Home ••• Newswires by Industry • Countries • U.S. States • World Media Directory

Tobacco Industry News ••• Topics • Countries • U.S. States

Lithuania Tobacco Industry News ••• Topics • Lithuania Media Directory

Lithuania Tobacco Industry Newswire

Get by Email • RSS

Published on Oct 8, 2025

Lithuania’s next year's budget to tackle social, defence funding

Lithuania is putting together next year’s budget, with defence and social security needs topping the list of priorities. Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas said the budget proposals put forward by MPs are “fairly rational”. “People have their own …

Source: LRT - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 7, 2025

Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes closed Lithuania's main airport for hours

By&nbspEuronews Published on 07/10/2025 - 17:52 GMT+2 Weather balloons carrying contraband cigarettes entered Lithuanian airspace on Saturday, leading to the closure of Vilnius Airport for hours, authorities have said. The disruption affected 6 …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Oct 7, 2025

Inga Ruginiene, Prime Minister of Lithuania

On October 6, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene arrived in Kyiv on her first official visit since taking office. She met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and commemorated Ukrainians who have fallen in the Russian-Ukrainian war at the …

Source: Ukrinform - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 7, 2025

Hot air balloons smuggle cigarettes into Lithuania

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Hot air balloons smuggle cigarettes into Lithuania 01:03 UP NEXT Here's the Scoop: Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks 01:23 Trump's message to …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Oct 7, 2025

European airport shuts after cigarette‑smuggling balloons enter airspace

According to the BBC, of the 25 meteorological balloons that entered Lithuanian airspace, the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) has already recovered 11. Darius Buta, a spokesperson for the NCMC, said the balloons are a much cheaper airborne …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Oct 6, 2025

European airport shuts after Putin pal Lukashenko sends balloons filled with packs of cigarettes at it

BALLOONS stuffed with thousands of cigarettes have flown across an airport and shut it after being launched by a pal of Vladimir Putin. Vilnius Airport in Lithuania was shut down on Sunday night when 25 meteorological balloons were detected entering the …

Source: The U.S. Sun - Right-wing
Published on Oct 6, 2025

In the Midst of Europe-Wide Drone Paranoia, Lithuania’s Vilnius Airport Was Closed for Hours. The Reason? Air Balloons ...

Is it a bird? An airplane? An enemy drone? No, it’s a smuggler’s balloon. Drone sightings are going nuts. A major psyop is ongoing in Europe, and hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about some new ‘worrying development’ in drone sightings that close …

Source: The Gateway Pundit - Right-wing
Published on Oct 6, 2025

Balloons Used to Smuggle Cigarettes Force Airport to Shut Down By Colson Thayer

NEED TO KNOW An airport in Lithuania shut down after authorities received reports of a series of hot air balloons intercepting its airspace About 30 flights and almost 6,000 passengers were impacted Local authorities later found the balloons carried at …

Source: People - New York - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 6, 2025

Vilnius Airport reopens after 25 contraband balloons enter Lithuanian airspace

Vilnius International Airport (VNO) has resumed operations following a brief closure on October 3–4, 2025, due to 25 weather balloons illegally entering Lithuanian airspace from Belarus. Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Centre stated that initially …

Source: AeroTime News - Neutral
Published on Oct 6, 2025

Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes lead to Lithuania airport closure

Lithuanian officials recovered 18,000 packs of contraband cigarettes from balloons that flew over the country this weekend, halting air traffic at Vilnius Airport. Officials say up to 25 small hot-air balloons entered Lithuanian airspace on Saturday. Of …

Source: Straight Arrow News - Neutral
Published on Oct 6, 2025

Balloons Smuggling Cigarettes Into Lithuania Force Hours-Long Shutdown at Vilnius Airport

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius International Airport after up to 25 small hot-air balloons entered Lithuanian airspace late Saturday, several of which were confirmed to be carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus. Flights …

Source: Saluda Standard Sentinel - South Carolina - Neutral
Published on Oct 6, 2025

Balloons used to smuggle cigarettes shut Lithuanian airport

Balloons carrying thousands of packs of cigarettes have disrupted flights in Lithuania, as Vilnius Airport was forced to close for hours when dozens of them floated into the country's airspace. The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) told the BBC …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 6, 2025

Cigarette-smuggling balloons disrupt flights, shut down Lithuania airport

In this undated photo released by the State Border Guard Service, an officer inspects a balloon used to carry cigarettes into Lithuania, because Belarussian smugglers often use them to ferry the contraband into the European Union (State Border Guard …

Source: FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 6, 2025

Small hot-air balloons smuggling tens of thousands of cigarette packs force Lithuania to close Vilnius Airport for hours

Up to 25 small hot-air balloons, some of them confirmed to be carrying smuggled cigarettes, entered Lithuanian airspace late Saturday and forced the shutdown of Vilnius Airport, delaying flights for hours, authorities said. The balloons interfered with 30 …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on Oct 5, 2025

25 balloons enter Lithuania, prompting airport closure

VILNIUS, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-five meteorological balloons, reportedly used by smugglers, entered Lithuanian airspace overnight Saturday, Lithuanian authorities said. According to the National Crisis Management Centre (NKVC), 13 to 14 balloons were …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Oct 5, 2025

Balloons smuggling cigarettes closed Lithuania airport

Up to 25 small hot air balloons, some of them confirmed to be carrying smuggled cigarettes, entered Lithuanian airspace and forced the shutdown of Vilnius Airport, delaying flights for hours, authorities say.

Source: Illawarra Mercury - Neutral
Published on Oct 5, 2025

Lithuania airport shut over cigarette-smuggling balloons

Lithuania’s main airport was forced to shut down overnight after balloons flew into its airspace, forcing diverted flights. More than 25 weather balloons, later discovered to be carrying smuggled cigarettes across the border from Belarus, delayed flights …

Source: Yahoo News - United Kingdom - Center-left
Published on Oct 5, 2025

25 smugglers' balloons carrying cigarette packs halt 30 flights in Lithuania

Lithuania reopened air traffic at Vilnius airport, its largest and busiest air hub, on Sunday after hours of suspensions and diversions triggered by smugglers' balloons carrying contraband from neighbouring Belarus, officials said. European aviation …

Source: Gulf Today - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 5, 2025

Smuggling balloons force temporary shutdown of airport in Lithuania

Up to 25 small hot-air balloons, some confirmed to be carrying smuggled cigarettes, entered Lithuanian airspace late Saturday, forcing authorities to close Vilnius Airport for several hours, officials said Sunday. The incident disrupted around 30 flights …

Source: United News of Bangladesh - Indeterminate

days

hours

minutes

seconds

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on October 9, 2025 - 14:26 GMT

COP11: EU Commission Opens Door for Full Vape and Nicotine Pouch Ban in Europe

BRUSSELS, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A leaked EU Commission document outlining the proposed Union positions for the COP11 conference to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) reveals alarming intentions. The draft, shared with the …

Distribution channels: Media, Advertising & PR ...
Published on October 9, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

Nearly Everyone Has at Least One Risk Factor Before a Heart Attack, Stroke or Heart Failure

Global study of millions refutes the notion that cardiac events strike without warning More than 99 percent of people who went on to suffer a heart attack, stroke or heart failure already had at least one risk factor above optimal level beforehand, …

Distribution channels: Education

Published on October 9, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

Minister Enoch Godongwana: 8th Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, ...

Your Excellencies fellow Ministers, Governors, Heads of Multilateral Institutions, Heads of Delegation, and Distinguished delegates, Good morning, It is my great honour to be here and deliver the opening remarks for the 8th Session of the Specialized …

Distribution channels:
Published on October 9, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

HB Strategies Enhances 50 State Lobbying Practice with Addition of Jasmine Lane as Principal

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HB Strategies today announced the addition of Jasmine Lane as Principal in its 50 State practice group, the firm's specialized team of state lobbyists that serves as a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...

Published on October 8, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

Tailgate Spirits Releases Blue Lot Barrel Proof, a 6-Year, Single Barrel Bourbon at Full Cask Strength

Limited single-barrel release bottled at approximately 127 proof. Created by fans, for fans. Pre-orders open October 24 exclusively at Flaviar. BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tailgate Spirits LLC is …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Consumer Goods ...
Published on October 8, 2025 - 23:34 GMT

Florida Man Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint Alleging He Maliciously Started What Became the Palisades Fire

LOS ANGELES – A former Pacific Palisades resident now living in Florida has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire of January 2025, one of the most destructive …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on October 8, 2025 - 09:59 GMT

Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market Set to Surge to USD 6.4 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Disease Burden

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market was valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 6.4 billion by 2035, expanding at a …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on October 8, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

Governor Newsom statement on Palisades Fire arrest

Today’s arrest of 29-year-old Florida resident Jonathan Rinderknecht marks an important step toward uncovering how the horrific Palisades Fire began and bringing closure to the thousands of Californians whose lives were upended. This tragedy will never be …

Distribution channels:

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Load more tobacco industry news or search news using your own keywords. There are 856,820,632 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

Tobacco Industry News by Country

Tobacco Industry News by U.S. State

Tobacco Industry News Topics

Online News Publications

World News Report

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter

Create RSS Feed

NewsPlugin for WordPress

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire

Events

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 09/15/2025

World Media Directory

Tobacco Industry Today Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Distribution channels:
Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

Distribution channels:
Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

Distribution channels:
Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Distribution channels:
Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Distribution channels:
Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Distribution channels:
Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Distribution channels:
Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Distribution channels:
Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

Distribution channels:
Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Distribution channels:
Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

Distribution channels:
Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

Distribution channels:
Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Distribution channels:
Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Distribution channels:
Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Distribution channels:
Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

Distribution channels:
Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

Distribution channels:
Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

Distribution channels:
Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Distribution channels:
Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

Distribution channels:

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Tobacco Events

See All

No event was found.

Join thousands of professionals. Stay current. Stay competitive.

Track news from thousands of sources
Submit news sources for inclusion in our news tracking algorithm
Build your own customized email newsletters

Use of our RSS Feeds
Includes a complimentary EIN Presswire account plus 1-free release
Uncluttered & advertising free news pages