German troops arrive in Lithuania, their first long-term foreign deployment since World War II

German army sets up first overseas bases since Second World War. Germany says permanent presence of 5,000 will send ‘clear signal of solidarity’ Germany says the permanent presence will send a 'clear signal' of solidarity. German army says it will send 'clear message of solidarity' to Lithuania.

Lithuanian leaders hail a ‘historic event’ as Germany deploys troops in the Baltic country. It is the first time since World War II that German forces will be based outside the country on a long-term basis. Lithuania is a NATO member and is a member of the European Union.

Lithuanian leaders hail a ‘historic event’ as Germany deploys troops in the Baltic country. It is the first time since World War II that German forces will be based outside the country on a long-term basis. Lithuania is a NATO member and is a member of the European Union.

First German troops arrive in Lithuania. A permanent presence of around 4,800 soldiers planned due to the changing security situation in Europe. Permanent presence of 4,000 soldiers is planned to be due to changing security conditions in the region. The first German troops have arrived in Lithuania since 2003.