When the Heat selected Kasparas Jakucionis in the first round of the draft, they added him to a very small fraternity of select NBA players. Jakucionis — drafted at No. 20 by the Miami Heat on Wednesday — becomes only the fourth active NBA...
Creative Hall of Fame 2026 Announces Global Nominations Are Now Open
Media Update
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July 7, 2025
The One Club for Creativity has opened the global call for nominations for the 2026 edition of its biannual Creative Hall of Fame induction. The Creative Hall of Fame has a heritage of honouring the lifetime achievements of creative luminaries in...
“Wild Fermentation” by Sandor Ellix Katz: A journey into the transformative world of live-culture foods
Natural News
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June 27, 2025
“Wild Fermentation” by Sandor Ellix Katz: A journey into the transformative world of live-culture foods Sandor Ellix Katz's book "Wild Fermentation" explores the ancient art and science of fermentation, blending practical guidance with a...
ZHA wins second major Vilnius transport contest with airport victory
The Architects’ Journal
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June 27, 2025
The London firm has been named overall winner of the contest – selected ahead of rival finalists One Works of Italy, and Lithuanian firms UAB Aplan, IMPLMNT architects, and UAB Baltic Engineers. The appointment comes four years after ZHA won an...
Poland starts spot checks at German border
Deutsche Welle
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July 7, 2025
Authorities in Poland on Monday began carrying out random checks at 52 border crossings at the country's border with Germany in a move contrary to the spirit of the European Union's visa-free Schengen zone. The move comes afterstricter German...
Is Warsaw One of Europe's Most Exciting Cities?
Town and Country Magazine
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July 7, 2025
Above: Warsaw's gorgeously reconstructed Old Town and, in its rising downtown, the new museum of modern art, by the New York–based architect Thomas Phifer. “You’re going to hate it,” a friend in Warsaw told me last November, as I headed out one...
German Government and Polish Far Right Push Warsaw to Temporary Border Checks
Visegrad Insight
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July 7, 2025
Poland introduced temporary controls with both Germany and Lithuania on 7 July, under pressure from the domestic far right and in response to Berlin’s tougher migration policy. PM Donald Tusk, facing criticism from both Berlin and nationalist...
ZHA to design new arrivals terminal at lithuania’s vilnius airport with pleated timber roof
Design Boom
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June 26, 2025
Zaha Hadid Architects wins competition for Vilnius Airport Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) wins the international competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. Positioned as one of the main gateways for the Baltic...
Culture Tips, Weekend of June 20
Radio Slovakia International
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The warmest season officially begins on the summer solstice, which, in the Northern Hemisphere, typically falls on June 20th or 21st. In 2025, it officially begins on Friday, June 20th, 2025, marking the astronomical start of summer. In Slovakia,...
Nico Hulkenberg to give F1 trophy to his daughter for one key reason
GPFans
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July 7, 2025
Nico Hulkenberg has revealed he will give his British Grand Prix trophy to his daughter after his first F1 podium at Silverstone. The German driver has competed in F1 since 2010 and finally, after 239 race starts, managed to step onto the podium...
Canadian Lithuanian Athletes Make Strong Comeback At 2025 World Sports Games
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) After a long hiatus, a wave of Canadian Lithuanian athletes is returning to the World Lithuanian Sports Games, set to take place this summer in Palanga. More than 50 athletes from Canada are registered to compete-a...
Lithuanian guard joins Pitt basketball with chip on shoulder after transfer from Iowa State
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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June 20, 2025
For Nojus Indrusaitis, it’s a chance to become a star player on a team that desperately needs some. For Pitt basketball and coach Jeff Capel, it is the hope that the players who have been brought in can change the narrative. “I get a vibe of...
5 things to do in NEO: JazzFest, Lithuanian songs, a snake charmer and more
Ideastream Public Media - Ohio
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June 26, 2025
Jump and jive at JazzFest The 2025 Tri-C JazzFest heats up Cleveland’s theater district both inside and out with big names fronting their big bands. Bass legend Stanley Clarke headlines the indoor concerts inside Playhouse Square, while legendary...
Crypto exchanges and providers thrive 6 months into EU's MiCA regulation
Cryptopolitan
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July 7, 2025
Six months into the enforcement of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), nearly 40 crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) have been authorized to operate across the EU. The list includes several traditional financial...
NATO countries’ budgets compared: Defence vs healthcare and education
Al Jazeera
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June 25, 2025
NATO leaders signed a deal to increase defence spending as the annual alliance summit in The Hague drew to a close after two days of meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. At the top of the agenda was a big new defence spending target demanded by US...
The year 1940 in the history of Lithuania and Bessarabia – historical and memorial perspectives
IPN
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June 25, 2025
0 On June 24, 2025, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the international scientific conference “The Year 1940 in the History of Lithuania and Bessarabia: Historical and Memorial Perspectives,” an event organized...
Full list of Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Chronicle Live
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July 7, 2025
12:32, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a top holiday destination globally, boasting a Mediterranean climate, delectable cuisine and historical sites. Compared to other tourist hotspots, Spain is often seen as a cost-effective choice. The European nation is...
Vietnamese culture on full display at Poland’s Asia and Pacific Museum
Vietnam News Agency
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WARSAW — The Việt Nam Garden, a space dedicated to Vietnamese culture, was officially inaugurated at the Asia and Pacific Museum in Warsaw, Poland on June 24. This milestone marks not only a cultural presence, but also a deepening of the...
The most affordable place for expats to move to pairs cheap living with gorgeous beaches, history and culture
GB News
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June 25, 2025
Spain, Cyprus, France and even Australia are popular options for Britons looking to start a new life abroad. However, those looking for a more affordable move should consider some lesser-known expat destinations. According to new research by...
Vietnam boosts tourism ties with Poland through cultural diplomacy efforts
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 24, 2025
Deputy Minister Ho An Phong strengthens Vietnam–Poland tourism relations, highlighting cultural promotion, visa facilitation, and strategic collaboration initiatives. On 21st June (local time), in Warsaw, Poland, as part of a working trip to...