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Two-thirds of Lithuanians do not want to live next to people with mental disabilities, about half would rather not live ...

Hostility towards local Russian-speakers has increased in Lithuania, a survey suggests. At the same time, the country is...

Over 11,901 people seeking protection were pushed back at the European Union's internal and external borders during 2021, a report from Protecting Rights at Borders says. Around one third of illegal expulsions were reported by Afghan nationals.

Migrants await their fate as tensions mount in Lithuania

Story highlights Asylum claims will be processed within ten days of the new law, which the government says will help separate genuine refugees from economic migrants Lithuania on Wednesday adopted a law that restricts migrants rights and speeds up asylum claims, following a spike in arrivals from Africa and the Middle East via Belarus. President Gitanas Nauseda signed off on the legislation but called it "flawed" and asked for parliament to amend it later this year. Nauseda said that vetoing th...

Frontex hosts seminar on climate change 2021-02-17 On Tuesday, Frontex hosted a seminar on the impact of climate change on migration, with a particular focus on the security of women and children. It also examined the links between climate change and organised crime, including terrorism. The seminar took place as part of the Frontex’s presidency of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Agencies Network that comprises nine European agencies.  “This is the first event of our presidency and t...