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Home Bargains is offering a £3.99 Wild Garden Hot Air Balloon Bird House, designed to enhance garden aesthetics and provide homes for small birds.

Kenyatta National Hospital performed Kenya's first balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty on a premature newborn, marking a significant advancement in neonatal cardiac care.

Inga van Havere and her son Gabriels Grīnbergs intend to set the first official national record for balloon flight in Latvia, beginning their journey in Estonia and aiming for Lithuania.

The Japanese government has begun serious consideration of the proposed Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road, a major infrastructure project connecting Honshu and Kyushu, despite concerns about escalating costs.

The shutdown of Starlink access by SpaceX has left Russian forces in communication chaos, compelling them to revert to simpler communication methods as Ukraine capitalizes on the disruption.

Lithuanian police have made significant arrests in a balloon smuggling operation, with 27 individuals detained and ongoing surveillance of additional suspects.

Lithuania has formally approached the International Civil Aviation Organization, providing evidence of airspace violations conducted from Belarus.

A fisherman on Lake Pejpus in Estonia discovered a suspicious white balloon carrying a large number of cigarettes, prompting a police alert.

The last day of Carnival in Leme, SP, was marked by a century-old tradition featuring scary monster, demon, and clown masks parading through the streets, influenced by Italian and German immigrants.

A fisherman discovered a balloon on the ice of Lake Peipus carrying contraband cigarettes, likely smuggled from Belarus.

A local fisherman discovered a balloon tied to boxes containing 30,000 contraband cigarettes on the ice of Lake Peipsi in Estonia.

A balloon fell in a forest area hitting high-voltage wires in Jundiaí, SP, causing a minor fire that was quickly extinguished.

A new infrared telescope, carried by a balloon at a height of 40 kilometers, is set to enhance our understanding of exoplanet atmospheres through continuous observation and detailed atmospheric mapping.

Satellite images show the dismantling of military reconnaissance equipment at the Al-Tanf base in Syria amidst the US withdrawal.

Civil aviation authorities in Lithuania have issued a warning to pilots about unidentified objects in airspace that may cause flight diversions.

A NATO team dedicated to countering hybrid threats has visited Lithuania to provide recommendations on strengthening defense against drone and balloon threats.

A NATO team focused on combating hybrid threats visited Lithuania, evaluating the situation and planning recommendations for strengthening air defenses against drones and balloon smuggling.

Reports indicate that a US military laser system was used to shoot down what turned out to be party balloons, leading to a temporary closure of airspace over El Paso.

Lithuanian border guards have intercepted a balloon-delivered shipment of contraband cigarettes from Belarus, valued at approximately 0.5 million euros.

Lithuanian border guards have seized a significant contraband shipment of cigarettes that was delivered by air balloons from Belarus.

Texas has seen a surge in drone activities from Mexico, prompting extreme military responses, including the deployment of laser cannons.

Guido Verhoef, an artist known for his balloon creations, discusses the artistic nature of balloons and their appeal in the upcoming exhibition in Munich.

The temporary closure of El Paso International Airport due to a reported drone incursion may have been caused by a military's inadvertent laser usage instead of cartel activity, raising concerns and questions from local lawmakers.

The U.S. military shot down a party balloon near El Paso, Texas, after it was mistakenly identified as a foreign drone, leading to temporary airspace restrictions.

The "Balloon Worlds" exhibition in Munich features creations made from over 500,000 balloons by 19 international artists, running from February 14 to April 12.

An Alytus resident was caught in the Čepkeliai reserve area for illegal possession of excise goods, having been previously identified as connected to balloon-smuggling activities near the Belarus border.

The BA Flota festival will take place on March 28 in Buenos Aires, featuring recreational activities, shows, and exhibitions related to hot air balloons.

There have been reports of balloon-like objects potentially used for smuggling flying from Belarus into Poland, but authorities assure that the situation is under control and poses no threat to aviation or civilians.

Lithuanian border guards seized illegal shipments transported by balloons from Belarus, detaining two suspects in the process.

The Polish Army reported detecting balloon-like objects in the country's airspace, which were monitored by military intelligence systems without posing any threat to safety.

Polish military radar systems detected unidentified balloon-like objects entering Polish airspace, which were monitored and deemed not to pose a threat to public safety.

Lithuanian authorities reported a record haul of smuggled cigarettes delivered via balloon, recovering substantial quantities in hard-to-reach swamp areas.

A three-hour performance in Hamburg features absurd satire and critique of Trump, depicting him humorously as a balloon with a crown and reducing Melania Trump to a lamp.

A shocking video from Mumbai shows a fireball erupting after a hydrogen-filled balloon bursts in an elevator.

A contraband balloon, suspected to be carrying blocks of illegal cigarettes, landed at the Maxima logistics warehouse, prompting police intervention.

A major disaster was narrowly avoided in Goregaon West, Mumbai, when a hydrogen gas-filled balloon exploded inside a society lift, causing burns to three occupants, while two others were seriously injured.

Lithuanian authorities have identified 28 suspects, including five alleged gang leaders, related to the case of smuggled balloons arriving from Belarus.

Military radar systems detected balloons from Belarus crossing into Polish airspace, but authorities confirmed they posed no danger.

Poland's operational command reported that balloon-like objects entered its airspace overnight but did not pose a threat to civil aviation or public safety.

Poland's operational headquarters has noted that the flight trajectories of balloon-like objects were monitored and assessed as not posing a threat to aviation security or Polish citizens.

Following a mass shooting at Risbergska school in Örebro, vascular surgeon David McGreevy was part of the team that provided critical care to a woman with life-threatening injuries.

A man was burned following a gas balloon explosion and subsequent fire in a one-story building in Vilnius on February 2.

Four suspects were apprehended in Ukmerge district after police discovered a hot air balloon carrying approximately six thousand packs of contraband cigarettes marked with Belarusian tax stamps.

A massive balloon crashed onto a house in Guaianazes, East Zone of São Paulo, triggering fireworks but fortunately causing no injuries.

Polish military radar systems detected unidentified balloon-like objects entering Polish airspace overnight from February 1 to February 2, marking another incident similar to previous reports.

The Polish military reported that Belarus attempted to probe and test Poland's air defense systems by sending balloon-like objects into its airspace without posing a threat to safety.

Leaks about a proposed dissolution of the Sudanese Sovereign Council and the appointment of its leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, as president sparked political and legal debates in Sudan, with observers suggesting the leaks could be a 'trial balloon.'

Primark has announced a product recall due to safety concerns regarding its Baby Bear and Balloon Soother items, urging customers to cease use immediately.

Twenty participants in Zagreb are attempting to win €10,000 by keeping their hands on a large balloon as part of a unique contest commemorating 100 years of Croatian radio.

Aziz Pilav, who has been running two balloon shops in Munich with his wife for twelve years, shares insights into the balloon industry and customer behavior.