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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with journalists after landing in Vilnius, Lithuania, where he will attend a Nato summit. Picture: Paul Ellis -Pool/Getty Images

Sunak describes allegations against BBC presenter as 'shocking' and 'concerning'

The view of Kaunas in Lithuania, from the top of hill was simply breath-taking. Pic: Graham Falk.

Visit Lithuania: The Baltic country full of adventure, culture and stunning food

Tourists feed seagulls in front of the Presidential palace in Helsinki, Finland. The country was named the happiest nation in the world for the sixth year in a row.

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Countries like Iceland have been promoting shorter working weeks (Picture: Jeremie Richard/AFP via Getty Images)

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Alcohol marketing restrictions do not seem to have had a big effect on consumption in Finland (Picture: Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with his Belarus' counterpart Alexander Lukashenko at a meeting in Sochi in September.

Belarus announces 'joint forces' with Russia as it gears up to join the war

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Edinburgh this week. Picture: PA

Belarusian exiled leader says 'I tell my children I am fighting for their daddy'

An Orthodox priest blesses Russian conscripts at a military registration and enlistment office in Saint Petersburg. Picture: Olga Maltseva/AFP/Getty

Analysis: Putin's conscription gamble risks his war and his grip on power

Protesters hold a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine at Independence Square in Vilnius, Lithuania, on March 24 (Picture: Petras Malukas/AFP via Getty Images)

All eyes on Lithuania as sanctions close Russian land access to Kaliningrad

A destroyed tank is pictured in the village of Novoselivka, outside Chernigiv, on June 21, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Sergei CHUZAVKOV / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI CHUZAVKOV/AFP via Getty Images)

DPR has suffered casualty rate equivalent of over half its original force - MoD

Scotland fans turned out to support their team against Armenia.

Scotland can cherish small wins - especially when alternatives are considered

Take a workation in a Lithuanian treehouse, a remote monastery or a world class ...

The Eurovision 2022 semi-finals are almost here (Photo by: BBC)

Who made it through to the Eurovision final?

Glasgow University graduate Oleksii Rudenko with some boxes of equipment.

The university graduate who has paused his PhD to source bulletproof vests

Sir Chris Hoy unveiled a new installation at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh commissioned by The National Lottery to inspire change and to encourage the public to think about how they might use some of the £30million raised for good causes each week in their own communities. The installation is made up of 636 National Lottery balls to represent the 636,000 projects that have been supported over the last 27 years.
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Sir Chris Hoy on cycling's future with the UCI Champions League

Scotland could make World Cup qualification history against Faroe Islands. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

The World Cup qualifying history Scotland can make by beating the Faroe Islands

Switzerland is among seven countries joining the green list from 4am on Monday (30 August) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Seven new locations to join travel green list freeing Brits from quarantine

Hearts defender Marius Zaliukas went on to play for Leeds and Rangers. He died on October 31, 2020

Tragic Hearts captain confided in Tynecastle team-mate

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon with the tributes to Marius Zaliukas outside Tynecastle.

Tears for Zaliukas at Tynecastle service

Cyprus and Lithuania have been removed from the UK travel corridor list - what i...

Ryan Fraser unperturbed by the absence of fans as he scores against the Czech Republic

It's heresy but do Scotland play better without the Tartan Army?

ORIAM, EDINBURGH - DECEMBER 2: Scotland Under 21 head coach Scot Gemmill during a coaching session on the Pro Licence course at Oriam, on December 2, 2019, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group / SFA)

Scot Gemmill: Great if my squad is hit by senior call-ups

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People are protesting in Belarus as Alexander Lukashenko is re-elected president

It’s no secret that five star hotels don’t usually come cheap, especially when travelling to an exotic destination or upmarket city (Photo: Shutterstock)

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How would a bottle deposit system work in Scotland?

Should Gordon Strachan stay on as manager of Scotland?

‘We’ll make the supporters proud’ says Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson scores Scotlands second goal in Vilnius on Friday night. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Life is good for history man Andy Robertson

Hibs sign Lithuania striker Deivydas Matulevicius

Gordon Strachan says Scotland are over par in the qualifying group and need to start getting birdies. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Gordon Strachan: The only thing I want to do is make people happy

Five of Vladimir Romanov’s strangest moments

Scotland assistant Mark McGhee admits there is increased pressure on boss Gordon Strachan, pictured, and the management team. Picture: John Devlin

Gordon Strachan the '˜best there is' for Scotland

Independence

The continued delays have become a frustrating episode in BDOs attempts to lead the club out of administration. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Hearts administration: CVA will be ready this week

Ian Murray hopes for progress today. Picture: SNS

Ian Murray eager to see Ubig bankruptcy confirmed

Government in swing with Edinburgh Jazz Fest cash

Government in swing with Edinburgh Jazz Fest cash

Hearts in administration: New bid made for club

Norwegian group in Kaunas for Hearts bid talks

Hearts could still face penalty over UBIG future

Hearts staring down barrel of uncertainty

Hearts lawyer talks over SPL point deduction fear

Ukio Bankas in administration: Call to sell Hearts

Hearts ‘hopeful’ of mounting successful defence in tax case

Hearts players still unpaid as salary delays resurface

Alan Pattullo: Little reason to believe in Levein

Romanov gives pervert player a second chance

Garry O'Connor and Jay McEveley called in to plug the gaps

David Weir in line for milestone after recall to Scotland fold

Lithuania and Scots play 'no good football' says Vladimir Romanov

Capital flights to Lithuania set to take off this summer

Esther Hautzig, author of wartime survival tale

Romanov: Laszlo to blame for lack of Hearts signings

Up and coming: Lee Reilly

Hearts director insists 'there is no wage crisis'

Contract row forces Hearts to terminate Pinilla deal

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