One Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes by Croatia–Bosnia Border TEC News / AFP December 11, 2025 Thirteen migrants were rescued—with one found dead—after their boat overturned in freezing waters near Slavonski Brod.
Belarusian Balloon Incursions: Lithuania Declares Nationwide Emergency TEC News December 10, 2025 Nearly 30,000 air passengers were delayed last month as smuggling balloons repeatedly forced Vilnius airport to close.
‘State of Emergency’ as Lithuania Faces Aerial Threats from Belarus TEC News December 5, 2025 Vilnius is preparing to deploy its crisis management policy, as smugglers’ balloons keep arriving from one of its hostile neighbours.
UPDATE: Lithuania To Close Border with Belarus Temporarily TEC News October 27, 2025 Vilnius has extended border restrictions with Belarus, following incidents involving suspected cigarette-smuggling balloons.
Iran Sentences Belgian National to 40 Years in Prison Tristan Vanheuckelom January 13, 2023 An Iranian court ruled that Vandecasteele had engaged in spying for the U.S. government, currency smuggling, and money laundering; charges which he and his government deny.
