Baltic Security: Lithuania temporarily closed Vilnius Airport after a suspected drone approached from Belarus; NATO fighters were scrambled and the alert was lifted after about 50 minutes, with officials still investigating what triggered it. Latvia Votes Under Threat: Latvians elected a new parliament as concerns over Russian hybrid attacks and the Ukraine war shape the campaign, with pro-Ukraine PM Andris Kulbergs seeking a full term. Bulgaria-Greece Heritage Deal: After decades of talks, Bulgaria received Tsar Samuel’s remains from Greece in a state ceremony in Sofia, with fighter-jet escorts and a 21-gun salute; the exchange also includes church relics returning to Greece. EU Enlargement Row: Albania’s PM Edi Rama says EU promises to Ukraine are “a lie” under the standard accession path, urging a faster, phased integration approach. Poland Nuclear Update: Poland revised its nuclear strategy, pushing the first plant to 2036 and the second to 2040, while still targeting 15–16% nuclear power by 2040. Defence Spending Pressure (UK): UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting backed calls for higher UK defence spending, arguing NATO needs war-fighting readiness by 2030. Travel & Weather: Oceania Cruises announced its 2027–28 Europe winter season; Belarus forecasts more unstable, rainy conditions with no major cold snap.