Vilnius

Israeli jazz duo Ofer and Iris Portugali will represent Israel at the Vilnius Peace Festival on October 7, performing a special piece dedicated to the Bibas family.

Vilnius Airport temporarily suspended operations due to unidentified drones in the area. Flights were diverted, including a Lufthansa aircraft redirected to Riga amid heightened security along NATO's eastern flank.

New archaeological findings at the Great Synagogue of Vilnius shed light on the Jewish life that thrived for centuries in one of Eastern Europe's most important centers. Excavations have revealed remains of the central Bima, the women's section, colorful floors, and personal items, including seat plaques with the names of regular worshippers and a plaque with the Ten Commandments.