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The Chinese government has announced a strategic shift in its entry requirements, specifically targeting travelers from Canada and the United Kingdom. Starting now, citizens of these two nations can enter mainland China without a visa for durations of up to 30 days. This policy covers a wide range of purposes, including tourism, corporate engagements, and family visits. This temporary waiver is scheduled to remain in effect through December 31, 2026, aiming to streamline international mobility.
Seismic First: Scientists Officially Confirm Natural Earthquakes in Lithuania
10 Oct. 10:55The Geological Survey of Lithuania, supported by seismologists from the University of Helsinki, has officially confirmed the occurrence of natural tectonic earthquakes within the country’s borders for the first time. The seismic events, measuring 2.4 and 2.7 on the magnitude scale, occurred in western Lithuania near the Gargždai fault zone in December 2025. Furthermore, updated analysis of international seismic data allowed experts to reclassify a previously ambiguous 2015 tremor as a natural earthquake rather than human-induced activity.
Although the low-intensity quakes caused no structural damage or casualties, they mark the first instrumentally verified natural tectonic events recorded in modern Lithuanian history.
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