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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Lithuania is preparing for new real estate tax changes set to take effect, with political figures debating their necessity and economists cautioning about potential future increases for property owners. Concurrently, V. Šapoka, former Finance Minister, has warned that the country's budget deficit has surpassed critical levels, anticipating future economic difficulties. Amidst these financial discussions, President Gitanas Nausėda announced the arrival of over 200 US soldiers in Lithuania today, enhancing the nation's defense capabilities.
In other significant developments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided new information and issued a concerning warning regarding Lithuanian women detained in Iran. Domestically, Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė's ministry is facing mounting criticism over alleged 'legal nihilism,' raising questions about the situation's persistence.
Further news includes the temporary shutdown of the State Security Department (VSD) website due to a PHP code vulnerability, and the unusual discovery of a bomb at a factory in Marijampolė municipality, reportedly transported with sugar beets. Law enforcement has also received information from the United States concerning a crime in the Telšiai district, involving a minor found to be in possession of child pornography.
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Upcoming changes to real estate tax are set to take effect, with political figures debating their necessity and economists cautioning about potential future increases for property owners.
LRT:
After the New Year, we will pay real estate tax differently: what is changing…
Changes to the real estate tax are coming into effect soon, impacting how much people will pay, with politicians debating its necessity and economists warning of future increases.
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Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė's ministry is facing increasing criticism over alleged 'legal nihilism,' raising questions about the persistence of the situation.
Lrytas:
Minister's Alleged 'Legal Nihilism' Continues: How Long Will It Last?
Criticism is mounting over alleged 'legal nihilism' within R. Tamašunienė's ministry, with questions arising about how long this situation will persist.
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The Lithuanian State Security Department (VSD) has temporarily taken its website offline after discovering a vulnerability in its PHP code.
LRT:
Due to PHP code vulnerability, VSD temporarily shut down its website
The Lithuanian State Security Department (VSD) has temporarily taken its website offline due to a vulnerability in its PHP code.
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A bomb was discovered at a factory in the Marijampolė municipality, having been transported there along with sugar beets.
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Bomb discovered at factory in Marijampolė municipality
A bomb was found at a factory in the Marijampolė municipality, having been transported there with sugar beets.
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South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace has entered into agreements with four companies based in Lithuania, fostering international cooperation in the defense sector.
Verslo žinios:
Korean Defense Firm "Hanwha Aerospace" Signs Deals with Four Lithuanian…
South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace has entered into agreements with four companies based in Lithuania.
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A woman attempting to subscribe to Telia internet services was surprised to find that an unknown person had already created a contract in her name.
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Woman who decided to get Telia internet hears: "Some stranger Jonas" already…
A woman who intended to sign up for Telia internet services was surprised to find that an unknown person named Jonas had already created a contract in her name.
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An analysis compares the anticipated rise in electricity prices during winter months and offers advice on how to prepare for potential cost increases.
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Electricity price increase in winter months compared: how to prepare for…
An analysis compares the rise in electricity prices during winter months and offers advice on how to prepare for potential cost increases.
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