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15 May 2026

OSCE High Commissioner to Visit Lithuania for Integration Forum: what residents need to know

Lithuania is set to host Ambassador Christophe Kamp, the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, marking his first official visit to the country. The visit…

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15 May 2026

Lithuanian Opposition Slams Energy Committee Deal as 'Gift' to Allies

The Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) has officially finalized the creation of the Energy and Sustainable Development Committee, appointing Aidas Gedvilas from the "Nemuno aušra" (Dawn of…

The main entrance to the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania with clear blue sky.

15 May 2026

Steve Tuckwell takes Hillingdon Council helm as new Mayor is sworn in

Hillingdon Council confirmed Councillor Steve Tuckwell as its new Leader during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday, 14 May. Tuckwell, who has been…

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15 May 2026

Kėdainiai Bridge to Reopen Following 180-Tonne Structural Test

The strategic bridge on Tilto Street in Kėdainiai, Lithuania, is set to return to full service this Sunday, May 17. The reopening follows a successful…

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15 May 2026

Tower Hamlets child protection services praised for putting children’s voices first

Inspectors from four national bodies have commended the "ambitious" and "robust" approach to child safeguarding in Tower Hamlets, particularly highlighting how the voices of vulnerable…

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15 May 2026

Shropshire investigation into Horderley fly-tip targets motor trade links

Shropshire Council has launched an urgent appeal for information following the discovery of a "highly concerning" fly-tip in the Horderley area, near Wistanstow. The incident,…

A black and white photograph of a large pile of tires fly-tipped in a grassy field.

15 May 2026

Krāslava Waste Management: New Contracts Required for Dagda Area

Residents and property owners in the eastern Latvian municipality of Krāslava are facing a mandatory shift in utility services. Following a decision by the municipal…

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15 May 2026

Glasgow city centre streets undergo £140m transformation next month

£140 million is the baseline for Glasgow’s most significant street-level overhaul in a generation. Next month, this investment moves from planning into a high-intensity construction…

A ground-level view of a wide Glasgow street with white directional arrows painted on the tarmac.

15 May 2026

Bootle neighborhoods transformed by new 'whole street' safety plan

Families across the North Park area of Bootle are seeing a fundamental shift in how the daily school run is managed. Rather than focusing solely…

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15 May 2026

Latvia’s Demographic Shift: 16% Drop in School Starters in Ķekava

For the first time in recent history, the Ķekava municipality—a region traditionally seen as a demographic stronghold near the Latvian capital of Riga—is facing a…

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15 May 2026

Lyon Social Enterprise Grant: How to Apply for Funding and Support

The City of Lyon has officially opened its latest call for projects dedicated to the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS), offering a combination of financial…

A scenic high-angle view of a red pedestrian bridge over the Saone river in Lyon city.

15 May 2026

Lithuania Paves the Way for Tram Networks with New Legal Status

The Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) has taken a foundational step toward modernizing the nation’s urban infrastructure by approving a draft amendment to the Road Transport Code.…

A modern red and white tram moves along a green rail track surrounded by lush trees.

15 May 2026

Lithuanian Broadcaster Faces Legal Action Over Secret Contractor Fees

A high-stakes legal battle has erupted in Lithuania as the national parliament’s Audit Committee formally requested the Prosecutor General to intervene in a transparency dispute…

Aerial view of a modern white and brown institutional building in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania.

15 May 2026

Ealing streets cleared of 1,000 abandoned cars and luxury vehicles

Ealing residents are seeing a significant shift in local parking availability following a major enforcement operation that has removed more than 1,000 abandoned vehicles from…

A green hatchback covered in moss and grime sits abandoned near a stone building in the UK.

15 May 2026

Lithuania Claims 'Best-Protected' EU Border During Finnish State Visit: key details

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has declared the country’s frontier with Belarus as potentially the most secure external border in the European Union. The statement was…

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15 May 2026

Lithuania Targets Addictive Algorithms in New Child Safety Push

The Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) has intensified its legislative focus on digital child safety, signaling a shift toward more aggressive regulation of social media platforms and…

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15 May 2026

Digital Euro: ECB Roadmap Targets 2029 Launch Amid Privacy Debates

Main details for residents The European Central Bank (ECB) is advancing its plans to introduce a digital version of the euro, with a full-scale rollout…

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15 May 2026

Lithuania Proposes Referendum to Define Family Amid Legal Deadlock

Lithuanian lawmakers are moving toward a national referendum to define the concept of "family" within the country’s Constitution, following a high-stakes standoff between the Seimas…

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15 May 2026

Camden safety measures increased for 'Unite the Kingdom' march

Camden Council and the Metropolitan Police have confirmed a significant security presence across the Kings Cross and Euston corridor this Saturday. The move comes as…

Metropolitan Police officers on horseback patrolling a London street with the Houses of Parliament in the background.

15 May 2026

Lithuania Protests Demand Equal Rights for All Families

Protesters gathered outside the Lithuanian Government building in Vilnius on Friday to demand the immediate legalisation of same-sex partnerships and a broader overhaul of family…

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