Suicide Prevention Focus: Eurostat data show Lithuania has the highest suicide mortality rate in the EU (18.8 per 100,000 in 2023), with men far more affected than women, while rates are lowest in Cyprus, Greece and Malta. Ukraine Energy Resilience: Lithuanian and Ukrainian prime ministers met in Lutsk to discuss continued support for Ukraine’s energy sector and business community, including prospects for war-risk insurance and winter-focused municipal aid. Local Health Tech & Care Access: XCath Robotics’ remote thrombectomy system (Iris) received an FDA breakthrough designation, aiming to improve access to mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke patients. Cataract Outcomes: A Europe-wide registry update reports cataract surgery safety and results keep improving, though newer lens options may still limit access for some patients. Child Safety Online: The European Commission is considering new rules to protect children from social media risks, with options including limits for under-13 or bans up to age 15. Mental Health & Society: A separate report highlights that suicide rates are gradually falling across the EU, but the gender gap remains stark. Lithuanian Research Spotlight: A Vilnius-based ultra-endurance runner’s Earth-circling case study tracks how extreme daily running reshapes the body, gut microbiome and cognition.